Love Me (2024 Indian film)
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| Directed by | Arun Bhimavarapu |
| Written by | Arun Bhimavarapu |
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| Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
| Edited by | Santosh Kamireddy |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
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Running time | 128 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Love Me (also marketed as Love Me If You Dare) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic horror thriller film written and directed by Arun Bhimavarapu.[2] Produced by Dil Raju Productions, the film features Ashish Reddy and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in primary roles.[3]
The film was theatrically released on 25 May 2024.[4]
Plot[edit]
Arjun is a YouTuber known for investigating unsolved mysteries and taking on challenges that others avoid. His latest focus is on a ghost named Divyavathi, who is rumored to have caused the deaths of those who approached her. Despite the potential danger, Arjun decides to learn more about Divyavathi and her story.
As Arjun investigates, he uncovers a series of unexpected and surprising details about Divyavathi's past. He is assisted in his quest by Prathap and Priya, who provide essential support and guidance. Together, they work to solve the mystery of Divyavati, discovering her identity, the circumstances of her death, and the reason her spirit continues to haunt the present.
Cast[edit]
- Ashish Reddy as Arjun
- Vaishnavi Chaitanya as Priya
- Ravi Krishna as Prathap
- Simran Choudhary
- Rajeev Kanakala
- Samyuktha Menon as Divyavathi (cameo appearance)
Production[edit]
The film was announced and started filming in late 2023. Vaishnavi Chaitanya was announced as the lead actress, in December 2023.[5] The motion poster of the film was revealed in February 2024,[6] whereas filming was completed in March 2024.[7]
Soundtrack[edit]
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| Released | 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Language | Telugu | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
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The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by M. M. Keeravani. The first song "Raavaali Raa" was released on 30 March 2024.[8]
All lyrics are written by Chandrabose; all music is composed by M. M. Keeravani
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Raavaali Raa" | Amala Chebolu, Gomathi Iyer, Aditi Bhavaraju, Ajmal Fatima Parveen, Sai Shreya | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Stupid Heart" | Sai Shreya | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Raavaali Raa (Vaishnavi)" | Vaishnavi Chaitanya | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Em Avuthundo" | Niteesh Kondiparthi, Gomathi Iyer | 3:44 |
Release and reception[edit]
Love Me was initially scheduled to release on 25 April 2024. The film was rescheduled and released on 25 May 2024 citing production delays, 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and 2024 Indian Premier League.[9][10]
Times Now's Sasidhar Adivi opined that the screenplay is "overdone and fluffy" which made the film a letdown.[11] 123telugu gave a rating of 2.25 out of 5 stating, "Love Me tries to be a unique horror thriller but ends up being a silly and unconvincing flick", while praising Ashish's performance.[12] Echoing the same NTV gave the same rating while criticising the screenplay and pace of the film.[13] 10TV gave a rating of 2.75 out of 5 and gave a mixed review.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Harsh, B. H. (22 May 2024). "Ashish: Love Me demanded a lot of maturity as an actor". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "'Love Me – If You Dare' set to hit theatres on May 25". Telangana Today. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "'Love Me' gets a new release date, set to hit theaters on May 25 this year". The Times of India. 24 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Vaishnavi Chaitanya To Play Lead Role In Ashish Reddy's Next". News18. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Ashish and Vaishnavi's film titled 'Love Me'". Telugucinema.com. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (28 March 2024). "It's a wrap for Ashish Reddy starrer Love Me: If You Dare". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (30 March 2024). "'Raavaali Raa' from Love Me is a haunting love song". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "New release date for Love Me revealed". 123telugu.com. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Reasons behind the postponement of Love Me revealed". 123telugu.com. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Adivi, Sasidhar (25 May 2024). "Love Me If You Dare Review: This Film Is Complex And A Let down". Times Now. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Love Me Telugu Movie Review, Ashish, Vaishnavi Chaitanya". 123telugu.com. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Chaganti, Bhargav (25 May 2024). "Love Me Review: లవ్ మీ మూవీ రివ్యూ". NTV (in Telugu). Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "'లవ్ మీ' మూవీ రివ్యూ.. బేబీ ఫేమ్ వైష్ణవి చైతన్య రెండో సినిమాతో హిట్ కొట్టిందా?". 10TV (in Telugu). 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
