23 Iravai Moodu
2025 Indian Telugu-language film by Raj Rachakonda
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23 Iravai Moodu is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film written and directed by Raj Rachakonda.[1] Based on 1991 Tsunduru massacre, 1993 Chilakaluripeta massacre and 1997 Hyderabad Car Bomb Blast, the film features Teja and Tanmai in lead roles.
- Teja
- Tanmai
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| Directed by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Written by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Produced by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sunny Kurapati |
| Edited by | Anil Aalayam |
| Music by | Mark K Robin |
Production company | Studio 99 |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was released on 16 May 2025.[2]
Plot
The plot of 23 Iravai Moodu centers on Sagar, a young man from a backward community in a Guntur district village, and his love interest, Susheela, who comes from a similar background.[3]
Pressured by Susheela's unexpected pregnancy and an urgent need for money to start their married life, Sagar, guided by his friend Dasu, gets involved in a bus robbery planned to appear as a Naxalite act.[4]
When their disguise is uncovered and the passengers retaliate, Sagar desperately ignites a matchstick to help Dasu escape, but the ensuing chaos leads to the bus catching fire and the tragic death of 23 passengers.[5]
Cast
- Teja as Sagar
- Tanmai as Suseela
- Pawon Ramesh as Das
- Jhansi as Dr. Beena
- Thagubothu Ramesh as Raju
- Praneeth Yaron as SI
Music
All music is composed by Mark K Robin.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bangaram Akkarleni" | Chandrabose | Karthik, Ramya Behara | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Kosee Koyyangaane" | Warangal Shankar | Rela John | 2:02 |
| 3. | "Egaraale" | Chandrabose | Kailash Kher | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Dhora Pogaaka" | Indus Martin | Aditi Bhavaraju | 2:27 |
| 5. | "Cherasala" | Chandrabose | Chinmayi Sripada, Kapil Kapilan | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Jo laali Jo Jo" | Indus Martin | Aditi Bhavaraju | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Laali Paata Inka Avvanelede" | Rahman | Sindhuja Srinivasan | 2:53 |
Release and reception
23 Iravai Moodu was released on 16 May 2025.[citation needed] The film was released on Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win on 27 June 2025.[6]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that, "23 is not an easy film to watch; it is a brave film that does not flinch from addressing tough issues" and praised the writing.[7] NTV rated the film 3 out of 5 with particular praise for lead cast and Raj Rachakonda.[8]