Mallesham(2019)

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.”

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Cast & Crew

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Ananya NagallaPadma

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Priyadarshi PullikondaMallesham

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Anvesh MichaelRaju

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Chakrapani AnandaNarasimhulu

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Jagadish Pratap BhandariAnji

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JhansiLakshmi

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Balu SandilyasaPhotographer

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Mark K RobinMusic Director

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Raj RDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mallesham

Cast reunions in this film: Jhansi & Priyadarshi Pullikonda (2 films together), and Ananya Nagalla & Chakrapani Ananda (2 films together).

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JhansiActor

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Priyadarshi PullikondaActor

Jhansi × Priyadarshi Pullikonda — 2 films together →

Ananya NagallaActor

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Chakrapani AnandaActor

Ananya Nagalla × Chakrapani Ananda — 2 films together →

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.