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Mallesham(2019)

8.0/10
Telugu132 mins

Mallesham (2019) is a 132-minute Telugu film directed by Raj R. Starring Ananya Nagalla, Priyadarshi Pullikonda and Anvesh Michael. With an audience rating of 8.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Mallesham stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2019.

Director:Raj R
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 21 Jun 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
21 June 2019
Theatrical Release
21 June 2019
Director
Raj R
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A man who left school early faces many challenges while trying to invent a weaving machine. He wants to help his mother and other women in his village, who do difficult hand-weaving work.

A son's love weaves a revolution.

Film Details

8.0Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date21 June 2019

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
familysurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film is based on the true story of Chintakindi Mallesham, who invented the Laxmi Asu machine to help handloom weavers.
  • Lead actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda lost over 12 kilograms to portray the younger version of Mallesham authentically.
  • Director Raj Rachakonda spent nearly four years researching and developing the script by meeting the real Mallesham and weavers.
  • The film was shot extensively in actual weaving communities in Telangana to capture authentic locations and lifestyles.
  • It was produced on a modest budget and gained attention through word-of-mouth rather than large-scale promotions.
  • The real Laxmi Asu machine invented by Mallesham is credited with reducing physical strain and increasing productivity for thousands of weavers.
  • Ananya Nagalla, who plays the female lead, prepared for her role by learning about the daily lives of weavers' families in villages.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mallesham

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