Manamey [Prime]

Manamey (translated as Ourselves) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film, written and directed by Sriram Adittya. The film was produced by People Media Factory in collaboration with Ramsey Studios Production. It is inspired by the 2010 American production Life As We Know It, it features Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles.

Vikram is a carefree youth pursuing his master's degree in the UK. One day, he receives devastating news from India—his close friend and classmate from London, Anurag, has tragically died in a fire accident along with his wife. Vikram rushes back to India and unexpectedly finds himself becoming the caretaker of Anurag's young son, Kushi. At the same time, Subhadra, a close friend of Kushi's mother, also steps in to care for the child. The two of them, Vikram and Subhadra, move to the UK to start a new life as the guardians of the two-year-old. While Vikram is initially irresponsible and carefree, Subhadra has a deep affection for Kushi. The heart of the film revolves around how this unlikely pair overcomes their differences to take care of the little boy.

The film was initially announced under the working title #Sharwa35 on March 6, 2023, coinciding with Sharwanand's 39th birthday. However, it wasn't until March 6, 2024, that the official title, Manamey, was revealed. Approximately 80% of the movie was filmed in London, with additional scenes shot in Bangkok, Shankarpalle, and Hyderabad. To mark Krithi's birthday on September 21, 2023, the team released a character look poster. Sharwanand reportedly completed his shooting schedule in September, and principal photography wrapped up on October 24, 2023. The film's title was officially unveiled along with a first-look glimpse on March 6, 2024, followed by the release of the teaser on April 19, 2024.