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	\| producer = Raj R<br />Sri Adhikari		\| producer = Raj R<br />Sri Adhikari
	\| writer = Raj R		\| writer = Raj R
	\| starring = [[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]]<br />[[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]]<br />Ananya Nagalla<br />[[Ananda Chakrapani]]		\| starring = [[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]]<br />[[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]]<br />[[Ananya Nagalla]]<br />[[Ananda Chakrapani]]
	\| music = Mark K Robin		\| music = Mark K Robin
	\| cinematography = Balu Sandilyasa		\| cinematography = Balu Sandilyasa
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	'''''Mallesham''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] based on the life of [[Chintakindi Mallesham]], written and directed by Raj{{nbsp}}R. The film features [[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]] as Mallesham, alongside [[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]], debutante Ananya Nagalla and [[Ananda Chakrapani]] in prominent roles. The film garnered positive reviews from critics upon release. Priyadarshi's performance in the film is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade\|url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html\|access-date=2020-11-14\|website=[[Film Companion]]\|language=en}}</ref>''		'''''Mallesham''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] based on the life of [[Chintakindi Mallesham]], written and directed by Raj{{nbsp}}R. The film features [[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]] as Mallesham, alongside [[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]], debutante [[Ananya Nagalla]] and [[Ananda Chakrapani]] in prominent roles. The film garnered positive reviews from critics upon release. Priyadarshi's performance in the film is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade\|url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html\|access-date=2020-11-14\|website=[[Film Companion]]\|language=en}}</ref>''

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	*[[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]] as [[Chintakindi Mallesham]]		*[[Priyadarshi (actor)\|Priyadarshi]] as [[Chintakindi Mallesham]]
	*[[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]] as Lakshmi		*[[Jhansi (TV anchor)\|Jhansi]] as Lakshmi
	*Ananya Nagalla as Padma		*[[Ananya Nagalla]] as Padma
	*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Narasimhulu		*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Narasimhulu
	* [[Gangavva]]		* [[Gangavva]]
	*Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Anji		*[[Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari]] as Anji
	*Durgaprasad K as Electrician Kiran		*Durgaprasad K as Electrician Kiran
	*[[Anvesh Michael]] as Raju		*[[Anvesh Michael]] as Raju
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	== Release ==		== Release ==
	''The Times of India'' gave the film four out of five stars and stated that "The film delivers what it promises – the story of a common man who dared to find a practical solution to the issue at hand, a man anyone can relate to. Director Raj Rachakonda needs to be lauded for this".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mallesham/movie-review/69885094.cms\|title=Mallesham Movie Review {4/5}: A biopic pulled off well\|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''The New Indian Express'' stated that "And yes, Raj deserves applause for churning out a film which has its heart in the right place. Priyadarshi’s complete ownership of the role is what elevates this film a few notches higher.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jun/22/mallesham-movie-review-a-heart-warming-and-inspiring-story-1993768.html\|title='Mallesham' movie review: A heart-warming and inspiring story\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote that "This indie-spirited film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece\|title=‘Mallesham’ review: A biopic that spells hope\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|last=Dundoo\|date=June ~~20,~~ 2019\|work=The Hindu}}</ref>		''The Times of India'' gave the film four out of five stars and stated that "The film delivers what it promises – the story of a common man who dared to find a practical solution to the issue at hand, a man anyone can relate to. Director Raj Rachakonda needs to be lauded for this".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mallesham/movie-review/69885094.cms\|title=Mallesham Movie Review {4/5}: A biopic pulled off well\|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''The New Indian Express'' stated that "And yes, Raj deserves applause for churning out a film which has its heart in the right place. Priyadarshi’s complete ownership of the role is what elevates this film a few notches higher."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jun/22/mallesham-movie-review-a-heart-warming-and-inspiring-story-1993768.html\|title='Mallesham' movie review: A heart-warming and inspiring story\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote that "This indie-spirited film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece\|title=‘Mallesham’ review: A biopic that spells hope\|first=Sangeetha Devi\|last=Dundoo\|date=20 June 2019\|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
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	=== Digital ~~Release~~ ===		=== Digital release ===
	The film ~~was~~ digitally released on [[Netflix]].		The film has a theatrical release and digitally released on [[Netflix]].

