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-'''''Colour Photo''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama|period]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[drama film]] directed by debutante Sandeep Raj. Produced by Amrutha Productions and Loukya Entertainment, the film stars [[Suhas]] in his first lead role, along with [[Chandini Chowdary]], and [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A moving tale that's more than skin deep|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/colour-photo-is-a-moving-story-on-skin-deep-issues-and-more/article32935420.ece|access-date=2020-12-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Kaala Bhairava]], marking his second film as composer after ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]''. The film is set in [[Machilipatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the mid-1990s and is said to be the story of a "below-average guy".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-08-11|title='Colour Photo', the story of a 'below average' guy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|access-date=2020-08-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-can-assure-that-sunil-garu-has-a-terrifying-role-in-colour-photo-suhas/articleshow/75275145.cms|title=I can assure that Sunil Garu has a terrifying role in Colour Photo: Suhas - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/comedian-suhas-turns-into-a-hero-for-colour-photo-kala-bhairava-to-compose-the-music/articleshow/73015154.cms|title=Comedian Suhas turns into a hero for 'Colour Photo': Kala Bhairava to compose the music - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film premiered on [[Aha (streaming service)|aha]] on 23 October 2020.
+'''''Colour Photo''''' is a 2020 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama|period]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by debutante Sandeep Raj. Produced by Amrutha Productions and Loukya Entertainment, the film stars [[Suhas]] in his first lead role, along with [[Chandini Chowdary]], and [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A moving tale that's more than skin deep|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/colour-photo-is-a-moving-story-on-skin-deep-issues-and-more/article32935420.ece|access-date=2020-12-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Kaala Bhairava]], marking his second film as composer after ''[[Mathu Vadalara]]''. The film is set in [[Machilipatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the mid-1990s and is said to be the story of a "below-average guy".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-08-11|title='Colour Photo', the story of a 'below average' guy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|access-date=2020-08-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-can-assure-that-sunil-garu-has-a-terrifying-role-in-colour-photo-suhas/articleshow/75275145.cms|title=I can assure that Sunil Garu has a terrifying role in Colour Photo: Suhas - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/comedian-suhas-turns-into-a-hero-for-colour-photo-kala-bhairava-to-compose-the-music/articleshow/73015154.cms|title=Comedian Suhas turns into a hero for 'Colour Photo': Kala Bhairava to compose the music - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film premiered on [[Aha (streaming service)|aha]] on 23 October 2020.
 The films stars many debutants who previously worked in few short films including the director of the film Sandeep Raj.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Krishna|date=2020-10-23|title=రివ్యూ: క‌ల‌ర్ ఫోటో|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/moviereviews/tollywood-latest-movie-colour-photo-review-55499|access-date=2020-12-02|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=en}}</ref> The film was shot completely in [[Machilipatnam]], [[Vijayawada]] and the surrounding areas in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=Binged|date=2020-10-16|title=Color Photo on AHA: Tale of Two Andhra Towns of The 90s|url=https://www.binged.com/news/color-photo-on-aha-tale-of-two-andhra-towns-of-the-90s/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Binged|language=en-US}}</ref>
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 === Casting ===
-{{Quote|text=As a maker of short-films, I used to work with a small crew. But when it comes to a feature film, there would be 80-100 people on set at any given time. Many wouldn't even be aware of who is the film's director. I have learned how to manage people on set. It's important, like directorial skills.|author=Sandeep Raj|title=|source=Raagalahari}}
+{{Blockquote|text=As a maker of short-films, I used to work with a small crew. But when it comes to a feature film, there would be 80-100 people on set at any given time. Many wouldn't even be aware of who is the film's director. I have learned how to manage people on set. It's important, like directorial skills.|author=Sandeep Raj|title=|source=Raagalahari}}
