Mem Famous
{{Short description|2023 Telugu romantic comedy film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mem Famous
| image = Meme famous.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Official poster
| director = Sumanth Prabhas
| writer = Sumanth Prabhas
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| producer = Anurag Reddy
Sharath Chandra
Chandru Manoharan
| starring = Sumanth Prabhas
Saarya Laxman
| narrator =
| cinematography = Shyam Dupati
| editing = Srujana Adusumilli
| music = Kalyan Nayak
| studio = Chai Bisket Films
Lahari Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|5|26}}{{cite news |title=Mem Famous Release Date Advanced|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/mem-famous-release-date-advanced-129081|access-date=27 May 2023|work= www.greatandhra.com|date=7 May 2023 }}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Mem Famous (transl. We're famous) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film{{cite news |title=Vibe Of Youth|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/minimum-from-mem-famous-vibe-of-youth-128878|access-date=27 May 2023|work= Greatandhra.com|date=27 May 2023 }} written and directed by Sumanth Prabhas starring himself, Saarya Laxman, Mourya Nalagatla and Mani Aegurla in primary roles.{{cite news |title=Mem Famous Telugu Movie 'Cast and Crew' Details|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2023/03/27/mem-famous-telugu-movie-2023-cast-crew-detailsrelease-datetrailersongsreviewratingcensor/|access-date=27 May 2023|work=thetelugufilmnagar.com|date=27 March 2023 }} The film received mixed reviews from critics.{{cite news |title=A feel-good film with a positive message|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mem-famous/movie-review/100525281.cms|access-date=27 May 2023|work= Timesofindia|date=26 May 2023 }}
Plot
Three close friends, Mahesh, Durga, and Balakrishna, in their mid-20s from a small village in Bandanarsampalli, Telangana, live aimlessly and have no ambition in life. When the whole village has had enough of them and starts looking at them as a shameless bunch, the realisation sets in, and they decide to do something meaningful. With the help of a local leader, Jinka Venu, Mahi's love interest, Mounika, Balakrishna's girlfriend, Bubby, and Durga's father, they begin a tent house business and succeed. But life throws unexpected challenges at them. The story ends with these three friends defying death and becoming famous.{{cite news |title=Partly engaging youthful drama|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/mem-famous-telugu-movie-review.html|access-date=27 May 2023|work= 123telugu|date=27 May 2023 }}
Cast
- Sumanth Prabhas as Mahesh "Mai" Reddy
- Mani Aegurla as Durga
- Mourya Nalagatla Chowdary as Balakrishna "Baali"
- Saarya Laxman as Mounika Reddy, Mai's cousin and love interest
- Kiran Macha as Jinka Venu
- Anji Mama Milkuri as Anji Mama
- Muralidhar Goud as Sarpanch Yella Reddy, Mai's uncle and Mounika's father
- Siri Raasi as Babitha "Babbi", Baali's love interest
- Shiva Nandhan as "Lipstick Spoiler" Lingam
- Narendra Ravi as Bhaskar "Baashi" Yadav, Mai, Baali, and Durga's friend
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Mem Famous
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Kalyan Nayak
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2023
| recorded = 2023
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 18:05
| language = Telugu
| label = Lahari Music
| producer =
}}
The film score and soundtrack album of the film is composed by Kalyan Nayak.
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ayyayyo
| length1 = 3:41
| lyrics1 = Kalyan Nayak & Saarya Laxman
| music1 = Kalyan Nayak
| extra1 = Rahul Sipligunj
| title2 = Dosthulam
| length2 = 4:10
| lyrics2 = Koti Mamidala & Kalyan Nayak
| music2 = Kalyan Nayak
| extra2 = Kaala Bhairava
| title3 = Dhinkachika
| length3 = 2:46
| lyrics3 = Koti Mamidala & Kalyan Nayak
| music3 = Kalyan Nayak
| extra3 = Kalyan Nayak
| title4 = Galli Chinnadi
| length4 = 4:27
| lyrics4 = Goreti Venkanna
| music4 = Kalyan Nayak
| extra4 = Goreti Venkanna
| title5 = Minimum Song
| length5 = 3:01
| lyrics5 = Koti Mamidala & Kalyan Nayak
| music5 = Kalyan Nayak
| extra5 = Rahul Sipligunj
| total_length = 18:05|
}}
References
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