Sehari (transl. Celebration) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Gnanasagar Dwaraka. The film stars debutant Harsh Kanumilli and Simran Choudhary. The title is inspired from the song of the same name from the film Oy! (2009).[1]

Sehari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGnanasagar Dwaraka
Written byHarsh Kanumilli
Produced byAdvaya Jishnu Reddy
StarringHarsh Kanumilli
Simran Choudhary Abhinav Gomatam
CinematographySuresh Sarangam
Edited byRavi Teja Girijala
Music byPrashanth R Vihari
Production
company
Virgo Pictures
Release date
  • 11 February 2022 (2022-02-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

The music is composed by Prashanth R Vihari while cinematography and editing is done by Suresh Sarangam and Ravi Teja Girijala respectively.[2] Produced by Virgo Pictures, the film was theatrically released on 11 February 2022.[3] The film received negative critical reviews on release.

Plot

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Shattered by his break-up with his toxic girlfriend Subbalachmi, a disturbed young man Varun takes a hasty decision to get married, despite objection from his friends Vasu and Vinni. During the arrangements for his wedding with his fiancé Aliya, things take a different turn as Varun ends up falling for Aliya's elder sister Amulya, a fashion designer who is four years elder than him.

Cast

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  • Harsh Kanumilli as Varun[4]
  • Simran Choudhary as Amulya[4]
  • Abhinav Gomatam as Vasu[4]
  • Snehaja Velidindi as Aliya
  • Akshitha Shetty as Subbalachmi
  • Praneeth Reddy Kallem as Vinni
  • Anisha Alla as Pooja Akka
  • Saluri Koteswara Rao as Vikram, Varun's father
  • Rajeshwari Mullapudi as Varun's mother
  • N Balakrishna as Amulya and Aliya's father
  • Nandu as a passerby (Cameo)

Soundtrack

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Sehari
Soundtrack album by
Released2022
Recorded2021
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length29:59
LabelAditya Music
ProducerPrashanth R Vihari
Prashanth R Vihari chronology
Raja Vikramarka
(2021)
Sehari
(2022)
Skylab
(2021)
External audio
  Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The soundtrack and score of the film is composed by Prashanth R Vihari.[5][6][7]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sehari"BhaskarabhatlaRam Miriyala3:39
2."Idhi Chala Baagundhi Le"Kittu VissapragadaSid Sriram3:54
3."Manase Swayanga"Kittu VissapragadaYashika Sikka3:34
4."Rama Rama"Sanapati Bharadwaj PatruduJassie Gift3:23
5."Naa Disha Neeve"Sanapati Bharadwaj PatruduYazin Nizar3:09
6."Life of Varun"Pranav ChagantyMangli, Pranav Chaganty3:24
7."Subbalachmi"Kittu VissapragadaAnurag Kulkarni3:51
8."Wrongu Ringa"Prashanth R VihariPrashanth R Vihari2:06
9."Rap Battle"Pranav ChagantyPranav Chaganty, Abhinav Gomatam2:59
Total length:29:59

Release

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The film was theatrically released on 11 February 2022 coinciding with the release of Khiladi.[3]

Reception

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The film received negative reviews from critics. 123 Telugu gave the film a rating of 2.75/5 and wrote "'Sehari' is a passable rom-com that has a good first half and climax. The situational comedy works out well but the film is filled with lag in multiple scenes".[8] Thadhagath Pathi of The Times of India gave the film 2.5/5 and wrote "'Sehari' is not a terrible rom-com, it's just not innovative or fresh either. If you're not bored of the same stories the film industry keeps churning out, this one's for you".[9]

Pinkvilla gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 and wrote "Abhinav Gomatam, as Varun's friend, is deployed to do the needful. In a film whose writing is consistently silly, Prashanth R Vihari's music is the film's only meritorious aspect. 'Idhi Chala Bagundhile' is enjoyable. The cinematography is another asset".[10] Prakash Pecheti of Telangana Today stated "Although 'Sehari' looks to be a tested trope in the very first glimpse, it has the screenplay that doesn't deviate your attention as an audience. Away from the regular cliched film conversation in a commercial cinema, director Gnanasagar tries to present the comedy in a more organic and subtle manner".[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Audience will fall in love with Sehari: Director Gnanasagar". Telangana Today. 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Sehari Movie - Pinkvilla". Pinkvilla. 11 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b "'Khiladi', 'Sehari', DJ Tillu; 5 Telugu movies hitting theatres this week". The Times Of India. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Harsh Kanumilli, Gangasagar Dwaraka, Virgo Pictures Sehari Teaser Out". Sakshi. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Sehari by Prahanth R Vihari". Jio Saavn. 2022.
  6. ^ "Title song of Harsh Kanumilli and Simran Choudhary starrer Sehari out". The Times of India. 2022.
  7. ^ "'Sehari': A cool lyrical video unveiled ahead of theatrical release". Indiaglitz. 2022.
  8. ^ "Review : Sehari – Works to an extent". 123 Telugu. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Sehari Movie Review : Entertains in parts but lacks souls". The Times Of India. 11 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Sehari Review: A wafer-thin rom-com that lacks substance". Pinkvilla. 12 February 2022.
  11. ^ "'Sehari', a madcap, silly fun ride". Telangana Today. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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