 Sandeep Raj decided to feature the [[YouTubers]] he worked with. [[Chandini Chowdary]] already made her debut as a lead actress in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]], also acted in few short films in early days. [[Suhas]], the hero of the film is a good friend of Raj, also started his career from short films.<ref>{{Cite web|last=cinetalks|date=2020-10-14|title=Suhas Colour Photo: నల్లగా ఉంటాడనే సుహాస్‌ను హీరోగా తీసుకున్నాం: 'కలర్ ఫోటో' నిర్మాత - suhas colour photo movie producer sai rajesh interview|url=https://cinetalks.in/suhas-colour-photo-నల్లగా-ఉంటాడనే-సుహాస్/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=CINE TALKS|language=en-US}}</ref> Suhas also been as a comedian in many big [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]] films. The director thus decided to cast these actors in leading roles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comedian Suhas turns into a hero for 'Colour Photo': Kala Bhairava to compose the music - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/comedian-suhas-turns-into-a-hero-for-colour-photo-kala-bhairava-to-compose-the-music/articleshow/73015154.cms|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Actor]]-[[Comedian]] [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] was roped into the film as the main [[antagonist]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hymavathi|first=Ravali|date=2020-02-28|title=Actor Sunil Celebrates His Birthday On The Sets Of Colour Photo|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/actor-sunil-celebrates-his-birthday-on-the-sets-of-colour-photo-608422|access-date=2020-12-01|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref> Most of the other actors were also acted in few short films. In an interview Sandeep Raj revealed that [[Chandini Chowdary]] was not the first choice for the lead actress role, it is [[Niharika Konidela]] who was the first considered for the role.<ref>{{Cite web|website=english.tupaki.com|title=Niharika Konidela was the first choice to play In Colour Photo Movie|url=https://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Niharika-Konidela-was-the-first-choice-to-play-In-Colour-Photo-Movie/110748|access-date=2020-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravi|first=Murali|date=2020-11-21|title=Niharika replaced|url=https://www.tollywood.net/niharika-replaced/|access-date=2020-12-14|website=Tollywood|language=en-US}}</ref> In an interview to ''[[Film Companion|Film Companion South]],'' Suhas told that, "My hundred short films prepared me for feature films".<ref>{{Cite web|last=FC|first=Team|date=2020-10-29|title=My 100 Short Films Prepared Me For Feature Films: Suhas|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/telugu-interview/telugu-films-colour-photo-my-100-short-films-prepared-me-for-feature-films-suhas-chai-bisket/|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Telugu|first=TV9|date=2020-10-31|title=ఇది ప్రేక్షకుల విజయం : 'కలర్ ఫోటో' టీమ్|url=https://tv9telugu.com/colour-photo-movie-success-meet-339485.html|access-date=2020-12-01|website=TV9 Telugu|language=en-US}}</ref>
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 == Reception ==
-Many popular celebrities from [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]] also praised the film and the debutante actors and the director.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Deverakonda is in awe of Colour Photo, says it's a cute and touching film|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/vijay-deverakonda-is-in-awe-of-colour-photo-says-its-a-cute-and-touching-film/673356|access-date=2020-11-05|website=zoomtventertainment.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-02|title=Allu Arjun showers praise on 'Colour Photo' team|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/allu-arjun-showers-praise-colour-photo-team-136693|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
+''[[The Times of India]]'' critic Thadhagath Pathi gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that "''Colour Photo'' is a heart-wrenching love story that stays with you." Pathi praised the performances of the lead cast, in addition to music and other technical aspects.<ref>{{Citation|title=Colour Photo Movie Review: A heartfelt fight between love and prejudice|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/colour-photo/movie-review/78834613.cms|access-date=2020-10-29}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that ''Colour Photo'' deserves a pat on the pack for going against the norms in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A moving tale that's more than skin deep|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/colour-photo-is-a-moving-story-on-skin-deep-issues-and-more/article32935420.ece|access-date=2020-10-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
-=== Critical response ===
+''[[Eenadu]]'' wrote that the film is "an impressive love story in parts." While appreciating the director for picking up a storyline based on [[Discrimination based on skin color|colourism]], the reviewer opined that he couldn't translate it well into the screenplay. The review also stated that the lead actors have performed well in their given roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-10-23|title=రివ్యూ: క‌ల‌ర్ ఫోటో|trans-title=Review: Colour Photo|url=https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/colour-photo-movie-review/0201/120125877|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023102034/https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/colour-photo-movie-review/0201/120125877 |archive-date=23 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-23|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te}}</ref> A reviewer from [[Sakshi (newspaper)|''Sakshi'']] praised the storyline, performances and the music but criticized the slow-paced screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-10-23|title=క‌ల‌ర్ ఫొటో రివ్యూ|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/tollywood/colour-photo-review-colour-not-important-love-1323344|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027020402/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/tollywood/colour-photo-review-colour-not-important-love-1323344 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-23|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te}}</ref>
