Classmates(2007)
Classmates is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age drama film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. It stars Sumanth, Sadha, Sharwanand, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Ravi Varma, and Sunil. The story follows a group of college friends who reunite after ten years, uncovering buried secrets about a classmate's death. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. It is a remake of the 2006 Malayalam film of the same name. The soundtrack was composed by Koti. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its screenplay and climax. It was released on 20 April 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- K. Vijaya Bhaskar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A group of college friends meets for a 10-year reunion. But one friend died years ago. Now, someone is trying to kill Ravi, the former class leader. Old secrets about love, betrayal, and a tragic death begin to surface. Can the friends survive the truth?
“Some secrets never die.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Classmates
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Malayalam movie 'Classmates' released the same year, but with significant changes to suit Telugu audiences.
- Director K. Vijaya Bhaskar was known for family dramas, making this campus reunion story a slight departure from his usual style.
- The song 'O Sakkanoda' became a huge hit, but it was actually adapted from the original Malayalam version's popular track.
- Actress Sada, who played the female lead, was reportedly not the first choice for the role during initial casting discussions.
- The film's climax and certain emotional scenes were reworked compared to the original to increase dramatic impact for Telugu viewers.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to focus extensively on college reunion themes, which later became a recurring trend in Telugu cinema.
- The movie performed moderately at the box office but gained a cult following over the years, especially among college-going audiences of that era.