Band Melam

Band Melam
Band Melam
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sathish Javvaji
Screenplay by	Siva Mupparaju
Story by	Sathish Javvaji
Produced by	Kavya; Shravya Kona;
Starring	Harsh Roshan; Sridevi Apalla; P. Sai Kumar;
Cinematography	Satish Mutyala
Edited by	Siva Mupparaju
Music by	Vijai Bulganin
Production; company	Kona Film Corporation
Distributed by	Mango Mass Media
Release date	26 March 2026;
Running time	141 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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Band Melam is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sathish Javvaji.^[1]^[2] Produced by Kona Film Corporation, the film features Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Apalla and P. Sai Kumar.^[3]

The film was released on 26 March 2026.^[4]

Plot

Cast

Harsh Roshan as Yadagiri "Giri"
Sridevi Apalla as Raajamma "Raji"
P. Sai Kumar as Sai, Raaji's father
Goparaju Vijay as Sundarayya, Yadagiri's father
Macha Ravi
Shanthi
Yogitha
Avinash Dev
Vihan Uday
Viswanath Gandhavarapu
Pooja Kendre
Laxman Meesala

Music

The soundtrack and background score were composed by Vijai Bulganin.^[5]

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thippukuntannav"	Chandrabose	Ramu Rathod, Aditi Bhavaraju	3:41
2.	"Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve"	Chandrabose	Shweta Mohan	4:36
3.	"Rajamma"	Chandrabose	Ram Miriyala	4:13
4.	"Ento Emo"	Kasarla Shyam	Sunitha Upadrashta	3:17
5.	"Ekkadi Dongalu Akkade GapChup"	Kasarla Shyam	Mangli	2:30
6.	"Band Melam Rap Song"	Aakhil Baig	Aakhil Baig	2:35
7.	"Janu O My Janu (Happy Song)"	Kasarla Shyam	Saketh Komanduri	1:23
8.	"Janu O My Janu (Sad Song)"	Kasarla Shyam	Saketh Komanduri	2:00
9.	"Thalarathe"	Sreejo	Vijai Bulganin	2:52

Release

Band Melam was initially schedule to release in theaters on 13 March 2026 but was released on 26 March 2026 coinciding with Sri Rama Navami.^[6]^[7] It was released on ZEE5 on 24 April 2026.^[8]

Reception

Sekhar Kusuma of Samayam Telugu rated the film 2 out of 5 and called it a "routine film" citing weak writing.^[9] Telugucinema.com rated the movie 1.5/5, criticizing the weak script, "amateurish" direction, and the lead actors' performances, noting that the 140-minute runtime felt "exhausting".^[10] Sakshi Post also gave the same rating and stated that, "Despite decent performances and a few passable moments early on, the film is dragged down by a routine story, a lifeless second half, and lack of emotional depth".^[11] Sreejith of The New Indian Express gave the film a rating of 1/5, describing it as a "tedious and disconnected narrative" that failed to utilize its rural setting effectively.^[12]

References

↑ Sistu, Suhas (17 September 2025). "'Band Melam' hits the right note with first beat glimpse". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Band Melam Movie". The Times of India. 26 March 2026.
↑ "Band Melam OTT release delivers powerful, heartfelt rural romance on ZEE5". 29 April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Band Melam leads Sri Rama Navami weekend releases". 23 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Band Melam second single Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve out now". Cinema Express. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (15 February 2026). "Harsh Roshan-Sridevi's Band Melam to hit screens on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Sridevi and Harsh Roshan starrer Band Melam gets new release date". Cinema Express. 9 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Band Melam OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Appala's Telugu romantic movie online". The Economic Times. 17 April 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "'బ్యాండ్‌మేళం' మూవీ రివ్యూ - Band Melam Movie Review". Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ "Band Melam Review: A silly love story that tests your patience". Telugu Cinema. 26 March 2026.
↑ "Band Melam Review & Rating: A Big Bore". Sakshi Post. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
↑ Sreejith (29 March 2026). "Band Melam Movie Review: A completely off-key and boring affair". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

External links

Band Melam on IMDb

[1] Sistu, Suhas (17 September 2025). "'Band Melam' hits the right note with first beat glimpse". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[TOI-2] "Band Melam Movie". The Times of India. 26 March 2026.

[3] "Band Melam OTT release delivers powerful, heartfelt rural romance on ZEE5". 29 April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[4] "Band Melam leads Sri Rama Navami weekend releases". 23 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[5] "Band Melam second single Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve out now". Cinema Express. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[6] Kavirayani, Suresh (15 February 2026). "Harsh Roshan-Sridevi's Band Melam to hit screens on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[7] "Sridevi and Harsh Roshan starrer Band Melam gets new release date". Cinema Express. 9 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[8] "Band Melam OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Appala's Telugu romantic movie online". The Economic Times. 17 April 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[9] "'బ్యాండ్‌మేళం' మూవీ రివ్యూ - Band Melam Movie Review". Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[TCinema-10] "Band Melam Review: A silly love story that tests your patience". Telugu Cinema. 26 March 2026.

[11] "Band Melam Review & Rating: A Big Bore". Sakshi Post. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

[12] Sreejith (29 March 2026). "Band Melam Movie Review: A completely off-key and boring affair". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 May 2026.

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