	== Accolades ==		== Accolades ==
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	\|Priyadarshi		\|Priyadarshi
	\|{{nom}}		\|{{nom}}
	\| rowspan="4" \|<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2 March 2020\|title=Critics Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-nominations-list-6295588/\|access-date=10 March 2020\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=28 March 2020\|title=Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/\|access-date=29 March 2020\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>		\| rowspan="4" \|<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2 March 2020\|title=Critics Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-nominations-list-6295588/\|access-date=10 March 2020\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web\|date=28 March 2020\|title=Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/\|access-date=29 March 2020\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|Best Actor – Female		\|Best Actor – Female
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	\|{{won}}		\|{{won}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|11 January 2020		\| rowspan="2" \|11 January 2020
	\|[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]		\| rowspan="2" \|[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
	\|Special Appreciation		\|Special Appreciation
	\|''Mallesham''		\|''Mallesham''
	\|{{won}}		\|{{won}}
			\| rowspan="2" \|<ref>{{Cite web\|date=12 January 2020\|title=Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html\|access-date=12 January 2020\|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
			\|-
			\|Best Story
			\|Raj Rachakonda, Peddinti Ashok Kumar
			\|{{won}}
			\|-
			\|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards\|18 September 2021]]
			\|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
			\|Best Debutant Producer – Telugu
			\|Studio 99
			\|{{won}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=SIIMA 2021 Full Winners List: Mahesh Babu – Rashmika Mandanna Win Best Actor And Actress Award \|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/siima-2021-full-winners-list-mahesh-babu-rashmika-mandanna-win-best-actor-and-actress-award-4968951/ \|website=India.com \|date=20 September 2021}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards\|18 September 2021]]
			\|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
			\|Best Debutant Actress
			\|[[Ananya Nagalla]]
			\|{{nom}}
	\|		\|
			\|-
			\|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards\|18 September 2021]]
			\|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
			\|Best Debutant Director
			\|Raj R
			\|{{nom}}
	\|		\|
	\|Best ~~Story~~		\|-
	\|''Raj ~~Rachakonda , Peddinti Ashok Kumar''~~		\|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards\|18 September 2021]]
			\|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
			\|Best Debutant Producer
			\|Studio 99 (Raj R & Sri Adhikari)
	\|{{won}}		\|{{won}}
	\|<ref>{{Cite web\|date=12 January 2020\|title=Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html\|access-date=12 January 2020\|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>		\|
	\|}		\|}

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{{short description|2019 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mallesham
| image = Mallesham_Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Raj R
| producer = Raj R<br />Sri Adhikari
| writer = Raj R
| starring = [[Priyadarshi (actor)|Priyadarshi]]<br />[[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]]<br />Ananya Nagalla<br />[[Ananda Chakrapani]]
| music = Mark K Robin
| cinematography = Balu Sandilyasa
| editing = Raghavender V
| studio = Studio 99
| distributor = [[Suresh Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|2019|06|21|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR|2.5 [[crore]]}}<ref name="sakshi">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-12-31|title=2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే..|trans-title=Highest grossing films of 2019|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|5 crore}}<ref name="sakshi" />
}}

'''''Mallesham''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] based on the life of [[Chintakindi Mallesham]], written and directed by Raj{{nbsp}}R. The film features [[Priyadarshi (actor)|Priyadarshi]] as Mallesham, alongside [[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]], debutante Ananya Nagalla and [[Ananda Chakrapani]] in prominent roles. The film garnered positive reviews from critics upon release. Priyadarshi's performance in the film is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade|url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html|access-date=2020-11-14|website=[[Film Companion]]|language=en}}</ref>''

== Plot ==
{{more plot|section|date=December 2020}}
[[Chintakindi Mallesham]], a school dropout, goes on to revolutionize the weaving industry by creating the Asu machine.

