Aakashavaani(2021)
Telugu124 mins
A tribal hamlet oppressed by a Dora is yet to discover the joys of modern technology. What happens when they find a radio in their midst?
Director:Ashwin Gangaraju
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, Airtel Xstream Play, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 24 September 2021
- Director
- Ashwin Gangaraju
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A tribal village faces harsh treatment from a local landlord. Their lives change when they discover a radio, introducing them to the outside world and new ideas.
“A forgotten village hears a voice from the sky.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
124Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date24 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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PrashanthGidda
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#3T
Teja KakumanuSambadu
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SamuthirakaniChandram Master
→#4V
Vinay VarmaDora
→#5
#6M
Mime MadhuActor
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Suresh RagutuCrew
→#7K
Kaala BhairavaMusic
→#8
A
Ashwin GangarajuDirector
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Padmanabha ReddyCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Aakashavaani' is a direct reference to All India Radio, which was historically called that in India.
- Director Ashwin Gangaraju spent time living in tribal areas to understand their lifestyle before writing the script.
- The movie was shot entirely on location in the Araku Valley to capture authentic tribal settings.
- It was produced by actor Vijay Deverakonda's production company, King of the Hill Entertainment.
- The film uses the Lambadi dialect spoken by tribal communities, with actors trained to speak it naturally.
- Despite critical praise, it had a limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The radio prop used in the film was an antique model sourced from a collector to ensure historical accuracy.