Music School(2023)
Telugu125 minstheatrical
The lead roles in a drama film directed by Paparao Biyyala are played by Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj.
Director:Paparao Biyyala
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 May 2023
- Director
- Paparao Biyyala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Two music teachers, Mary and Manoj, work with students focused only on math and science. They introduce these students to the world of music and theater. Their goal is to show the value of arts in a narrow education system.
“Where passion meets purpose, music changes lives.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
125Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 May 2023
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilyjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Sharman JoshiActor
→#2Shriya SaranActress
→#3B
Benjamin GilaniSupporting Actor
→#4Prakash RajSupporting Actor
→#5S
Suhasini MulaySupporting Actress
→#6V
Vinay VarmaActor
→#7
G
Gracy GoswamiActor
→#8
#9S
SiddhikshaActor
→T
Thanmai BoltActor
→#10IlayarajaMusic Director
→#11P
Paparao BiyyalaDirector
→#12
P
Papa Rao BiyyalaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Music School
Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Prakash Raj (14 films together), and Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Papa Rao Biyyala is a veteran production designer, and this was his directorial debut after decades in the industry.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, including real school campuses to create an authentic setting.
- Actor Sharman Joshi, known for Hindi films, made a rare appearance in a Telugu movie playing a key role.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his few complete scores for a Telugu film in recent years.
- Despite its 2023 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and quickly moved to streaming platforms.
- The story contrasts classical Indian music with modern education, a theme the director has personally advocated for.
- Several veteran character actors from Telugu theater were cast as teachers and parents to add depth.