== Cast ==
*[[Priyadarshi (actor)|Priyadarshi]] as [[Chintakindi Mallesham]]
*[[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]] as Lakshmi
*Ananya Nagalla as Padma
*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Narasimhulu
* [[Gangavva]]
*Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Anji
*Durgaprasad K as Electrician Kiran
*[[Anvesh Michael]] as Raju
*[[Jayasri Rachakonda]] as Dr. Indira, gynecologist
*[[Thiruveer]] as Veera Pratap
*[[Laxman Aelay]]
*[[Thagubothu Ramesh]]
*[[Dheer Charan Srivastav]]

== Production ==
Short film director Raj made his directorial debut with this film.<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/jul/25/the-making-of-mallesham-2009048.html|title=The Making of Mallesham|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He had seen the [[TED talk]] by [[Chintakindi Mallesham]] and wanted to create a film about Mallesham.<ref name="H">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/artist-laxman-aelay-and-chintakindi-mallesham-hold-forth-on-the-biopic-mallesham/article27949174.ece|title=Behind the scenes of 'Mallesham', the Telugu biopic on an ikat weaver|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=15 June 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Carl Zeiss super-speed lenses were used to shoot the film as Raj wanted the film to feel like [[Shyam Benegal]]'s ''[[Susman (film)|Susman]]'' (1987). The film was shot in Revanapally and the crew stayed in the village for a year to shoot the film.<ref name="N"/> [[Laxman Aelay]] was signed as the head of art production after a hiatus of almost 25 years. His last work was ''[[Nirantharam]]'' (1995). He helped the crew by referring local artisans to the team. His drawings of weavers were used as references for the crew. <ref name="H"/> The trailer released on 29 May.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priyadarshis-mallesham-trailer-is-here-and-its-promising/articleshow/69563874.cms|title=Priyadarshi's 'Mallesham' trailer is here and it's promising! - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mallesham
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Mark K Robin
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2019
| recorded = 2019
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length =
| label =
| producer = Mark K Robin
| prev_title = [[Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya]]
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
The songs were composed by Mark K Robin.
{|class="wikitable"
! Song Title !! Lyricist !! Singer(s)
|-
| "Dhana Dhana Dhann" || [[Goreti Venkanna]] || [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
|-
| "Naaku Nuvvani" || [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] || Sri Krishna, [[Ramya Behara]]
|-
|"Oho Jambiya" || Goreti Venkanna || Goreti Venkanna, Rahul SipliGunj
|-
|"Aa Challani" || Dasaradhi || Anurag Kulkarni
|-
|"Kotha Kotha Ga" || Goreti Venkanna || Sri Krishna & Ramya Behara
|-
|"Amma Deevena" || Chandrabose || Sri Krishna
|-
| "Amma Deevena" (Instrumental) || ||
|-
| "Entha Maaya" || Ashok Peddinti || Ramya Behara
|-
| "Sethikochina Biddi" || Chandrabose || Anurag Kulkarni
|}

== Release ==
''The Times of India'' gave the film four out of five stars and stated that "The film delivers what it promises – the story of a common man who dared to find a practical solution to the issue at hand, a man anyone can relate to. Director Raj Rachakonda needs to be lauded for this".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mallesham/movie-review/69885094.cms|title=Mallesham Movie Review {4/5}: A biopic pulled off well|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''The New Indian Express'' stated that "And yes, Raj deserves applause for churning out a film which has its heart in the right place. Priyadarshi’s complete ownership of the role is what elevates this film a few notches higher.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jun/22/mallesham-movie-review-a-heart-warming-and-inspiring-story-1993768.html|title='Mallesham' movie review: A heart-warming and inspiring story|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' wrote that "This indie-spirited film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece|title=‘Mallesham’ review: A biopic that spells hope|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=June 20, 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
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=== Digital Release ===
The film was digitally released on [[Netflix]].

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Date of ceremony
!Award
!Category
!Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!Result
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="4" |28 March 2020
| rowspan="4" |Critics Choice Film Awards
|Best Actor – Male
|Priyadarshi
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 March 2020|title=Critics Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-nominations-list-6295588/|access-date=10 March 2020|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 March 2020|title=Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/|access-date=29 March 2020|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actor – Female
|Jhansi
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Director
|Raj Rachakonda
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Film
|''Mallesham''
|{{won}}
|-
|11 January 2020
|[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
|Special Appreciation
|''Mallesham''
|{{won}}
|-
|
|
|Best Story
|''Raj Rachakonda , Peddinti Ashok Kumar''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 January 2020|title=Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html|access-date=12 January 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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