# Dear Megha
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{{Short description|2021 film by A. Sushanth Reddy}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Dear Megha
| image = Dear Megha.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [Sushanth Reddy](/source/Sushanth_Reddy)
| writer =
| screenplay = [Sushanth Reddy](/source/Sushanth_Reddy)
| story = [K. S. Ashoka](/source/K._S._Ashoka)
| based_on = {{Based on |''[Dia](/source/Dia_(film))'' (2020) by [K. S. Ashoka](/source/K._S._Ashoka)}}
| producer = Arjun Dasyan
| starring = [Megha Akash](/source/Megha_Akash)
[Adith Arun](/source/Adith_Arun)
Arjun Somayajula
| cinematography = I. Andrew
| editing = [Prawin Pudi](/source/Prawin_Pudi)
| music = Gowra Hari
| studio = Vedaansh Creative Works
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|09|03}}
| runtime = 121 minutes[{{Cite web |last=Raavi |first=Sridhar |date=31 August 2021 |title=Crisp Runtime for Dear Megha |url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/crisp-runtime-for-dear-megha/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901050318/https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/crisp-runtime-for-dear-megha/ |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=2 September 2021 |website=Mirchi9}}]
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
}}
'''''Dear Megha''''' is a 2021 Indian [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language)-language [romantic drama film](/source/romantic_drama_film) directed by [Sushanth Reddy](/source/Sushanth_Reddy).[{{Cite web |date=31 August 2021 |title=Trailer of Dear Megha starring Megha Akash released |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/trailer-dear-megha-starring-megha-akash-released-154607 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051807/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/trailer-dear-megha-starring-megha-akash-released-154607 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}] Produced by Arjun Dasyan under Vedaansh Creative Works, the film stars [Megha Akash](/source/Megha_Akash), [Adith Arun](/source/Adith_Arun) and Arjun Somayajula. A remake of 2020 [Kannada](/source/Kannada_cinema) film [''Dia''](/source/Dia_(film)),[{{Cite web |date=30 August 2021 |title=డియర్ మేఘ ట్రైలర్: ప్రేమకథలకు ముగింపు లేదట! |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/megha-akash-adith-arun-dear-megha-movie-trailer-released-1391612 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830062128/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/megha-akash-adith-arun-dear-megha-movie-trailer-released-1391612 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}] the plot follows the [triangular love story](/source/Love_triangle).[{{Cite web |title=Dear Megha trailer: a triangle love! |url=https://telugucinema.com/videos/dear-megha-trailer-a-triangle-love |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051117/https://telugucinema.com/videos/dear-megha-trailer-a-triangle-love |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Telugu Cinema |date=29 August 2021 |language=en-US}}] The film was released on 3 September 2021.[{{Cite news |title=From 'Nootokka Jillala Andagadu' to 'Dear Megha,' 5 Telugu movies are set to release this week! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-nootokka-jillala-andagadu-to-dear-megha-5-telugu-movies-are-set-to-release-this-week/articleshow/85791328.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901045151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-nootokka-jillala-andagadu-to-dear-megha-5-telugu-movies-are-set-to-release-this-week/articleshow/85791328.cms |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The Times of India}}]
==Plot==
Megha takes three years to confess her feelings to Arjun but he dies in a terrible accident. Later, when she begins a new life with Aadi, she finds out that Arjun is still alive.
== Cast ==
* [Megha Akash](/source/Megha_Akash) as Megha Swaroop "Soup"
* [Adith Arun](/source/Adith_Arun) as Aadi
* Arjun Somayajula as Arjun
* [Pavitra Lokesh](/source/Pavitra_Lokesh) as Aadi's mother
*[Ananda Chakrapani](/source/Ananda_Chakrapani) as Megha's father
== Production ==
The film was launched with a [muhurat shot](/source/muhurat_shot) on 10 December 2020. The film was shot at various locations including [Gateway of India](/source/Gateway_of_India) in [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai), and [Pernem railway station](/source/Pernem_railway_station) in [Pernem](/source/Pernem) ([Goa](/source/Goa)).[{{Cite web |date=27 August 2021 |title=Dear Megha shot in unique locations |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270821/dear-megha-shot-in-unique-locations.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901044152/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270821/dear-megha-shot-in-unique-locations.html |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}] Filming was done for four days, at Pernem railway station. The entire filming was done in 28 days and was [wrapped up](/source/Wrap_(filmmaking)) in February 2021.[{{Cite web |last=Pavani |date=24 February 2021 |title=షూటింగ్ పూర్తిచేసుకున్న 'డియర్ మేఘ' |url=https://telugu.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/02/24/dear-megha-movie-team-wraps-up-shooting-work/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052939/https://telugu.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/02/24/dear-megha-movie-team-wraps-up-shooting-work/ |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Thetelugufilmnagar |language=te}}] [Pavitra Lokesh](/source/Pavitra_Lokesh) reprised her role from the original version.[{{Cite web |title=Telugu and Hindi remakes of 'Dia' take off |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/24/telugu-and-hindiremakes-of-dia-take-off-2240267.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904035631/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/24/telugu-and-hindiremakes-of-dia-take-off-2240267.html |archive-date=4 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}}]
== Soundtrack ==
