| Band Melam | |
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| File:Band Melam.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sathish Javvaji |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Siva Mupparaju |
| Story by | Sathish Javvaji |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Vijai Bulganin |
| Cinematography | Satish Mutyala |
| Edited by | Siva Mupparaju |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mango Mass Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack and background score were composed by Vijai Bulganin.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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[edit | edit source]
- Band Melam on IMDb