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{{short description|Indian sitcom web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}{{Infobox television
| image =
| theme_music_composer = [[Kalyan Koduri|Kalyan Malik]]
| italic_title =
| inspired_by = ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]''
| creator = [[Gangaraju Gunnam]]
| genre = [[Comedy]]
| writer = Trisul Mahesh [[Vasu Inturi]]
| director = Gunnam Sandeep
| language = Telugu
| producer = Gunnam Urmila
| cinematography = Eshwar Bhaskarla Mitesh Parvataneni
| starring = [[Harsha Vardhan]] [[L. B. Sriram]] [[Sivannarayana Naripeddi]] [[Ragini (Telugu actress)|Ragini]] [[Vasu Inturi]] [[Satya Krishnan]]
| location = India
| name = Amrutham Dhvitheeyam
| distributor = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| company = LightBox
| num_seasons = 1
| location = [[Telangana]], India [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| network = [[ZEE5]]
| camera = Multi-camera
| country = India
| runtime = 25-35 minutes
| opentheme = Oreyy Anjeneyulu
| released =
| related = [[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]
| first_aired = March 25, 2020
| editor = G. V. Chandrashekhar Chalichimala Siva
| num_episodes = 26
| last_aired = {{End date|2021|3|25}}
}}

'''''Amrutham Dhvitheeyam''''' is an Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[sitcom]] [[Web television|web television series]] created by [[Gangaraju Gunnam]] and directed by Gunnam Sandeep.<ref>{{Cite web|last=sekhar|date=2020-03-12|title=భయపడి బిలియనీర్ అవుతాడా.. తొందరపడి బెగ్గర్ అవుతాడా? రాజమౌళి చేతుల మీదుగా ట్రైలర్..|url=https://10tv.in/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-trailer-28048/|access-date=2020-12-19|website=10TV|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=పండగవేళ రెండో హాస్యామృతం|url=https://www.idreampost.com/te/news/movies/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-trailer-analysis|access-date=2020-12-19|website=iDreamPost.com|language=en}}</ref> It is the standalone sequel to the television sitcom [[Amrutham (TV series)|''Amrutham'']] (2001–2007).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amrutham Dhvitheeyam: Season 2 Review – All Set to Repeat the Magic|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/Movies/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-season-2-review-set-to-repeat-the-magic|access-date=2020-12-18|website=BookMyShow|language=en}}</ref> The series features [[Harsha Vardhan]], [[L. B. Sriram]], [[Satya Krishnan]], [[Ragini (Telugu actress)|Ragini]], [[Vasu Inturi]] and [[Sivannarayana Naripeddi]] in main roles. It started premiering on [[ZEE5]] from 25 March 2020 and ended on 25 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amrutham Dhvitheeyam to premiere this Ugadi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-to-premiere-this-ugadi/articleshow/74297095.cms|access-date=2020-12-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Overall synopsis ==
Amrutham, along with his friend, Anji, runs a restaurant named Amruta Vilas which is legally owned by Appaji and dreams of making it successful. However, the duo's attempts at improving their business fail, resulting in hilarious situations.

== Cast ==

=== Main ===

* [[Harsha Vardhan]] as Icchapurapu Ksheera Sagara Panchamrutha Rao aka Amrutham
* [[L. B. Sriram]] as Amudala Anjaneyulu aka Anji
* [[Sivannarayana Naripeddi|Sivannarayana]] as Gongali Appaji aka Appaji
* [[Vasu Inturi]] as Sarveswaran aka Saravam
* [[Ragini (Telugu actress)|Ragini]] as Saantha
* [[Satya Krishnan]] as Sanjeevani aka Sanju
* [[Y. Kasi Viswanath|Kasi Viswanath]] as Sanjeevan's father
*Raghava as Rubber Balaji aka Amrutham's cousin brother

