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| Directed by | Tanikella Bharani |
| Written by | Sri Ramana |
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| Produced by | Anand Muyida Rao |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajendra Prasad Tanikella |
| Edited by | S. B. Uddhav |
| Music by | Swaraveenapani |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | 1.25 cr |
Mithunam (transl. Couple) is a 2012 IndianTelugu-languagedrama film directed byTanikella Bharani. The film only two on-screen characters—S. P. Balasubrahmanyam andLakshmi. The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four stateNandi Awards.[1]
Mithunam is also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions releasedMithunam on 21 December 2012 to positive reviews.[2] The film ran for fifty days.[3]
Appadasu (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) is a retired teacher who lives in his native village with his wife Buchchi Lakshmi (Lakshmi). Both are senior citizens, and all of their children are living abroad, though instead of feeling lonely and insecure about their life, both Appadasu and Buchchi have their own share of romance happening. They treat each and every day as a special day and enjoy the moments. This relationship also has its share of ups and downs, and what life has in store for them forms the rest of the story.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aadi Dampatulu" | Jonnavithula | K. J. Yesudas | 03:27 |
| 2. | "Evaru Gelicharippudu" | Anand Muyida Rao | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:04 |
| 3. | "Aavakaya Mana Andaridi" | Tanikella Bharani | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swapna | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Coffee Dandakam" | Jonnavithhula | Jonnavithhula | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Aata Kada Jananalu" | Tanikella Bharani | K. J. Yesudas | 02:25 |
A critic fromThe Times of India wrote that "Imagine a movie with only two characters! The only other voice that comes is heard only in the 43rd minute of the movie. But through the film, you know it is Tanikella Bharani who is speaking through every frame".[5] Jeevi ofIdlebrain.com said that "This film is of 'world cinema' quality on international circuit. On a whole,Mithunam is a film that every Indian should watch".[6] A critic fromTelugucinema.com wrote that "Director Bharani justifies Sriramana's story and Balu and Lakshmi justify the characters therein. Appreciable cinematography, music, lyrics, editing, and dialogues make the film authentic and enjoyable".[7] A critic fromIndiaglitz wrote that "A class act from both SPB and Lakshmi, Mithunam stands out for its freshness, excellent dialogues, subtly soothing music and the heart-felt moments throughout. A must watch, indeed".[2]