Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha

Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha (transl. Before It, After That), also known as AMAT, is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romance directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti and produced by K. Damodara Prasad. It stars Sumanth Ashwin and newcomer Eesha Rebba, with Madhubala returning to films as Eesha’s mother. Released on 23 August 2013, the film was well reviewed and a box-office hit, and it was nominated for Best Film at the International Indian Film Festival in South Africa.

Story

Anil wants no part of an arranged marriage and, with his father’s backing, moves to Hyderabad to escape his mother’s pressure. There he falls for Ananya, a painter and greeting-card designer, and she falls for him in return. Ananya hesitates to take the relationship further, though, because her own parents argue constantly. The film explores how relationships change before and after marriage.

Cast

• Sumanth Ashwin in the male lead
• Eesha Rebba as Ananya, in her debut
• Madhubala as Ananya’s mother, marking her comeback

Music

Kalyani Koduri composed the music. The audio launched in Hyderabad on 30 May 2013 and was well received. P. G. Vinda was the cinematographer.

Release

The film was released on 23 August 2013 and was a hit, completing a 50-day run on 16 October 2013.

Reception

Critics were largely positive. The Times of India gave it 3.5 out of 5 and welcomed a clean, old-fashioned romance free of double meanings. The Hans India called it a refreshing slice-of-life drama, and 123telugu.com described it as a clean, thoughtful and warm love story. Deccan Chronicle was more reserved at 2.5 out of 5. It called the film a breath of fresh air but felt it was held back by a predictable plot, slow pace and melodrama.

Sources: Wikipedia and Wikidata.