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Music School(2023)

7.0/10
Telugu125 mins

Music School (2023) is a 125-minute Telugu film directed by Paparao Biyyala. Starring Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran and Benjamin Gilani. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Music School stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 May 2023
Director
Paparao Biyyala
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe 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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Music School

Frequently Asked Questions