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{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Ajay Nag V}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Aarambham
| image = Aarambham (2024 film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ajay Nag V
| writer = Ajay Nag V
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = {{based on|''Neenu Ninnolage Khaidi''|Anush A Shetty}}
| producer = Abhishek V Thirumalesh
| starring = {{plain list|
* Mohan Bhagat
* Supritha Sathyanarayan
* Bhooshan
* [[Ravindra Vijay]]
}}
| cinematography = Devdeep Gandhi Kundu
| editing = {{plain list|
* Preetham Gayathri and Aditya Tiwari
}}
| music = Sinjith Yerramilli
| studio = AVT Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|05|10}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Aarambham''''' ({{Translation|Beginning}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Science fiction film|science fiction]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film written and directed by Ajay Nag V.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-15 |title=Aarambham completes censorship formalities |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/15/aarambham-completes-censorship-formalities |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913110605/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=CE%20Features&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1834193875243524144&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaexpress.com%2Ftelugu%2Fnews%2F2024%2FApr%2F15%2Faarambham-completes-censorship-formalities&sessionId=b2b34429aa3e10ff365c4a737f3a84020999669b&siteScreenName=XpressCinema&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px |url-status=live }}</ref> The film features Mohan Bhagat, Supritha Sathyanarayan, Bhooshan and [[Ravindra Vijay]] in important roles. ''Aarambham'' is an adaptation of the [[Kannada]] novel ''Neenu Ninnolage Khaidi'', and was released on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-05-09 |title=Director Ajay Nag: 'Aarambham' is a beautiful drama with elements of prison break, mystery and déjà vu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-ajay-nag-aarambham-is-a-beautiful-drama-with-elements-of-prison-break-mystery-and-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu/article68152642.ece |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=25 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525085515/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-ajay-nag-aarambham-is-a-beautiful-drama-with-elements-of-prison-break-mystery-and-d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu/article68152642.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ABN |date=2024-04-23 |title=Aarambham: మే 10న. థియేట‌ర్ల‌లోకి.. ఎమోషనల్ థ్రిల్లర్ ఆరంభం {{!}} Mohan Bhagath Ajay Nags Aarambham Movie Theatrical Release on May 10 ktr |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/tollywood/mohan-bhagath-ajay-nags-aarambham-movie-theatrical-release-on-may-10-ktr-52765.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Chitrajyothy Telugu News |language=te |archive-date=25 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525092237/https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/tollywood/mohan-bhagath-ajay-nags-aarambham-movie-theatrical-release-on-may-10-ktr-52765.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
The story revolves around Prisoner No. 299, Mighel (played by Mohan Bhagat), who is on death row at Kalaghati Jail. On the night before his scheduled execution, Mighel mysteriously vanishes from his cell, leaving no clues behind. This sensational escape baffles the prison authorities and prompts an intense investigation.

Two private detectives, Chaitanya (Ravindra Vijay) and Madhav (Bhooshan Kalyan), are hired to solve the mystery. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a journal written by Mighel, which leads them to uncover strange and unbelievable truths. The detectives must navigate through a series of unexpected twists and turns to unravel the mystery of Mighel’s disappearance and the secrets hidden within the prison walls.

==Cast==

* Mohan Bhagat as Prisoner 299 Mighel
* Supritha Sathyanarayan as Vasanthi
* Bhooshan Kalyan as Professor Subramanya Rao
* [[Ravindra Vijay]] as Detective Chaitanya
* Laxman Meesala as Ganesha
* Boddepalli Abhishek as Detective Madhav
* Surabhi Prabhavathi as Leelamma
* Goparaju Vijay as Giri
* Uma Maheshwar Rao Inabathi as Ponnanna
* Surabhi Jayachandra as Somayya

==Music==
The film's [[soundtrack|soundtrack album]] and [[background score]] is composed by Sinjith Yerramilli.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_music = Sinjith Yerramilli
| title1 = Anaga Anaga
| length1 = 3:44
| lyrics1 = Swaroop Goli
| extra1 = [[S. P. Charan]]
| title2 = Amaayakanga
| length2 = 4:02
| lyrics2 = Srikanth Allapu
| extra2 = Shivani Nagaram
| title3 = Tholi Nesthama
| length3 = 3:35
| lyrics3 = Kittu Vissapragada
| extra3 = [[Sanjith Hegde]], Damini Bhatla
}}

==Release==
''Aarambham'' was released on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-23 |title=Aarambham makers set a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Apr/23/aarambham-makers-set-a-release-date |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913110648/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=CE%20Features&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1834193875243524144&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemaexpress.com%2Ftelugu%2Fnews%2F2024%2FApr%2F23%2Faarambham-makers-set-a-release-date&sessionId=393a311817c1a3f7e92b948ba08dea84cad92eb2&siteScreenName=XpressCinema&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px |url-status=live }}</ref> Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]], [[ETV Network|ETV Win]] and [[Amazon Prime Video]]. The film premiered on ETV Win 23 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aarambham OTT Release Date: Everything About Plot, Cast & Platform |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/aarambham-ott-release-date-everything-about-plot-cast-platform |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809165139/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/aarambham-ott-release-date-everything-about-plot-cast-platform |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, on 5 July 2024, it was premiered on Amazon Prime Video.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ABN |date=2024-07-05 |title=Aarambham OTT: మ‌రో ఓటీటీలో స్ట్రీమింగ్‌కు వ‌చ్చిన.. తెలుగు టైమ్ ట్రావెల్ థ్రిల్ల‌ర్‌! డోంట్‌మిస్‌ {{!}} Telugu Latest Time Travel Thriller Movie Aarambham Now Streaming On Amazon Prime Video OTT ktr |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/ott/telugu-latest-time-travel-thriller-movie-aarambham-now-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-ott-ktr-54684.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Chitrajyothy Telugu News |language=te |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809165139/https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2024/ott/telugu-latest-time-travel-thriller-movie-aarambham-now-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-ott-ktr-54684.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' gave a mixed review with praise for the Ajay Nag V's work performances of the entire cast.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-05-10 |title='Aarambham' movie review: This Telugu science fiction drama partly holds interest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aarambham-movie-review-this-science-fiction-drama-partly-holds-interest/article68161251.ece |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=13 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913110716/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aarambham-movie-review-this-science-fiction-drama-partly-holds-interest/article68161251.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Film Companion]]'' too appreciated the performances of the entire cast and stated that "Aarambham is better film whenever love transcends time".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raman |first=Sruthi Ganapathy |date=2024-05-17 |title=Aarambham Review: Emotions Do The Heavy Lifting In This Dull Time-Travel Drama |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/aarambham-review-emotions-do-the-heavy-lifting-in-this-dull-time-travel-drama-mohan-bhagat |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809165139/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/aarambham-review-emotions-do-the-heavy-lifting-in-this-dull-time-travel-drama-mohan-bhagat |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|title=Aarambham}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|title=Aarambham}}
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[[Category:2020s science fiction drama films]]
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[[Category:Films based on Kannada novels]]

Aarambham film - Revision history

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