Music Shop Murthy is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama movie that has mesmerized the audience with some elegant storytelling and some amusing characters. The film is directed by Siva Paladugu and produced by Fly High Cinemas where Ajay Ghosh and Chandini Chowdary play lead roles along with Aamani, Amit Sharma, Bhanu Chander, Dayanand Reddy and several others in supporting roles. Let’s discuss some of the features of this film that make it stand out.Audience engaged in the film. The plot of the film is about Murthy, a middle-aged man who is around 52 years old, who happened to be a resident of Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh and owned a music shop in the area.
Plot Overview
The story revolves around Murthy, a 52-year-old man who runs a music shop in his hometown of Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh. Despite his kind-hearted nature and passion for music, Murthy struggles to keep his business afloat due to financial challenges. His wife, Jaya, pressures him to sell the shop and start a cell phone business, but Murthy dreams of becoming a DJ and making a name for himself. The film beautifully captures Murthy’s journey, highlighting his resilience, dreams, and the challenges he faces.
Cast of Music Shop Murthy
- Ajay Ghosh as Murthy (DJ Murthy)
- Chandini Chowdary as DJ Anjana
- Aamani as Jaya, Murthy’s wife
- Amit Sharma as DJ Devil (D)
- Bhanu Chander as Ramakrishna, Anjana’s father
- Dayanand Reddy as James
- Chatrapathi Sekhar as ETV Prabhakar
- Podakandla Siva Karthik as Danda
- Srinivas Muralidhar Goud as Ujith Dev as Sharath
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OTT Release Date
“Music Shop Murthy” was available for streaming on several OTT platforms beginning on July 16, 2024. The acquisition of digital rights by ETV Win and Amazon Prime Video made it easier for more people to watch the movie from the comfort of their couches. The availability of the film on OTT platforms helped boost the film’s popularity as it was made available to those people who did not have the opportunity to watch it in theatres.
Reviews
“Music Shop Murthy” received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Here are some key points from various reviews:
- As reported by Suhas Sistu of The Hans India, Ajay Ghosh stands out in the film, which he describes as a “must see” because it “contains heartfelt drama.” The review underlined the film’s efficacy in drama, in that it is able to drive out strong emotions through its characters and story line.
- This film is rated 3 out of 5 stars by BH Harsh of Cinema Express with particular appreciation of Chowdary and Ghosh’s acting. Harsh emphasized the clever sweetness and cheerfulness that were characteristic of this film, which made it well-received.
- The movie was well-received; according to The times of India, it is a “poignant tale of valour and determination” and it is technically well-executed. In the review, it was noted that the director has skilfully managed to blend humour and drama in the film.
In general the film’s narrative and the acting were sufficiently heartwarming and therefore many have praised it, making it an impressive addition to the Telugu film industry.
Box Office Collection
Music Shop Murthy seems to have been well received at the box office considering its low budget production. Though it did not reach massive expectations, it managed to do well at the theaters and grossed enough to be classified as a fair deal. Well, the glowing reviews and buzz added greatly to its commercial achievements.
Budget
The production cost of “Music Shop Murthy” hasn’t been made available to the general public. However, the film is believed to have been produced with a low budget according to its overall level. Though with limitations in budget, the people behind the production were able to produce and enhance a good story that was appreciated by the viewers.
Hit or Flop?
Audiences and critics can agree on one thing, Music Shop Murthy is a success, especially when it comes to the reception of the critics. This can be seen in recurrent patterns where the ability of the film to move the viewers and the great performances of the actors elevated the film. Blockbuster numbers are still far fetch, but it can defiantly be remembered for something.
Conclusion
It’s incredibly refreshing to see a film that endorses perseverance in pursuing dreams and as ‘Music Shop Murthy’ suggests, this is where the sweet spot lies. It never surprised me to see Ajay Ghosh play the protagonist after being a character actor for a long time, and Chandini Chowdary’s inclusion as DJ Anjana made the film even more interesting. Such a tender, benign and heavily focused narrative along with some high commendable acting should, in my opinion, make the film appealing to the audience, who wish to see a well told and heartwarming story.
For me, the most fascinating aspect of watching the evolution of ‘Music Shop Murthy’, is how writer-centric Indian cinema constantly changes. And as the film matures, I can only wish that the complete shift from talking head films come true. So for all Music, drama or decent story lovers, you have something great in “Music Shop Murthy”.
