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{{short description|2019 film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Mallesham
| name           = Mallesham
| image = Mallesham_Poster.jpg
| image         = Mallesham_Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption       = Theatrical release poster
| director = Raj R
| director       = Raj Rachakonda
| producer = Raj R<br />Sri Adhikari  
| producer       = Raj Rachakonda<br />Sri Adhikari
| writer =   Raj R
| writer         = Raj Rachakonda
| 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
| editing = Raghavender V  
| editing       = Raghavender V.
| studio = Studio 99  
| studio         = Studio 99
| distributor = [[Suresh Productions]]
| distributor   = [[Suresh Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|2019|06|21|df=y}}
| released       = {{Film date|2019|06|21|df=y}}
| runtime =
| runtime       =  
| country = India
| country       = India
| language = Telugu
| 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>
| budget        = {{INR|2.5 [[crore]]}}<ref name="sakshi">{{Cite web|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|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|5 crore}}<ref name="sakshi" />
| 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>''
'''''Mallesham''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] based on the life of [[Chintakindi Mallesham]], written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. 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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 December 2019|access-date=2020-11-14|website=[[Film Companion]]|language=en}}</ref>'' It also won the state Gaddar Award for Third Best Feature Film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/gaddar-telangana-film-awards-adivi-sesh-thanks-telangana-government-for-honouring-major-expresses-gratitude-to-mahesh-babu-article-151755732|title=Gaddar Telangana Film Awards: Adivi Sesh Thanks Telangana Government For Honouring Major, Expresses Gratitude To Mahesh Babu|date=May 30, 2025|website=Times Now}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
{{more plot|section|date=December 2020}}
This biopic of Padma Shri awardee [[Chintakindi Mallesham]] is essentially a tale of a man going to great lengths to ease the pain of his mother, and several other women like her. The mother, Lakshmi (Jhansi), runs the home and something more — winds threads over a four-foot, v-shaped ‘asu’ continuously. It is a thankless pre-loom step, before her husband Narasimhulu (Ananda Chakrapani) can use the weft and warp and give life to ikat fabric on his loom.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2019-06-20 |title='Mallesham' review: A indie-spirited biopic is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece |access-date=2025-03-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
[[Chintakindi Mallesham]], a school dropout, goes on to revolutionize the weaving industry by creating the Asu machine.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[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, Mallesham's wife
*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Narasimhulu
*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Narasimhulu
* [[Gangavva]]
*[[Gangavva]] as a home owner
*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
*[[Jayasri Rachakonda]] as Dr. Indira, gynecologist
*Jayasri Rachakonda as Dr. Indira, gynecologist
*[[Thiruveer]] as Veera Pratap
*[[Thiruveer]] as Veera Pratap
*[[Laxman Aelay]]
*[[Laxman Aelay]] as Padma's father
*[[Thagubothu Ramesh]]
*[[Thagubothu Ramesh]] as a drunkard
*[[Dheer Charan Srivastav]]
*[[Dheer Charan Srivastav]] as Abdul
}}


== Production ==
== 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>
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|date=25 July 2019 }}</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 news|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!|website=The Times of India|date=29 May 2019 }}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Mallesham  
| name      = Mallesham
| type      = Soundtrack
| type      = Soundtrack
| artist    = Mark K Robin
| artist    = Mark K Robin
| cover      =
| cover      =  
| alt        =
| alt        =  
| released  = 2019
| released  = 2019
| recorded  = 2019
| recorded  = 2019
| venue      =
| venue      =  
| studio    =
| studio    =  
| genre      = [[Soundtrack]]
| genre      = [[Soundtrack]]
| length    =  
| length    =  
| label      =  
| label      =  
| producer  = Mark K Robin
| producer  = Mark K Robin
| prev_title = [[Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya]]
| prev_title = [[Suryakantham (film)|Suryakantham]]
| prev_year  = 2019
| prev_year  = 2019
| next_title =  
| next_title = [[Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya]]
| next_year  =  
| next_year  = 2019
}}
}}
The songs were composed by Mark K Robin.
The songs were composed by Mark K Robin.
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! Song Title !! Lyricist !! Singer(s)
! Song title !! Lyricist !! Singer(s)
|+Original track list (Telugu)
|-
|-
| "Dhana Dhana Dhann" || [[Goreti Venkanna]] ||  [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
| "Dhana Dhana Dhann" || [[Goreti Venkanna]] ||  [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
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| "Naaku Nuvvani" || [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] || Sri Krishna, [[Ramya Behara]]
| "Naaku Nuvvani" || [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] || Sri Krishna, [[Ramya Behara]]
|-
|-
|"Oho Jambiya" || Goreti Venkanna || Goreti Venkanna, Rahul SipliGunj  
|"Oho Jambiya" || Goreti Venkanna || Goreti Venkanna, Rahul SipliGunj
|-
|-
|"Aa Challani" || Dasaradhi || Anurag Kulkarni
|"Aa Challani" || Dasaradhi || Anurag Kulkarni
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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 news|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|date=22 June 2019 }}</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> The movie is successful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065 | title=Biggest Hits in 2019: Box Office Collections Wise &#124; Telugu Hit Movies List in 2019 - Sakshi }}</ref>
{{check quotation}}
 
