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Skylab(2021)

6.3/10
Telugu121 mins

Skylab (2021) is a 121-minute Telugu film directed by Vishvak Khanderao. Starring Meesam Suresh, Satyadev Kancharana and Anusha Nuthula. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Skylab stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

Director:Vishvak Khanderao
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 December 2021
Director
Vishvak Khanderao
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A village called Banda Lingampally is full of quirky characters. When the residents learn a space station named Skylab is about to crash right on their home, everything descends into panic. Their frantic reactions to this potential disaster quickly turn the serious situation into a comedy.

A village panics over a falling space station.

Film Details

6.3Rating
121Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 December 2021
Also Known AsSky Lab

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familysurvivalfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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6.3/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

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Meesam SureshActor
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Satyadev Kancharana, Anand in Skylab
Satyadev KancharanaActor
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Anusha NuthulaActor
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Tharun BhasckerActor
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Vishvak KhanderaoDirector
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Aditya JavvadiCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the real-life 1979 Skylab incident, when NASA's space station debris fell near Western Australia, causing global panic.
  • Director Vishvak Khanderao also composed the film's music, marking his debut as a music director.
  • The village setting was filmed in actual rural locations in Telangana to capture authentic local culture and landscapes.
  • It was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Kannada, with the Kannada version releasing under the title 'Skylab' as well.
  • The film features a cameo by veteran actor Tanikella Bharani, who plays a key role in the village's humorous reactions.
  • Despite being a comedy, the story subtly comments on superstition and misinformation in rural communities during crises.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained attention for its unique premise and ensemble cast of character actors.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Skylab

Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather-Padma, Gauri's Mother6 films
Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather-Subedar Rama Rao4 films
Sadasivam, Anand's Grandfather-Gauri3 films

Frequently Asked Questions