Madhuvidhu (film 2026)

{{short description|2026 Indian Malayalam-language film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Madhuvidhu
| image =
| caption =
| director = Vishnu Aravind
| writer =
| producer = Ajith Vinayaka
| starring = [[Sharaf U Dheen]]
Kalyani Panicker
[[Jagadish (actor)|Jagadish]]
Azees Nedumangad
| cinematography =
| editing =
| music =
| production_companies = Ajith Vinayaka Films
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| release_date = {{Film date|2026|04|23|df=y}}
}}
'''''Madhuvidhu''''' ({{translation|Honeymoon}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]-language romantic comedy film directed by Vishnu Aravind and produced by Ajith Vinayaka under the banner of Ajith Vinayaka Films.{{cite news |date=2026-04-23 |title=Madhuvidhu Movie Details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/madhuvidhu/movieshow/129080603.cms |access-date=2026-04-24 |work=[[The Times of India]]}} The film stars [[Sharaf U Dheen]] and Kalyani Panicker in the lead roles, alongside [[Jagadish (actor)|Jagadish]] and Azees Nedumangad in supporting roles.{{cite web |title=Madhuvidhu (2026) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38781091/ |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=[[IMDb]]}}

== Cast ==
* [[Sharaf U Dheen]]
* Kalyani Panicker
* [[Jagadish (actor)|Jagadish]]
* Azees Nedumangad
* [[Vineeth Thattil David]]
* [[Siju Wilson]] (cameo appearance)

== Release ==
The film was released in theatres on 23 April 2026.{{cite web |title=Madhuvidhu Movie Tickets |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/bengaluru/madhuvidhu/ET00493726 |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=[[BookMyShow]]}}

== Critical reception ==
''Madhuvidhu'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the lead cast but noted issues with the script's depth. ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave a positive review, calling it "a fun romantic comedy short on emotional weight" but highlighting the chemistry between Sharaf U Dheen and Kalyani Panicker.{{cite news |date=2026-04-23 |title=Madhuvidhu Movie Review: A fun romantic comedy short on emotional weight |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2026/Apr/23/madhuvidhu-movie-review-a-fun-romantic-comedy-short-on-emotional-weight |access-date=2026-04-24 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}} ''[[The Hindu]]'' described the film as a light-hearted entertainer that "squanders a promising conflict" in its second half.{{cite news |last=Saraswathy |first=Maya |date=2026-04-23 |title=Madhuvidhu movie review: A light-hearted film that squanders a promising conflict |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/madhuvidhu-movie-review-a-light-hearted-film-that-squanders-a-promising-conflict/article70897788.ece |access-date=2026-04-24 |work=[[The Hindu]]}} ''[[The Indian Express]]'' (Malayalam edition) appreciated the performances of Sharaf U Dheen and Jagadish, noting the film's situational humor.{{cite news |date=2026-04-23 |title=Madhuvidhu Movie Review & Rating |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/madhuvidhu-movie-review-rating-sharaf-u-dheen-11757357 |access-date=2026-04-24 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}} ''[[Rediff.com]]'' awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating it is an "enjoyable ride" for the family audience.{{cite web |date=2026-04-24 |title=Madhuvidhu Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/madhuvidhu-review/20260424.htm |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}} ''Lensmen Reviews'' noted that while the direction was competent, the plot felt thin towards the climax.{{cite web |date=2026-04-23 |title=Madhuvidhu Malayalam Movie Review (2026) |url=https://lensmenreviews.com/madhuvidhu-malayalam-movie-review-2026/ |access-date=2026-04-24 |website=Lensmen Reviews}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|38781091}}