MenToo (film)

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Men Too
Men Too (2023 film).jpg
Directed bySrikanth G. Reddy
Written bySrikanth G. Reddy
Produced byMourya Siddavaram
Starring
CinematographyP. C. Mouli
Edited byKarthik Vunnava
Music byElisha Praveen G.
Osho Venkat
Production
company
Lantern Creative Works
Distributed by Mythri Movie Makers
Release date
  • 26 May 2023 (2023-05-26)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Men Too is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film. Written and directed by Srikanth G. Reddy, the film has Brahmaji in a pivotal role. Naresh Agastya, Harsha Chemudu, Sudharshan, Riya Suman, Priyanka Sharma, Mourya Siddavaram, Kaushik Ghantasala, Ashritha, and Karthik Adusumilli play major roles in the movie, which was produced by Mourya Siddavaram under Lantern Creative Works. The film has music by Elisha Praveen and a background score by Osho Venkat. [1] The trailer for the movie 'Men Two' was released by Vishwak Sen and Sandeep Kishan. [2] Mythri Movie Makers releasing it across the Telugu states. [3]

Contents

Plot

Aditya, a corporate employee struggling to find his place in a predominantly female workspace, seeks recognition and validation. A disillusioned mechanic holds a grudge against women after a failed romance. Sanju finds himself trapped in a loveless relationship with Neha, a stand-up comedian who harbours animosity towards men. These three men discover solace and camaraderie in a bar exclusively for men, where they share their frustrations and grievances. Determined to make their voices heard, they embark on a journey that tests the limits of their convictions. The rest of the story is the journey of a champion for men's rights to find their own identity.

Cast

Soundtrack

Elisha Praveen G composed the songs for the film, while Osho Venkat composed the background score.The music distribution rights were acquired by Saregama.

Men Too
Soundtrack album by
Elisha Praveen G
Background Score:
Osho Venkat
Released2023
Recorded2023
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageTelugu
Label Saregama
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Men Too - Full Song Jukebox on YouTube

Release

Men Too was released theatrically on May 26, 2023. [4]

Digital streaming rights are obtained by Aha where it premiering on 9 June 2023 [5]

Reception

Men Too received mixed reviews from critics and audience. 123Telugu gave the film 2.25 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The director could have done a better job of showcasing the problems of all three lead characters more engagingly. Naresh Agastya's performance is praiseworthy. On the whole, Men Too is a bit disappointing, except for a few funny scenes that provide some enjoyment. The performances by the lead actors and Mourya's comedy are the film's only plus points. The main theme of the film is not discussed engagingly. The sluggish screenplay in the second half and a few unnecessary scenes make Men Too an underwhelming watch. [6]

IMDb User ratings gave it 5.2 out of 10 stars. [7]

Srivathsan Nadadhur of OTTplay gave it 1 out of 5 stars and wrote,"MenToo is a silly film revolving around a few butthurt men with provocative generalisations about women. [8]

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "With a dose of comedy, the film tries to bring in and present an interesting perspective from the vantage point of men but fumbles in its execution. [9]

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