=== Recurring ===
{{Colbegin}}
* Aanamolu Surya Teja as Jootha Manager
* Sanjay Reddy as Venture Capalist
* Gajula Sandeep as Assistant
*Getup Srinu
*Chandrasekar Azad
*Pappu
*[[Rajashree (actress)|Rajashree]] as food blogger
*Muralikrishnam Raju
*Koduru Subrahmanyam
*Masthan
*Madhulika
*Prasad
*Sai Kiran Yadav
*Kathri Yogi
*N. Sridhar Reddy
*Naveen
*Jabardasth Sunny
*Auto Ram Prasad
*Abhishek Maharshi
*Kovvuri Srinivas Reddy
*Ansala
*Nekkanti Madhu
*Edidha Sai Kiran
*Surya
* Gunnam Ayathi
*Tanishq
*Riteish
*Bhanu
*Gunnam Vibha
*[[Thagubothu Ramesh]]
*Hari Babu
*Satyam Annamareddy
*Sankara Mahanthi
*Priyadarsini as Sanjeevan's mother
{{Colend}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The first season [[Amrutham (TV series)|''Amrutham'']] was highly rated and was one of the most viewed television sitcoms of Indian television of the time.<ref>{{Cite web|last=sekhar|date=2020-03-14|title=‘అమృతం’ అదరహో.. మళ్లీ నెంబర్ 1 అనిపించుకుంది..|url=https://10tv.in/amrutham-stands-its-no1-place-youtube-28170/|access-date=2020-12-19|website=10TV|language=en-US}}</ref> Due to its immense popularity the series was re-telecasted on [[ETV Plus]] from 2016 to 2018. Even during its re-telecast, the series got decent viewership. Gunnam Sandeep, then decided to direct the sequel to the series in 2018 with new stories but with the same concept.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Popular Telugu sitcom ‘Amrutham’ gears up for a rerun - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/popular-telugu-sitcom-amrutham-gears-up-for-a-rerun/articleshow/75711394.cms|access-date=2020-12-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
[[Harsha Vardhan]], [[Ragini (Telugu actress)|Ragini]], [[Vasu Inturi]] and [[Sivannarayana Naripeddi]] are the only actors who reprised their roles. Due to the death of [[Gundu Hanumantha Rao]], his role was replaced by [[L. B. Sriram]]. [[Satya Krishnan]] and [[Y. Kasi Viswanath|Kasi Viswanath]] were chosen for the main roles.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=5 Times Amrutham Rao And Anji Really Hit Their Lows In ZEE5 Original Amrutham Dhvitheeyam|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/5-times-amrutham-rao-and-anji-really-hit-their-lows-in-zee5-original-amrutham-dhvitheeyam/|access-date=2020-12-18|website=ZEE5 News|language=en}}</ref>

=== Principal photography ===
The series was finally announced in late 2019. [[Essel Group]] has announced that it is going to produce along with Gunnam Urmila and release it on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-24|title=సమకాలీన వినోదం|url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-lockdown-special-on-may-27-38435|access-date=2020-12-19|website=ntnews|language=te}}</ref> First three episodes were filmed in the early 2020. Due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]], filming was paused until August.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amrutham Dvitheeyam will have special lockdown episodes - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/amrutham-dvitheeyam-will-have-special-lockdown-episodes/articleshow/75980414.cms|access-date=2020-12-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Next two episodes were shot digitally and were marketed as lockdown specials.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-05-25|title=Lockdown special episodes of ‘Amrutham Dhvitheeyam’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lockdown-episodes-of-telugu-series-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-shot-in-the-actors-homes-will-premire-on-may-27/article31668594.ece|access-date=2020-12-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-25|title=లాక్‌డౌన్‌పై అమృతం ద్వితీయం టీం స్పెషల్ ఎపిసోడ్స్..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/press-release/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-planned-special-episodes-on-lockdown-will-telecast-on-may-27-pk-524158.html|access-date=2020-12-19|website=News18 Telugu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee5’s ‘Amrutham Dhvitheeyam’ lockdown special on May 27|url=http://www.zeecinemalu.com/en/news-gossip/zee5s-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-lockdown-special-on-may-27-174939/|access-date=2020-12-19|website=www.zeecinemalu.com|language=en}}</ref> Filming was resumed in August 2020. Majority of the scenes were shot at [[Annapurna Studios]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Ramanaidu Studios]], [[Hyderabad]].

