| 8 A.M. Metro | |
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| File:8 A.M. Metro Theatrical Release Poster.png Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Raj Rachakonda |
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| Written by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Based on | Andamina Jeevitam by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Mark K. Robin |
| Cinematography | Sunny Kurapati |
| Edited by | Anil Aalayam |
Production company | Studio 99 |
| Distributed by | Platoon Distribution |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
8 A.M. Metro is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. The film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher in pivotal roles. This film is inspired from Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy's novel Andhamaina Jeevitham (trans| Life is Beautiful).[1] The film tells the unusual story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other.[2]
The film released theatrically on 19 May 2023 to positive reviews from critics.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film follows Iravati, a 29-year-old housewife whose mundane life in Nanded is turned upside down when she has to rush to Hyderabad to tend to her pregnant sister who is confined to the bed. Fighting off recurring panic attacks, she turns to Preetam, a banker with more to him than meets the eye, and the duo subsequently go on many journeys, finding solace in each other's company.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Gulshan Devaiah as Preetam
- Saiyami Kher as Iravati "Ira"
- Kalpika Ganesh as Mridula
- Umesh Kamat as Umesh
- Rajiv Kumar Aneja as writer
- Sandeep Bharadwaj as Abhiram
- Moin Jaan as Ira's Father
- Jay Jha as Partho
- Nimisha Nair as Riya
- Dheer Charan Srivastav as Iqbal
- Madhu Swaminath as Jaya
Production[edit | edit source]
The film contains seven poems written by Gulzar.[4]
Filming[edit | edit source]
Many scenes of the film were shot in Hyderabad Metro.
Music[edit | edit source]
| 8 A.M. Metro | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Mark K. Robin | ||||
| Released | 29 May 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:43 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Mark K. Robin chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| 8 A.M. Metro – Full Album at YouTube | ||||
The film's music is composed by Mark K Robin.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Woh Khuda" | Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori | Nooran Sisters | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Ghoomey" | Manoj Juloori | Jubin Nautiyal | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Phir Se Dil Toota" | Kausar Munir | Vishal Mishra | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Hey Fikar" | Kausar Munir | Jonita Gandhi | 3:01 |
| 5. | "Ghoomey (R&B Version)" | Manoj Juloori | R&B | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Woh Khuda (Javed Ali Version)" | Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori | Javed Ali | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Hey Fikar (Suzanne's Version)" | Kausar Munir | Suzanne D'Mello | 2:55 |
| Total length: | 22:43 | |||
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was theatrically released on 19 May 2023.[3]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
8 A.M. Metro received positive reviews from critics.[5] Template:Rotten Tomatoes prose[6]
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film tells the meaning of live, life, loss and eventual healing.[7] Grace Cycril of India Today gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film is like a group therapy session.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.ottplay.com/features/8-am-metro-the-gulshan-devaiah-saiyami-kher-film-should-have-been-a-book/d4fdc8eb0f6
- ↑ "'8 A.M. Metro' tells the story of two strangers brought together by destiny". The Times of India. 14 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "It's 8 A. M. Metro, After Mallesham". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ Pioneer, The. "Gulzar unveils poster of Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher's movie '8 A.M. Metro'". The Pioneer. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ "Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher's 8 A.M. Metro gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
It was released in theatres on May 19, 2023 and received positive reviews from audience and critics.
- ↑ "8 A.M. Metro | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ↑ "8 AM Review". The Times of India.
- ↑ "8 AM Metro Movie Review: Saiyami Kher, Gulshan Deviah's film is a poetic ode to Bollywood". 18 May 2023.