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'Mithunam' is a 2012 Telugu drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani. It features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2742164/ IMDB title "Mithunam"][http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10446/telugu/mithunam/index.htm Mithunam Telugu Movie] The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four state Nandi Awards. The film is considered one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade" by 'Film Companion'. It also considered Lakshmi's performance as one of the "100 best performances".

Mithunam means couple in Telugu.[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/featurearticles/mithunam_moviereview.php Feature Articles : Mithunam: Movie Review] It also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions released Mithunam all over India on 21 December 2012, to positive reviews.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/15556.html Bharani moved by acclaim for Mithunam]

Story



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.

Cast



*S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Appadaasu

*Lakshmi as Buchchi Lakshmi

*Mohan Krishna Indraganti (Voice-over)

*Brahmanandam as the voice of one of the sons

*Prakash Raj as the voice of one of the sons

Awards





;CineMAA Awards

:*CineMAA Award Special Jury Award for Best Direction (2013) Tanikella Bharani[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night | The Hindu]

;Nandi Awards

:*Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film (2013) Bronze

:*Special Jury Award: - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

:*Special Jury Award: - Lakshmi

:*Best Dialogue Writer- Tanikella Bharani

Soundtrack



Reception



Critical response

Mithunam received excellent response from critics. Idlebrain has said that this film is of world cinema quality on international circuit. On a whole, Mithunam is a film that every Indian should watch.[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/50days-mithunam.html Mithunam 50days]

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