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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = 8 A.M. Metro<br />
| image = 8 A.M. Metro Theatrical Release Poster.png<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = Raj Rachakonda<br />
| writer = Raj Rachakonda<br />
| based_on = ''[[Andamina Jeevitam]]'' by [[Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy]]<br />
| producer = {{ubl|Raj Rachakonda|Kishore Ganji}}<br />
| starring = {{ubl|[[Gulshan Devaiah]]|[[Saiyami Kher]]}}<br />
| cinematography = Sunny Kurapati<br />
| editing = Anil Aalayam<br />
| music = Mark K. Robin<br />
| studio = Studio 99<br />
| distributor = Platoon Distribution<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|05|19}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''8 A.M. Metro''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi]]-language drama film written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. The film stars [[Gulshan Devaiah]] and [[Saiyami Kher]] in pivotal roles. This film is inspired from [[Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy]]'s novel ''[[Andamina Jeevitam|Andhamaina Jeevitham]]'' (trans| Life is Beautiful).<ref>https://www.ottplay.com/features/8-am-metro-the-gulshan-devaiah-saiyami-kher-film-should-have-been-a-book/d4fdc8eb0f6</ref> The film tells the unusual story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-14 |title='8 A.M. Metro' tells the story of two strangers brought together by destiny |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/8-a-m-metro-tells-the-story-of-two-strangers-brought-together-by-destiny/articleshow/99492902.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
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The film released theatrically on 19 May 2023 to positive reviews from critics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=It's 8 A. M. Metro, After Mallesham |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994587090/Its-A-M-Metro-After-Mallesham |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=indiaherald.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The film follows Iravati, a 29-year-old housewife whose mundane life in Nanded is turned upside down when she has to rush to [[Hyderabad]] to tend to her pregnant sister who is confined to the bed. Fighting off recurring panic attacks, she turns to Preetam, a banker with more to him than meets the eye, and the duo subsequently go on many journeys, finding solace in each other's company.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Gulshan Devaiah]] as Preetam<br />
* [[Saiyami Kher]] as Iravati "Ira"<br />
* [[Kalpika Ganesh]] as Mridula<br />
* [[Umesh Kamat]] as Umesh<br />
* Rajiv Kumar Aneja as writer<br />
* Sandeep Bharadwaj as Abhiram<br />
* Moin Jaan as Ira's Father<br />
* Jay Jha as Partho<br />
* Nimisha Nair as Riya<br />
* Dheer Charan Srivastav as Iqbal<br />
* Madhu Swaminath as Jaya<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film contains seven poems written by [[Gulzar]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Gulzar unveils poster of Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher's movie '8 A.M. Metro' |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/entertainment/gulzar-unveils-poster-of-gulshan-devaiah--saiyami-kher-s-movie--8-a-m--metro-.html |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Many scenes of the film were shot in [[Hyderabad Metro]].<br />
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== Music ==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = 8 A.M. Metro<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = Mark K. Robin<br />
| cover = <br />
| alt = <br />
| released = 29 May 2023<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue = <br />
| studio = <br />
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 22:43<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| label = [[Sony Music India]]<br />
| prev_title = [[The Ghost (2022 film)|The Ghost]]<br />
| prev_year = 2022<br />
| next_title = [[My Name Is Shruthi]]<br />
| next_year = 2023<br />
| producer = <br />
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio<br />
| {{YouTube|qNQb1kIAvPo&ab|8 A.M. Metro – Full Album}}<br />
}}}}<br />
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The film's music is composed by Mark K Robin.<br />
{{Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Woh Khuda<br />
| length1 = 3:13<br />
| lyrics1 = Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori<br />
| extra1 = [[Nooran Sisters]]<br />
| title2 = Ghoomey<br />
| length2 = 3:42<br />
| lyrics2 = Manoj Juloori<br />
| extra2 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]]<br />
| title3 = Phir Se Dil Toota<br />
| length3 = 3:08<br />
| lyrics3 = [[Kausar Munir]]<br />
| extra3 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]<br />
| title4 = Hey Fikar<br />
| length4 = 3:01<br />
| lyrics4 = [[Kausar Munir]]<br />
| extra4 = [[Jonita Gandhi]] <br />
| title5 = Ghoomey (R&B Version)<br />
| length5 = 3:17<br />
| lyrics5 = Manoj Juloori<br />
| extra5 = R&B<br />
| title6 = Woh Khuda (Javed Ali Version)<br />
| length6 = 3:27<br />
| lyrics6 = Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori<br />
| extra6 = [[Javed Ali]]<br />
| title7 = Hey Fikar (Suzanne's Version)<br />
| length7 = 2:55<br />
| lyrics7 = [[Kausar Munir]]<br />
| extra7 = Suzanne D'Mello<br />
| total_length = 22:43<br />
}}<br />
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==Release==<br />
The film was theatrically released on 19 May 2023.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Critical reception==<br />
''8 A.M. Metro'' received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher's 8 A.M. Metro gets OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2024/May/04/gulshan-devaiah-and-saiyami-khers-8-am-metro-gets-ott-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250222071303/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2024/May/04/gulshan-devaiah-and-saiyami-khers-8-am-metro-gets-ott-release-date |archive-date=22 February 2025 |access-date=22 February 2025 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |quote=It was released in theatres on May 19, 2023 and received positive reviews from audience and critics.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|78|6.7|9|consensus=}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=8 A.M. Metro {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/8_am_metro |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film tells the meaning of live, life, loss and eventual healing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/8-a-m-metro/movie-review/100307324.cms|title=8 AM Review|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref> Grace Cycril of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film is like a group therapy session.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/8-am-metro-movie-review-saiyami-kher-gulshan-deviahs-film-is-a-poetic-ode-to-bollywood-2380741-2023-05-18|title=8 AM Metro Movie Review: Saiyami Kher, Gulshan Deviah's film is a poetic ode to Bollywood|date=18 May 2023 }}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt27511275|8 A.M. Metro}}<br />
* {{Rotten Tomatoes | 8_am_metro }}<br />
[[Category:2023 films]]<br />
[[Category:2023 drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2023 Hindi-language films]]<br />
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