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{{Short description|2017 Telugu film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Malli Raava
| image = Malli Raava Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Gowtam Tinnanuri]]
| producer = Rahul Yadav Nakka
| writer = [[Gowtam Tinnanuri]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Sumanth]]|[[Aakanksha Singh]]|[[Abhinav Gomatam]]|[[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]]|[[Preethi Asrani]]|Sathwik Varma}}
| music = Shravan Bharadwaj
| cinematography = Satish Mutyala
| editing = Satya Giduturi
| studio =
| released = {{Film date|2017|12|08|df=yes}}
| runtime = 124 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Malli Raava''''' ({{Translation|Come back again}}) is a [[List of Telugu films of 2017|2017]] Indian [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by debutant [[Gowtam Tinnanuri]], and produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka.

The film stars [[Sumanth]] and [[Aakanksha Singh]], the latter making her debut in [[Telugu cinema]]. The music is composed by Shravan Bharadwaj and released on [[Madhura Audio]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Madhura Audio|title=Malli Raava Movie Songs Jukebox {{!}}{{!}} Sumanth {{!}}{{!}} Aakanksha Singh {{!}}{{!}} Gowtam Tinnanuri|date=2017-11-28|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTUlBo5eCDs|access-date=2017-12-16}}</ref> The film was released on 8 December 2017.

The film won Ugadhi Awards by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce and Film Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh in multiple categories Best Film, Best Director([[Gowtam Tinnanuri]]), Best Debut Heroine([[Aakanksha Singh]]) and Best Supporting Actor Male.

== Plot ==
A love story between Karthik and Anjali whose paths cross during three different stages of their lives.

== Cast ==
* [[Sumanth]] as Karthik
* [[Aakanksha Singh]] as Anjali
* [[Abhinav Gomatam]] as Subbu / Dumbo
* [[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]] as Subbu / Dumbo's grandmother
* [[Preethi Asrani]] as Young Anjali
* Sathwik Varma as Young Karthik
* Karthik Adusumalli as Murali

* Anithanath as Sushma, Anjali's mother
* Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Mohan, Anjali's father
* Mirchi Kiran as Manager Sowmitri
* Lahari Shari as Samyuktha, Subbu / Dumbo's Wife
* Kadambari Kiran as Social Studies Teacher

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Malli Raava
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = Shravan Bharadwaj
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2017
| recorded = 2017
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:30
| label = [[Madhura Audio]]
| producer = Shravan Bharadwaj
| prev_title = [[Meeku Meere Maaku Meme]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = Chandamama Raave
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|UTUlBo5eCDs|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}
}}

The soundtrack was composed by Shravan Bharadwaj and became an instant hit,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gaana.com/album/malliraava|title=Malli Raava (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), an album by Shravan Bharadwaj|website=[[Gaana.com]]|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> The lyrics were penned by Krishnakanth. The audio was released on [[Madhura Audio]].

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22:30
| title1 = Malli Raava
| length1 = 3:06
| extra1 = Shravan Bharadwaj
| title2 = Chinuku
| length2 = 3:26
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| title3 = Welcome Back To Love
| length3 = 3:01
| extra3 = [[Vedala Hemachandra|Hemachandra]]
| title4 = Ennadu
| length4 = 3:05
| extra4 = Saikrishna, Lalitha Kavya
| title5 = Adugasale
| length5 = 3:02
| extra5 = [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| title6 = Chinuku (Reprise)
| length6 = 2:30
| extra6 = Lalitha Kavya
| title7 = Malli Raava (Reprise)
| length7 = 2:30
| extra7 = [[Sunitha Sarathy|Sunitha]]
| title8 = Telisi
| length8 = 1:48
| extra8 = Harini Ivaturi
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
[[The Times of India]] gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Watch this one if you’ve ever been in love, especially if you know the bittersweet pain of falling in love for the first time".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/malli-raava/movie-review/61979091.cms|title=MALLI RAAVA MOVIE REVIEW.|website=The Times of India|date=2017-12-08|access-date=2019-11-24}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> ''IndiaGlitz'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "A coming-of-age love story that caters to the tastes of multiplex audiences in good measure. If you like mature dramas that have an inkling of the ways of the human mind and life, you will love it! Look out for the neat performances and some stirring dialogues".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/malli-raava-review-telugu-movie-21673|title=Malli Raava Review.|website=IndiaGlitz|date=2017-12-08|access-date=2019-11-24}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Hemanth Kumar from Firstpost.com, who gave it 3.25/5, said, "for a film which doesn’t really have much to say or say anything differently, it’s a surprise that Malli Raava tugs your heartstrings in the end".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malli-raava-movie-review-this-sumanth-aakanksha-singh-starrer-is-a-pleasant-surprise-4249009.html|title=Malli Raava movie review: This Sumanth, Aakanksha Singh starrer is a pleasant surprise|first=Hemanth|last=Kumar|publisher=Firstpost|date=8 December 2017}}</ref> Deccan Chronicle, which gave it 3/5 said, "This is Sumanth’s best film in the last few years, and gives his career a boost.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/101217/malli-raava-movie-review-finally-a-good-film-for-sumanth.html|title=Malli Raava movie review: Finally, a good film for Sumanth!|first=Suresh|last=Kavirayani|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=10 December 2017}}</ref>

123Telugu.com, which gave it 3.25/5 said that it was Sumanth's career-best performance and also wrote, "Malli Raava is a subtle love story which has some beautiful moments throughout. Impressive performances by the lead pair and interesting screenplay are its biggest assets."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/malli-raava-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review : Malli Raava – Captivating Love Story|publisher=123 Telegu}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of [[The Hindu]] was a bit more critical and wrote, "If only Malli Raava had been more interesting, it wouldn’t have ended up as a reminder of Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu which addressed issues of growing up, decisions and romance across decades more effectively".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/malli-raava-is-part-nostalgia-trip-part-coming-of-age-romance/article21303862.ece|title=Malli Raava: So near, yet so far.|website=The Hindu|date=2017-12-08|access-date=2019-11-24}}</ref> ''Great Andhra'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars stating " Though this love story is not for all. Youngsters and guys with too-romantic a mind can enjoy it, but for others, this is not gripping enough".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/malli-raava-review-three-times-86120|title='Malli Raava' Review: Three Times.|website=Great Andhra|date=2017-12-08|access-date=2019-11-24}}{{Rating|2.75|5}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|7684228}}

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