8 A.M. Metro

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8 A.M. Metro
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Rachakonda
Written byRaj Rachakonda
Based onAndamina Jeevitam by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy
Produced by
  • Raj Rachakonda
  • Kishore Ganji
Starring
CinematographySunny Kurapati
Edited byAnil Aalayam
Music byMark K. Robin
Production
company
Studio 99
Distributed byPlatoon Distribution
Release date
  • 19 May 2023 (2023-05-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budgetest.₹4 crore[1]

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. 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.[3]

Plot

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

Production

The film contains seven poems written by Gulzar.[4][5]

Filming

Many scenes of the film were shot in Hyderabad Metro.

Music

8 A.M. Metro
Soundtrack album by
Mark K. Robin
Released29 May 2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:43
LanguageHindi
LabelSony Music India
Mark K. Robin chronology
The Ghost
(2022)
8 A.M. Metro
(2023)
My Name Is Shruthi
(2023)
Official audio
8 A.M. Metro - Full Album on YouTube

The film's music is composed by Mark K Robin.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Woh Khuda"Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj JulooriJyoti Nooran, Sultana Nooran3:13
2."Ghoomey"Manoj JulooriJubin Nautiyal3:42
3."Phir Se Dil Toota"Kausar MunirVishal Mishra3:08
4."Hey Fikar"Kausar MunirJonita Gandhi3:01
5."Ghoomey (R&B Version)"Manoj JulooriR&B3:17
6."Woh Khuda (Javed Ali Version)"Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj JulooriJaved Ali3:27
7."Hey Fikar (Suzanne's Version)"Kausar MunirSuzanne D'Mello2:55
Total length:22:43

Release

The film was theatrically released on 19 May 2023.[3]

Critical reception

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.[6] Grace Cycril of India Today gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film is like a group therapy session.[7]

References

  1. ^ "India Box Office: '8AM Metro' Earns 0.3 Million, 'IB71' Improves In Week 2". Forbes. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. ^ "'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. ^ a b "It's 8 A. M. Metro, After Mallesham". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. ^ Pioneer, The. "Gulzar unveils poster of Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher's movie '8 A.M. Metro'". The Pioneer. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. ^ Team, Koimoi com (14 April 2023). "Gulzar Sahab Launches The First Look Poster Of Gulshan Devaiah & Saiyami Kher Starrer 8 A.M. Metro". Koimoi. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. ^ "8 AM Review". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "8 AM Metro Movie Review: Saiyami Kher, Gulshan Deviah's film is a poetic ode to Bollywood". 18 May 2023.

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