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{{Short description|2024 Indian Drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Utsavam<ref>{{cite news |title=Utsavam movie Cast & Crew |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/utsavam/movieshow/107983515.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
| image = Utsavam2024 film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Arjun Sai
| writer = Arjun Sai
| screenplay =
| story =
| producer = Suresh Patil
| starring = {{plain list|
*Dilip Prakash<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994673472/Dileep-and-Regina-Utsavam-teaser-is-trending-on-social-media | title=సోషల్ మీడియాలో దూసుకుపోతున్న దిలీప్, రెజీనా ఉత్సవం టీజర్ |language=Telugu | trans-title=Dilip & Regina's Utsavam Teaser Trending on social media|website=India Herald}}</ref>
*[[Regena Cassandrra]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/utsavam-regina-cassandras-next-with-first-time-director-arjun-sai-wraps-its-shoot/d6b87054f7454 | title=Utsavam: Regina Cassandra's next with first-time director Arjun Sai wraps its shoot|website=[[OTTPlay]] }}</ref>
*[[Prakash Raj]]
*[[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]
*[[Brahmanandam]]
*[[Ali (actor)|Ali]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Rasool Ellore]]
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| music = [[Anup Rubens]]
| studio = Hornbill Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2024|09|13|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
}}

'''''Utsavam''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|family drama]] film directed by Arjun Sai in his directorial debut. Produced by Suresh Patil under Hornbill Pictures, The film stars newcomer Dilip Prakash and [[Regena Cassandrra]] in the lead roles with [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Brahmanandam]], [[Ali (actor)|Ali]], and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]. ''Utsavam'' was released on 13 September 2024.

==Plot==
The film follows the story of Krishna (Dilip Prakash), a passionate individual determined to revive the age-old tradition of theater plays in modern times. Set against the backdrop of the ''Surabhi Natakalu''—a legendary form of Telugu theater—the film delves into Krishna's journey to bring this art form back to life. Alongside his love interest, Rama ([[Regina Cassandra]]), and guided by his father, Abhimanyu Narayan ([[Prakash Raj]]), Krishna faces numerous challenges as he strives to uphold the legacy of theater. The film combines love, drama, and a deep respect for cultural heritage, presenting a heartfelt narrative about preserving art in the face of modernity.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*Dilip Prakash as Krishna Abhimanyu
*[[Regena Cassandrra]] as Rama
*[[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] as Aaradhyulu
*[[Prakash Raj]] as Abhimanyu Narayana
*[[Brahmanandam]] as Guinness Book Panthulu
*[[Ali (actor)|Ali]] as Naradhudu
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Mahadev Nayudu
*[[Raghu Babu]] as Raju Garu
*[[L. B. Sriram]]
*[[Anish Kuruvilla]]
*[[Priyadarshi Pulikonda]] as Software CEO
*[[Prema (Kannada actress)|Prema]]
*[[Aamani]]
*[[Sudha (actress)|Sudha]]
}}

==Production==
''Utsavam'' marks the directorial debut of Arjun Sai, who also penned the script. Suresh Patil produces the film under Hornbill Pictures, a production house known for backing content-driven cinema. Rasool Ellore handles the film's cinematography, while the music is composed by [[Anup Rubens]]. The movie's soundtrack features a mix of romantic and thematic songs, with contributions from prominent lyricists like [[Anantha Sriram]], [[Vanamali]], and [[Bhaskarabhatla]]. The film's editing is done by [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]. The film has been in the making since 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-23 |title='Utsavam' team wraps up post-production work; gears up for a grand release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/regina-cassandras-utsavam-wraps-up-shooting-see-pics/articleshow/91746122.cms |access-date=2024-09-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

On 22 May 2023, ''Utsavam'' team wraps up [[post-production]] work.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/regina-cassandras-utsavam-wraps-up-shooting-see-pics/articleshow/91746122.cms | title='Utsavam' team wraps up post-production work; gears up for a grand release | newspaper=The Times of India | date=23 May 2022 }}</ref> On 26 January 2024, the makers officially unveiled the first look poster of the film on the occasion of [[Republic Day]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/first-look-poster-of-telugu-film-utsavam-starring-dilip-prakash-and-regina-cassandra-directed-by-arjun-sai-has-been-unveiled/6679b1b9a5527 | title=Watch - First look poster of Dilip Prakash and Regina Cassandra's Telugu film Utsavam |website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/utsavam-first-look-leaves-positive-impact-854016 | title='Utsavam' first look leaves positive impact |website=[[The Hans India]]| date=26 January 2024 }}</ref> and on 28 January 2024, the teaser of the film was released.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/utsavam-teaser.html|title=Utsavam Teaser|website=idlebrain.com}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music of ''Utsavam'' has been well-received, with singles like "First Kiss" and "Marriages Are Made in Heaven" gaining popularity.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-08-20 |title=Utsavam makers release new single 'Marriages Are Made In Heaven' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Aug/20/utsavam-makers-release-new-single-marriages-are-made-in-heaven |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The songs, sung by artists like [[Armaan Malik]], [[Ram Miriyala]], and [[Anurag Kulkarni]], showcase a blend of various musical styles, ranging from youthful, groovy beats to traditional Carnatic influences.

{{Soundtrack
| headline = {{center|{{big|''Utsavam'' track listing}}}}
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = First Kiss
| length1 = 4:24
| lyrics1 = [[Anantha Sriram]]
| extra1 = [[Ram Miriyala]]
| title2 = Marriages Are Made in Heaven
| length2 = 3:34
| lyrics2 = [[Anantha Sriram]]
| extra2 = [[Armaan Malik]]
}}

== Release and reception ==
The film was theatrically released on 13 September 2024, with [[Mythri Movie Makers|Mythri Movie Distributors]] handling distribution across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-08-13 |title=Utsavam's theatrical rights acquired by Mythri Movie Makers |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Aug/13/utsavams-theatrical-rights-acquired-by-mythri-movie-makers |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> and [[Hombale Films]] for Karnataka.<ref name=":1" />

A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "With its heart in the right place, Utsavam is a tribute to traditional Telugu theatre and an earnest attempt to draw attention to a fading art form. While the core premise is strong, the execution is uneven, and the romance feels clichéd at times".<ref>{{Cite news |first=Paul|last=Nicodemus|date=2024-09-13 |title=Utsavam Movie Review : A Celebration of Traditional Telugu Theatre |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/utsavam/movie-review/113366970.cms |access-date=2024-09-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hans India]]'' rated the film three out of five and wrote that "Utsavam" is an emotional ode to theatre alone, a balancing act between tradition and innovation. Though not a perfect film, it is an important film as it shows the struggles of artists in a commercialized world".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-09-13 |title='Utsavam' movie review: A tribute to theatre art|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/utsavam-movie-review-a-tribute-to-theatre-art-906680 |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==

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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|31100572}}

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