Vaisakham(2017)
Vaisakham is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by B. Jaya. It stars Harish, Avantika Mishra, and Sai Kumar in lead roles. The story follows a young man who returns to his village and clashes with his father over a love marriage. The film explores family conflict, generational change, and the weight of past regrets. It was shot in Andhra Pradesh and Astana, Kazakhstan. Vaisakham received mixed reviews but was praised for its emotional performances and relatable themes. The film was released on July 21, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 December 2017
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m 0
Storyline
A young man named Vaisakham returns to his village and falls in love with a city girl. His traditional father refuses to accept the match and arranges a local bride instead. Vaisakham must fight for his love while uncovering a painful secret from his father's past.
“Love can heal old wounds”
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- The film's title 'Vaisakham' refers to the Telugu month of Vaisakha, which is considered auspicious for new beginnings and family celebrations.
- Director Jaya B is known for making family-oriented films, and this was his second directorial venture after 'Solo'.
- The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed in apartment complexes to reflect urban family settings.
- Actress Nandita Swetha, who played Bhanu, was praised for portraying a character with strong traditional values in a modern setup.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, who incorporated light melodic tunes to match the family drama theme.
- Despite being a small-budget film, it focused on relatable conflicts between youth and elders in urban families.
- The story highlights the contrast between Venu's careless attitude and Bhanu's respect for elders, a common theme in Telugu family dramas.
