2023 Indian film by Rajendra Reddy
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| Directed by | Rajendra Reddy |
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| Written by | Rajendra Reddy |
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| Produced by | Naveen Yerneni
Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar |
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| Starring | Nandamuri Kalyan Ram
Ashika Ranganath |
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| Cinematography | Soundararajan |
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| Edited by | Tammiraju |
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| Music by | Ghibran |
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Release date |
- 10 February 2023 (2023-02-10)
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Running time | 137 minutes[1] |
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| Country | India |
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| Language | Telugu |
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| Box office | est. ₹11.70 crore[2] |
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Amigos is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action-thriller film written and directed by Rajendra Reddy. The film features Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in a triple role as Siddharth, Manjunath Hegde, and Michael (Bipin Roy). The movie is directed by debutant Rajendra Reddy and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Kalyan Ram plays the leading role while Ashika Ranganath and Brahmaji play supporting roles.
Following that the film was announced in August 2022, principal photography commenced in 27 August 2022 with filming taking place in various locations across India, including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Goa. The soundtrack is composed by Ghibran with cinematography by Soundararajan. Amigos was released on 10 February 2023, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Premise
Siddharth Chiguluri finds about his doppelgängers Manjunath Hegde and Michael due to a website Doppel.com, where he calls them to meet each other at Goa. After introducing each other, the trio become friends and all goes well until Manjunath is suddenly encountered and subsequently detained by the NIA. It later appears that Manjunath was actually an international firearms and possible terrorist. It is revealed that Michael is Bipin Roy, a drug lord wanted by the NIA.Michael used this doppelganger service to create the facade that he actually died, although he was actually planning to replace Siddarth entirely. Siddarth also learn about Michael's plan to use them as scapegoats and decides to foil his plans.
Music
The film score and soundtrack is composed by Ghibran. The first single titled "Enno Ratrulosthayi" was released on 31 January 2023. Original composition for the song was done by Ilaiyaraaja.[3] Another single titled "Yeka Yeka" was released on 19 January 2023.[4]
Release
Theatrical
The film was released in theaters on 10 February 2023.
Home media
The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by Netflix and Gemini TV respectively. The film was digitally premiered in Netflix on 1 April 2023.
Reception
Critical response
Amigos received mixed reviews from critics.
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Kalyan Ram does try to shoulder the proceedings, but had the writing been better, this could have been a gripping thriller drama. Ghibran’s soundtrack adds some drama but ultimately, Amigos ends up as an interesting idea that does not take off."[5] Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Overall, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s acting prowess and presence, with a touch of action and comedy, make this action thriller work in parts. His portal of Bipin stands out. It’s not a perfect film, but it has enough to keep the viewer engaged."[6]
123Telugu gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and wrote "Amigos works to an extent and highly benefits from the excellent performance of Kalyan Ram. Ashika, Brahmaji, and others justified their roles. The film actually had more scope but it wasn’t utilized to the full extent. The film has a decent second half and a below-par first half."[7]
Latha Srinivasan of India Today gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "At the outset, the storyline is interesting and, seeing the success of playing dual roles in Bimbisara, Kalyan Ram has gone the extra mile and played a triple role in this Amigos. Director Rajendra Reddy has tried to give all three men – Manju, Michael and Siddhu – different characterisations, but he has succeeded the most only with Michael, who has come scope for performance."[8]
