| Mithra Mandali | |
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| Directed by | Vijayendar S |
| Written by | Vijayendar S |
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| Cinematography | Siddharth SJ |
| Edited by | Kodati Pavan Kalyan |
| Music by | RR Dhruvan |
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| Distributed by | BV Works |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹15 crore |
| Box office | ₹15–19.75 crore |
Mithra Mandali is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Vijayendar S.[1] It stars an ensemble cast including Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Niharika NM, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi and Prasad Behara.[2]
The film was released on 16 October 2025.[3]
Plot
Narayana (VTV Ganesh) is an influential man in his caste (Tottekulam) and aims to become MLA in his constituency, and eliminates whoever stands in between him and his dream. He is portrayed as an evil and ruthless man among his castemen and is highly revered for his caste fanaticism. One fine day, Narayana meets S.I. Sagar (Vennela Kishore) secretly and asks him to find his kidnapped daughter (claiming she has actually eloped with someone) and bribes him. Sagar starts investigating and comes to a point where the story shifts to four rogues.
Chaitanya (Priyadarshi Pulikonda), Abhi (Rag Mayur), Sathwik (Vishnu Oi), and Rajeev (Prasad Behara) are best friends who are jobless and penniless. However, they live their lives to the fullest. One day, Abhi and Sathwik come across Swecha (Niharika NM) and fall for her at first sight. Both pursue her, while Chaitanya helps them along with Rajeev, and the latter duo enjoys the former duo's problems and squabbling with each other to win over Swecha.
Chaitanya advises both hopeless romantics to propose to Swecha. Before that, the gang learns that Swecha is actually Narayana's daughter, which makes Abhi and Sathwik consider backing off. Chaitanya motivates them, resulting in the two separately proposing to Swecha. However, Swecha confesses she loves Chaitanya because she thinks he is the one pursuing her.
Due to Swecha loving Chaitanya, he reciprocates her feelings. Sagar comes to the ridiculous conclusion that the four men are responsible for Swecha's kidnapping and decides to find them, but Chaitanya and his friends are just drunk and sleeping in the yard next to the police station. When the group wakes up, they realize Narayana's men are pursuing them, and they are accused of kidnapping Swecha, and somehow Swecha is in the car's boot.
After a ridiculous number of events, Swecha returns to her father after Chaitanya decides to be with his friends, even though they are selfish and self-centred. Narayana fixes Swecha's marriage with their castemen. However, Chaitanya arrives, a ridiculous fight takes place, and Narayana agrees to Swecha and Chaitanya's marriage after he manipulates him. The movie ends with Swecha and Chaitanya's marriage and Narayana losing his MLA position.
In between this whole mess of events, Satya (Satya Akkala) appears on the screen many times, claiming he is an important character, and annoys Sagar. However, it is revealed that he is just a guy who was placed in the film because he is related to some technical staff.
Cast
- Priyadarshi Pulikonda as Chaitanya
- Niharika NM as Swecha
- Rag Mayur as Abhi
- Vishnu Oi as Sathwik
- Prasad Behara as Rajeev
- Vennela Kishore as Sagar
- Satya as "Important Character"
- VTV Ganesh as Narayana, Swecha's father
- Satya Prakash as opposing party MLA candidate
- Raghu Karumanchi as a goon
- Rohan Roy
- Mahesh Chintala
- Jeevan Naidu
- Ramaraju
- Brahmanandam - cameo appearance in the song Jambar Gimbar Laala
- K. V. Anudeep in a cameo appearance
Music
The background score and soundtrack were composed by RR Dhruvan.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kattanduko Janaki" | Kasarla Shyam | Rahul Sipligunj, RR Dhruvan | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Jambar Gimbar Lala" | RR Dhruvan | Aditi Bhavaraju, RR Dhruvan | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Swecha Standuu" | RR Dhruvan | Dhanunjay Seepana, RR Dhruvan, Vedavagdevi | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Thella Kodi Nalla Kodi" | RR Dhruvan, Sai Prasad Poojari | Ashwini Rathod, RR Dhruvan | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Theme Song" | RR Dhruvan | RR Dhruvan | 2:34 |
Release and reception
Mithra Mandali was released on 16 October 2025.[5]
The Times of India stated that, "the premise is promising, but the execution struggles to balance absurd comedy with social commentary".[6] In a similar tone, Aditya Devulapally of Cinema Express stated, "The film’s heart is in the right place, but its rhythm is out of tune".[7] The Hindu reviewed it as "more noise, little fun".[8]
References
- ^ "Mithra Mandali Trailer: Priyadarshi, Vennela Kishore Team Up For Hilarious Entertainer". Times Now. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Ponnappa, Sanjay (16 October 2025). "Mithra Mandali Review: A Jathi Ratnalu clone that's more miss than hit". India Today. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (15 October 2025). "Priyadarshi calls 'Mithra Mandali' a honest comedy entertainer". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Desk, Cinema Express (22 September 2025). "'Jambar Gimbar Laa' from Mithra Mandali is a quirky yet groovy dance number". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Mithra Mandali Releasing on October 16: Producers Share Insights on Their Creative Journey". Sakshi Post. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Mithra Mandali Movie Review: A madcap buddy comedy that amuses in parts but lacks finesse". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (16 October 2025). "Mithra Mandali movie review: A comedy that laughs too hard at its own jokes". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (16 October 2025). "'Mithra Mandali' movie review: Priyadarshi, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi's buddy comedy is more noise, little fun". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
External links
- Mithra Mandali at IMDb
