23 Iravai Moodu

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23 Iravai Moodu
23 Iravai Moodu.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Rachakonda
Written byRaj Rachakonda
Produced byRaj Rachakonda
Starring
  • Teja
  • Tanmai
CinematographySunny Kurapati
Edited byAnil Aalayam
Music byMark K Robin
Production
company
Studio 99
Release date
  • 16 May 2025 (2025-05-16)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

23 Iravai Moodu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. [1] Based on 1991 Tsunduru massacre, 1993 Chilakaluripeta massacre and 1997 Hyderabad Car Bomb Blast, the film features Teja and Tanmai in lead roles.

Contents

The film was released on 16 May 2025. [2]

Plot

The plot of 23 Iravai Moodu centers on Sagar, a young man from a backward community in a Guntur district village, and his love interest, Susheela, who comes from a similar background. [3]

Pressured by Susheela’s unexpected pregnancy and an urgent need for money to start their married life, Sagar, guided by his friend Dasu, gets involved in a bus robbery planned to appear as a Naxalite act. [4]

When their disguise is uncovered and the passengers retaliate, Sagar desperately ignites a matchstick to help Dasu escape, but the ensuing chaos leads to the bus catching fire and the tragic death of 23 passengers. [5]

Cast

Music

All music is composed by Mark K Robin.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Bangaram Akkarleni" Chandrabose Karthik, Ramya Behara 3:41
2."Kosee Koyyangaane"Warangal ShankarRela John2:02
3."Egaraale"Chandrabose Kailash Kher 4:36
4."Dhora Pogaaka"Indus MartinAditi Bhavaraju2:27
5."Cherasala"Chandrabose Chinmayi Sripada, Kapil Kapilan 3:47
6."Jo laali Jo Jo"Indus MartinAditi Bhavaraju3:22
7."Laali Paata Inka Avvanelede"RahmanSindhuja Srinivasan2:53

Release and reception

23 Iravai Moodu was released on 16 May 2025.[ citation needed ] The film was released on Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win on 27 June 2025. [6]

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that, "23 is not an easy film to watch; it is a brave film that does not flinch from addressing tough issues" and praised the writing. [7] NTV rated the film 3 out of 5 with particular praise for lead cast and Raj Rachakonda. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Harsh, B. H. (14 May 2025). "Raj R: I have received more acclaim than I deserve". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Harsh, B. H. (2 May 2025). "Raj Rachakonda's 23 gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "23 (Iravai Moodu) Telugu Movie Review and Rating". 123telugu.com. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  4. ↑ B, Satya (16 May 2025). "23 (Iravai Moodu) Movie Review". Gulte. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Arikatla, Venkat (16 May 2025). "'23 (Iravai Moodu)' Review: Engaging, Not So Gripping". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Social Thriller 23 (Iravai Moodu) Premieres On OTT: Where To Watch". News18. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (16 May 2025). "23 movie review: A hard-hitting film that raises tough questions". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Telugu, ntv (16 May 2025). "23 Iravai Moodu Review: 23 ఇరవై మూడు రివ్యూ". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
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