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{{Short description|Indian Telugu-language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Andamaina Manasulo
| image = Andamaina Manasulo.jpg
| alt =
| caption = DVD cover
| native_name = 
| director = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| writer = [[Kulasekhar]] (dialogues)
| screenplay = R. P. Patnaik
| story = R. P. Patnaik
| based_on = 
| producer = S. V. Babu
| starring = {{plainlist|
*Rajiv
*[[Remya Nambeesan]]
*[[Archanna Guptaa]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Santosh Rai Pathaje
| editing = K. V. Krishna Reddy
| music = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| studio = SV Productions
| distributor = 
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|2|14}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
''''' Andamaina Manasulo''''' ({{Translation|In a beautiful mind}}) is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by [[R. P. Patnaik]] and starring Rajiv, [[Remya Nambeesan]], and [[Archanna Guptaa]].

The title of the film is based on a song of the same name from ''[[Jayam (2002 film)|Jayam]]'' (2002).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/19-years-of-jayam-nithiins-debut-film-is-a-good-dose-of-nostalgia-7358116/|title=19 Years of Jayam: The journey of this movie will always be the most unforgettable memory, says Nithiin|date=14 June 2021|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|last=Kumar|first=Gabbeta Ranjith|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041154/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/19-years-of-jayam-nithiins-debut-film-is-a-good-dose-of-nostalgia-7358116/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*Rajiv as Tushar
*[[Remya Nambeesan|Remya]] as Sandhya
*[[Archanna Guptaa|Archana Gupta]] as Bindu
*[[Vadde Naveen]] as Sandhya's husband
*[[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Tushar's friend
*[[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]] as Tushar's professor
*[[Banerjee (actor)|Benarjee]] as Bindu's father
*[[Shanoor Sana|Sana]] as Bindu's mother
*[[R. Narayana Murthy]] (special appearance)
*[[R. P. Patnaik]] (special appearance)
}}

== Production ==
Music composer [[R. P. Patnaik]] made his directorial debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rp-patnaik-turns-director/articleshow/2353098.cms|title=RP Patnaik turns director|date=10 September 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041150/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rp-patnaik-turns-director/articleshow/2353098.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He initially was to direct a film titled ''Avunantu Kadantu'' but the film did not enter frutition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-andamainamanasulo.html|title=Movie launch - Andamaina Manasulo...|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=7 September 2007|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041151/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-andamainamanasulo.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sindhu Menon]] was to be in the film but eventually did not feature.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sindhu-protests/articleshow/2365901.cms|title=Sindhu protests|date=14 September 2007|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123094943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sindhu-protests/articleshow/2365901.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Newcomers Rajiv and [[Archanna Guptaa]] made their debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/best-foot-forward/article4948575.ece|title=Best foot forward|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=24 July 2013|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041151/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/best-foot-forward/article4948575.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/small-town-to-fame-archana/articleshow/3779952.cms|title=Small town to fame: Archana|date=2 December 2008|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041152/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/small-town-to-fame-archana/articleshow/3779952.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Remya Nambeesan]] made her Telugu debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/547885/a-rising-talent.html|title=A rising talent|last=Aravind|first=C. V.|date=22 May 2016|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041150/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/547885/a-rising-talent.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[R. P. Patnaik]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Andamaina Manasulo - Raj, Koti, Devi Sri Prasad, M. M. Keeravani, R.P. Patnaik, Vandemataram Srinivas, Chakri, Sri, Ramana Gogula - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/andamaina-manasulo/aQKR1knS1iI_ |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=25 January 2024 |date=25 December 2007}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Andamaina Manasulo
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2008
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 28:23
| language = Telugu
| label = Vel Records
| producer =
| chronology = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| prev_title = [[Swagatam]]
| prev_year = 2008
| next_title = [[Broker (2010 film)|Broker]]
| next_year = 2010
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|yZFW10VUEtg|Andamaina Manasulo – Jukebox}}}}
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ammayi Navvindi
| length1 = 3:38
| all_lyrics = [[Kulasekhar]]
| extra1 = Raj, [[Koti (composer)|Koti]], [[Devi Sri Prasad]], [[M. M. Keeravani]], [[R. P. Patnaik]], [[Vandemataram Srinivas]], [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]], [[Sri (composer)|Sri]], [[Ramana Gogula]]
| title2 = Andala Chandamama
| length2 = 5:53
| extra2 = R. P. Patnaik, [[Sravana Bhargavi]]
| title3 = Anu Yuddham
| length3 = 4:48
| extra3 = [[Chinmayi Sripaada]], Pranavi Acharya
| title4 = Paapakemo Muddhe Vaddu
| length4 = 4:16
| extra4 = [[Jassie Gift]]
| title5 = Nuvve Nuvve
| length5 = 4:04
| extra5 = [[Mamta Mohandas]], Ravi Varma
| title6 = Ready Ready Ready
| length6 = 3:41
| extra6 = R. P. Patnaik
| title7 = AndhalaChandama (Bit)
| length7 = 2:03
| extra7 = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| total_length = 28:23
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' opined that "Unfortunately, the movie looks like a documentary. It lacks a tight script and fails to hold your attention for most of the second half".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/andamaina-manasulo-falls-flat/articleshow/22217784.cms|title=Andamaina Manasulo: Falls flat|date=14 February 2009|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123041154/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/andamaina-manasulo-falls-flat/articleshow/22217784.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Awards==
;[[Nandi Awards of 2008]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://events.fullhyderabad.com/nandi-awards-function-2008/2010-march/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-40673-1.html|title=Nandi Awards Function 2008|date=16 March 2010|work=Full Hyderabad|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123042654/https://events.fullhyderabad.com/nandi-awards-function-2008/2010-march/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-40673-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story Writer]] - [[R. P. Patnaik]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rp-patnaiks-birthday-tracing-the-magical-journey-of-the-popular-music-director/articleshow/68321122.cms|title=RP Patnaik's birthday: Tracing the magical journey of the popular music director|date=8 March 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=23 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123213944/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rp-patnaiks-birthday-tracing-the-magical-journey-of-the-popular-music-director/articleshow/68321122.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2008 films]]

[[Category:2008 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by R. P. Patnaik]]

Andamaina Manasulo - Revision history

EddieFrine at 18:01, 3 March 2026