-''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote that "''Colour Photo'' is a heart-wrenching love story that stays with you." And also, Thadhagath Pathi, the reporter of TOI, stated that, <nowiki>''</nowiki>Suhas has once again proved his mettle as an actor with Colour Photo. Every single detail, even the way he gets down the cycle without applying the break, is so natural. Chandini’s expressions and performance in this movie should at least now make writers want to pen strong characters for her. Sunil aces his role as the antagonist, and it’s no surprise, really. And the man of the moment is truly Harsha. The chemistry between Harsha and Suhas in this movie is as important as the chemistry between the lead characters and the boys who just killed it. Kaala Bhairava’s music is spot on, and other technicalities also worked out well.<nowiki>''</nowiki> <ref>{{Citation|title=Colour Photo Movie Review: A heartfelt fight between love and prejudice|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/colour-photo/movie-review/78834613.cms|access-date=2020-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=కలర్ ఫోటో|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/movie-review/colour-photo-telugu-movie-review-and-rating/moviereview/78844861.cms|access-date=2020-12-01|website=Samayam Telugu|language=te}}</ref>
-Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that "''Colour Photo'' requires a patient viewing, given its deliberately slow pace. But it has plenty to root for. The team deserves a pat on the pack for going against the norms in Telugu cinema. After ''Mallesam'' and ''Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya'', this is another film that celebrates the average, common man as a hero."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A moving tale that's more than skin deep|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/colour-photo-is-a-moving-story-on-skin-deep-issues-and-more/article32935420.ece|access-date=2020-10-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
+Jahnavi Reddy of ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote that the film <nowiki>''</nowiki>The intersections of biases around skin colour, caste and race are extremely complex, and the film doesn’t exactly do a perfect job addressing them".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A brave film that takes on caste, class and colour prejudice|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/colour-photo-review-brave-film-takes-caste-class-and-colour-prejudice-136045|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of ''[[Film Companion|Film Companion South]]'' stated that <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Colour Photo'' is one of the better products of this [direct-to-streaming] era.<nowiki>''</nowiki> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2020-10-24|title=Colour Photo On Aha, With Suhas And Chandini Chowdary: A Not-Bad "Love Failure" Story With Truly Inspired Touches|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/colour-photo-suhas-sandeep-raj-on-aha-a-not-bad-love-failure-story-with-inspired-touches/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref>
-''[[Eenadu]]'' wrote that the film is "an impressive love story in parts." While appreciating the director for picking up a storyline based on [[Discrimination based on skin color|colourism]], the reviewer opined that he couldn't translate it well into the screenplay. The review also stated that the lead actors have performed well in their given roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-10-23|title=రివ్యూ: క‌ల‌ర్ ఫోటో|trans-title=Review: Colour Photo|url=https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/colour-photo-movie-review/0201/120125877|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023102034/https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/colour-photo-movie-review/0201/120125877 |archive-date=23 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-23|website=[[Eenadu]]|language=te}}</ref>
+Murali Krishna CH of [[Indian Express Limited|''Cinema Express'']] wrote that the dialogues and performance while pointing out there were some scenes.<nowiki>''</nowiki> ''[[The Hans India]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and stated that <nowiki>''Sai Rajesh Neelam is the story writer of the movie. He penned an interesting love story with a routine conflict. The film goes well with a section of audiences because of too many predictable things that it offers.''</nowiki><ref>{{Cite web|last=hansindia|date=2020-10-24|title=Colour Photo Movie Review & Rating {2.5/5}|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/colour-photo-movie-review-rating-255-77928|access-date=2020-11-05|website=thehansindia.com|language=te}}</ref> [[NTV (Indian TV channel)|''NTV'']] wrote about the film that "Colour Photo [..] is a watchable love story with a touching climax", adding that the film didn't hanker go after low-hanging fruits, rather it showed courage of conviction and delivered some unconventional content. "<ref>{{Cite web|last=Codingest|title=Review: Colour Photo|url=http://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/colour-photo-review|access-date=2020-12-01|website=NTV Telugu|language=en}}</ref>