== Music ==
Title track is composed by Kalyan Malik and the background score is by Ajay Arasada.{{Track listing
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| note1 = Oreyy Anjeneyulu
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== Episodes ==
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Beginning of Amrutha Vilas
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|3|25|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = When Failure Becomes Friend
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|3|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = The Angel in Disguise
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Lockdown Special Part-I
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|25|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Lockdown Special Part-II
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|5|25|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Mosquito Bite
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|5|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Kitty Party
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = The Booksellers!
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|6|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Sick Sock-Mind Block
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|7|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Crazy Chef's Tasty Menu
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|7|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Final Destination
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|8|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Krishnastami
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|8|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Door Delivery
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|9|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = Varities of Leaves
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|9|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = The Colourful Dream
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|10|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|Title = Rummy and Fireworks
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|10|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|Title = Monstrous Stew Part-I
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 18
|Title = Monstrous Stew Part-II
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|11|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 19
|Title = Happy New Year
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|12|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 20
|Title = Festival Rooster
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|12|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 21
|Title = A Happy, Flying Birthday Cake
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|1|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 22
|Title = Gravity of Fish Curry
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|1|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 23
|Title = Two Cooks Spoil the Broth
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 000
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 24
|Title = Uma Devi’s Wedding Festivities
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 25
|Title = Amrutha Vilas, a reality show set?
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|3|25|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 26
|Title = Appaji in the house!
|DirectedBy = Sandeep Gunnam
|WrittenBy = Trisul Mahesh & Vasu Inturi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|3|25|df=y}}
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== Release ==
The official trailer of the series was released on 12 March 2020 announcing that it will be premiered from 25 March 2020 on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Telugu|first=TV9|date=2020-03-13|title=అమృతం 'ద్వితీయం'.. ఎంతో అద్భుతం..|url=https://tv9telugu.com/amrutham-sequel-ss-rajamouli-launched-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-latest-trailer-213171.html|access-date=2020-12-18|website=TV9 Telugu|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amrutham Dhvitheeyam official trailer- Premieres 25th July|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-333438-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-official-trailer-premieres-25th-july|access-date=2020-12-19|website=ap7am.com|language=en}}</ref> The trailer was released by award-winnng director [[S. S. Rajamouli]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=World|first=Republic|title=SS Rajamouli nostalgic over 'Amrutham Dhvitheeyam' trailer, calls it 'second to none'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/others/s-dot-s-rajamouli-hits-nostalgia-with-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-trailer-calls.html|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Republic World}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=‘అమృతం ద్వితీయం’ ట్రైలర్: ఇది నిజంగా ‘అద్వితీయం’ అంటోన్న రాజమౌళి|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/ss-rajamouli-launched-amrutham-dhvitheeyam-trailer/articleshow/74600049.cms|access-date=2020-12-18|website=Samayam Telugu|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='అమృతం'కోసం రంగంలోకి రాజ‌మౌళి,ట్రైలర్ వచ్చేసింది|url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/amrutham-dhvitheeyam-web-series-trailer-q74cb5|access-date=2020-12-19|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=te}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''IndiaGlitz'' wrote that "The new avatar of 'Amrutham' makes for an enjoyable ride. The characters retain their quintessential qualities and the actors showcase their performative skills with ease. The vibe is nostalgic."<ref>{{Cite web|title=A fun ride review. A fun ride Telugu Webseries review, story, rating|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/a-fun-ride-review-telugu-webseries-1595230282|access-date=2020-12-18|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt12351276|title=Amrutham Dhvitheeyam}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/amrutham-dhvitheeyam/0-6-2548 ''Amrutham Dhvitheeyam''] on [[ZEE5]]
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