
Tholubommalata(2019)
Tholubommalata (2019) is a 140-minute Telugu film directed by Viswanath Maganti. Starring Harshitha Chowdary, Viswant Duddumpudi and Devi Prasad. With a hit verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sony LIV, Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 22 November 2019
- Director
- Viswanath Maganti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A Telugu film from 2019 that showcases the vibrant storytelling traditions of Telugu cinema. The narrative presents compelling characters navigating life, love, and personal growth. Through expressive performances and engaging dialogue, the film celebrates the artistic heritage of regional entertainment.
“A family's story, told through puppet strings.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tholubommalata
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Vennela Kishore (9 films together), Vennela Kishore & Tagubothu Ramesh (9 films together), Vennela Kishore & Dhanraj Sukhram (3 films together), Tagubothu Ramesh & Dhanraj Sukhram (3 films together), Vennela Kishore & Satish Muthyala (2 films together), and Suresh Bobbili & Satish Muthyala (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tholu Bommalata' refers to the traditional leather puppet shadow play art form from Andhra Pradesh.
- Director Viswanath Maganti is a former assistant to acclaimed director S.S. Rajamouli.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the temple town of Tirupati to capture authentic rural backdrops.
- Lead actress Harshitha Chowdary made her acting debut with this film after being a popular child artist on television.
- The soundtrack features a folk song performed by renowned playback singer M.M. Keeravani, who rarely sings for other composers.
- Despite being a family drama, the film incorporates subtle themes about the preservation of traditional arts in modern times.
- It was reportedly produced on a modest budget with many crew members collaborating due to their belief in the story.