-A reviewer from [[Sakshi (newspaper)|''Sakshi'']] praised the storyline, performances and the music but criticized the slow-paced screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-10-23|title=క‌ల‌ర్ ఫొటో రివ్యూ|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/tollywood/colour-photo-review-colour-not-important-love-1323344|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027020402/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/tollywood/colour-photo-review-colour-not-important-love-1323344 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |access-date=2020-10-23|website=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te}}</ref>
-Jahnavi Reddy of ''[[The News Minute]]'' wrote that the film <nowiki>''</nowiki>The intersections of biases around skin colour, caste and race are extremely complex, and the film doesn’t exactly do a perfect job addressing them. A rousing speech that Jayakrishna gives in college, for instance, reduces the preference for fair skin to a colonial hangover.  But it also doesn’t entirely sweep over these complexities. Jayakrishna slowly becomes self-assured and confronts his oppressors, showing grit and strength of character. But this ‘heroism’ isn’t romanticised to be a simplistic resolution to systemic oppression.<nowiki>''</nowiki> She gave 4/5 stars for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title='Colour Photo' review: A brave film that takes on caste, class and colour prejudice|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/colour-photo-review-brave-film-takes-caste-class-and-colour-prejudice-136045|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
-[[Baradwaj Rangan]] of ''[[Film Companion|Film Companion South]]'' stated that <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Colour Photo'' is one of the better products of this direct-to-OTT era. It may not come together perfectly, but at least, it’s not for lack of trying. The overall-ness could use a lot of work, but the touches ''almost'' make the movie. It’s a wonderful sentiment, sadly all too true. Here, then, is a woman’s “love failure” story. Among the many small successes of ''Colour Photo'', this one’s the biggest.<nowiki>''</nowiki> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2020-10-24|title=Colour Photo On Aha, With Suhas And Chandini Chowdary: A Not-Bad "Love Failure" Story With Truly Inspired Touches|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/colour-photo-suhas-sandeep-raj-on-aha-a-not-bad-love-failure-story-with-inspired-touches/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref>
-Murali Krishna CH of [[Indian Express Limited|''Cinema Express'']] wrote that <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Colour Photo'' is the kind of love story where a pure-hearted youngster (Kannayya, played by Suhas) meets his lady love (Deepthi, played by Chandini Chowdhary) only to talk about the memories of his late mother. This idea would have felt superficial or dramatic in another film. But the brilliant dialogues and performances turn this scene into one of the high points of this hard-hitting, tragic love story. For a film that has got a strong climax, ''Colour Photo'' suffers from a couple of shocking shortcomings. There are several stretches of scenes that really don't add anything to the story. There is also a problematic angle. Apart from the heroine's brother, there are at least two characters who use a racial slur against the male protagonist, and it looks highly contrived. A good amount of screentime is wasted in propping up the senior character in the college portion, just to establish him as a red-herring.<nowiki>''</nowiki>
-''[[The Hans India]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and stated that <nowiki>''Sai Rajesh Neelam is the story writer of the movie. He penned an interesting love story with a routine conflict. The film goes well with a section of audiences because of too many predictable things that it offers. The first half of the movie is pretty slow. The conflict gets introduced very late and keeps the audience waiting. The screenplay could have been better. The comedy track involving Viva Harsha worked well. The lead pair performances will be a huge plus point for the movie. There is enough drama in the plot, but in the second half, it became melodrama. All in all, Colour Photo is a film that is good in parts.''</nowiki><ref>{{Cite web|last=hansindia|date=2020-10-24|title=Colour Photo Movie Review & Rating {2.5/5}|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/colour-photo-movie-review-rating-255-77928|access-date=2020-11-05|website=thehansindia.com|language=te}}</ref>
-[[NTV (Indian TV channel)|''NTV'']] wrote about the film that "Colour Photo', written by Sai Rajesh Neelam and debutant director Sandeep Raj, is a watchable love story with a touching climax. If you are someone who wants love stories to have a soul, this one is for you. Telugu cinema is usually known for jolly love stories. This film doesn't hanker after low-hanging fruits in the name of entertainment. It has the courage of conviction and doesn't shy away from delivering some unconventional content. "<ref>{{Cite web|last=Codingest|title=Review: Colour Photo|url=http://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/colour-photo-review|access-date=2020-12-01|website=NTV Telugu|language=en}}</ref>
 == Accolades ==