=== 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}}
| 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}}
|{{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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*{{IMDb title|9742362}}


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Mallesham
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Rachakonda
Produced byRaj Rachakonda
Sri Adhikari
Written byRaj Rachakonda
StarringPriyadarshi
Jhansi
Ananya Nagalla
Ananda Chakrapani
Music byMark K. Robin
CinematographyBalu Sandilyasa
Edited byRaghavender V.
Production
company
Studio 99
Distributed bySuresh Productions
Release date
  • 21 June 2019 (2019-06-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹2.5 crore[1]
Box officeest. ₹5 crore[1]

Mallesham is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film based on the life of Chintakindi Mallesham, written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. The film features Priyadarshi as Mallesham, alongside 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.[2] It also won the state Gaddar Award for Third Best Feature Film.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

This biopic of Padma Shri awardee Chintakindi Mallesham is essentially a tale of a man going to great lengths to ease the pain of his mother, and several other women like her. The mother, Lakshmi (Jhansi), runs the home and something more — winds threads over a four-foot, v-shaped ‘asu’ continuously. It is a thankless pre-loom step, before her husband Narasimhulu (Ananda Chakrapani) can use the weft and warp and give life to ikat fabric on his loom.[4]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Short film director Raj made his directorial debut with this film.[5] He had seen the TED talk by Chintakindi Mallesham and wanted to create a film about Mallesham.[6] Carl Zeiss super-speed lenses were used to shoot the film as Raj wanted the film to feel like Shyam Benegal's Susman (1987). The film was shot in Revanapally and the crew stayed in the village for a year to shoot the film.[5] 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.[6] The trailer released on 29 May.[7]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Mallesham
Soundtrack album by
Mark K Robin
Released2019
Recorded2019
GenreSoundtrack
ProducerMark K Robin
Mark K Robin chronology
Suryakantham
(2019) 		Mallesham
(2019) 		Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
(2019)

The songs were composed by Mark K Robin.

Song title Lyricist Singer(s)
Original track list (Telugu)
"Dhana Dhana Dhann" Goreti Venkanna Anurag Kulkarni
"Naaku Nuvvani" 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[edit | edit source]

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".[8] 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."[9] The Hindu wrote that "This indie-spirited film is a heart-warming portrayal of tenacity and triumph".[10] The movie is successful at the box office.[11]

Digital release[edit | edit source]

The film has a theatrical release and digitally released on Netflix.

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Date of ceremony Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
28 March 2020 Critics Choice Film Awards Best Actor – Male Priyadarshi Nominated [12]
[13]
Best Actor – Female Jhansi Nominated
Best Director Raj Rachakonda Nominated
Best Film Mallesham Won
11 January 2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Special Appreciation Mallesham Won [14]
Best Story Raj Rachakonda, Peddinti Ashok Kumar Won
18 September 2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Producer – Telugu Studio 99 Won [15]
18 September 2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Actress Ananya Nagalla Nominated
18 September 2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Director Raj R Nominated
18 September 2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Producer Studio 99 (Raj R & Sri Adhikari) Won

References[edit | edit source]

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