The first single "Aamani Unte" was released on 16 July 2021.[{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde launches first single from 'Dear Megha' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-launches-first-single-from-dear-megha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718130151/https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-launches-first-single-from-dear-megha |archive-date=18 July 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}] Prakash Pecheti of ''[Telangana Today](/source/Telangana_Today)'' wrote that "Sid Sriram’s voice and music director Gowra Hari’s rendition would probably be the best work that a film like ‘Dear Megha’ could get."[{{Cite web|date=2021-09-04|title='Dear Megha' has a story replete with surprises and unlucky events|url=https://telanganatoday.com/dear-megha-has-a-story-replete-with-surprises-and-unlucky-events|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906043324/https://telanganatoday.com/dear-megha-has-a-story-replete-with-surprises-and-unlucky-events|url-status=live}}]
{{Infobox album
| name = Dear Megha
| type = [Soundtrack](/source/Soundtrack)
| artist = Gowra Hari
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2021|8|26}} ({{small|Jukebox}})
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [Feature film soundtrack](/source/Feature_film_soundtrack)
| length = {{Duration|m=18|s=00}}
| language = [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language)
| label = Silly Monks Music
| producer = Gowra Hari
| prev_title = Evadu Thakkuva Kadu
| prev_year = 2019
| year = 2021
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|X0DHT3jpoJc|Audio Jukebox}}}}
{{singles
| name = Dear Megha
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Aamani Unte
| single1date = 16 July 2021
| single2 = Bagundhi Ee Kaalame
| single2date = 29 July 2021
| single3 = Gundello Kanneeti Megham
| single3date = 7 August 2021
}}
}}
{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| length2 = 4:09
| total_length =
| title1 = Aamani Unte
| extra1 = [Anurag Kulkarni](/source/Anurag_Kulkarni)
| length1 = 4:09
| all_music = Gowra Hari
| title2 = Bagundhi Ee Kaalame
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = Krishna Kanth
| extra2 = [Sid Sriram](/source/Sid_Sriram)
| title3 = Chusa Ninu Chusa
| length3 = 00:15
| extra3 = Sahithi
| title4 = Gundello Kanneeti Megham
| extra4 = Harini
| title5 = Kashtam Vasthe Nake
| extra5 = Gowra Hari
}}
== Release ==
In August 2021, ''[The Hans India](/source/The_Hans_India)'' reported that the film will be released directly on the [over-the-top media service](/source/over-the-top_media_service).[{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=18 August 2021 |title='Dia' Telugu remake 'Dear Megha' to have an OTT release? |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/dia-telugu-remake-dear-megha-to-have-an-ott-release-702161 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052938/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/dia-telugu-remake-dear-megha-to-have-an-ott-release-702161 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=[The Hans India](/source/The_Hans_India)}}] Later, it was announced that the film would release in theatres on 3 September 2021.[{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=23 August 2021 |title=Telugu film 'Dear Megha' to arrive in cinemas on 3 September |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-dear-megha-to-arrive-in-cinemas-on-3-september-11629694956213.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052938/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-dear-megha-to-arrive-in-cinemas-on-3-september-11629694956213.html |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=[Mint](/source/Mint_(newspaper))}}]
== Reception ==
Thadhagath Pathi of ''[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and felt that the film is a faithful remake of its original. He added "''Dear Megha'' is a well-shot film that’ll leave you disturbed – just what the makers intended. But how fair is it really to not delve further into Megha’s life is a question the audience can answer."[{{Citation|title=Dear Megha Movie Review: A faithful remake of Dia|newspaper=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/dear-megha/movie-review/85894986.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906043322/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/dear-megha/movie-review/85894986.cms|url-status=live}}] In contrast, Murali Krishna CH felt that film is not so efficient remake of [''Dia''](/source/Dia_(film)). He praised Megha's acting performance and film score.[{{Cite web|title='Dear Megha' movie review: A not so efficient remake of Dia|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/sep/04/dear-megha-movie-review-a-not-so-efficient-remake-of-dia-2354001.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906043322/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/sep/04/dear-megha-movie-review-a-not-so-efficient-remake-of-dia-2354001.html|url-status=live}}] ''[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)'''s Y Sunita Chowdhary commented that the film was neither great nor bad.[{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2021-09-03|title='Dear Megha' movie review: Love and life, in fits and starts|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/dear-megha-movie-review-love-and-life-in-fits-and-starts/article36273211.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906043323/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/dear-megha-movie-review-love-and-life-in-fits-and-starts/article36273211.ece|url-status=live}}]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt14142644}}
Category:2021 Telugu-language films
Category:2021 Indian films
Category:2021 films
Category:2021 romantic drama films
Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Films set in Mumbai
Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Films shot in Mumbai
Category:Indian romantic drama films
Category:Telugu remakes of Kannada films
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