Manmadhudu is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, who co-wrote the script with Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Nagarjuna under the Annapurna Studios banner, the film stars Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre, and Anshu, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film follows Abhiram, an ad agency manager, whose disdain for women is challenged when he is forced to work with Harika, a spirited assistant manager. Their evolving relationship helps Abhiram confront his past and reconsider his views on love and women.

Plot

Abhiram is a manager at an advertising agency who harbours a deep disdain for women, which he openly expresses every day. His workplace, however, is filled with women, forcing him to navigate this uncomfortable environment. Prasad, the chairman of the company and Abhiram's paternal uncle, appoints Harika as a new assistant manager. Abhiram resents her presence and begins to bully her, even going as far as bugging her desk to steal her idea for a lipstick advertisement. He belittles her and accuses her of being careless in her work.