Sheesh Mahal(2024)
Telugu110 mins
An indie film which revolves around the Children’s Film Festival happening in Hyderabad. At the heart of the story are four characters whose lives are connected by the film festival. Fakeer, a nine-year-old rag-picker; Ramakrishna, a documentary filmmaker; Lavanya, a teenage girl; and Feroze, a canteen supervisor.
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ETV Win
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 2024
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Storyline
A children's film festival in Hyderabad connects four people. They include a young rag-picker, a documentary filmmaker, a teenage girl, and a canteen supervisor. Their lives intertwine through the event.
“Young lives intertwine at a children's film festival.”
Film Details
110Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date14 February 2024
Also Known AsSheeshmahal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipsurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
SaiFakeer
→#2
G
GopalGopal
→#3
S
Sravana SandhyaSakina
→#4
A
Anantha PerumalRK's Friend
→#5
F
Feroz AhmedFeroz
→#6
R
Rohit PenumatsaRK's Friend
→#7
P
Prerana SadhuRK's Girlfriend
→#8
#9P
Pramila BodettiLavanya
→R
Rahul RamakrishnaRamakrishna "RK"
→#10
A
Arnold AnthonyAdvaith
→#11
S
Snehal JangalaCrew
→#12
C
Camp SasiCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sheesh Mahal
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek Sagar & Rahul Ramakrishna (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 16 days on a very small budget, using real locations around Hyderabad.
- The child actor playing Fakeer, the rag-picker, was reportedly a first-time actor discovered for the role.
- Director Camp Sasi is also a film critic and professor, and this is his second feature film.
- The movie's title, 'Sheesh Mahal', which means 'Palace of Mirrors', is a metaphor reflecting the fragmented lives of the characters.
- It was screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa before its theatrical release in 2024.
- The story was inspired by real children's film festivals and the diverse people who attend them.
- The film uses a mix of professional actors and non-professionals to create a realistic feel.