Ustaad(2023)
Telugu mins
Surya, an aimless youngster, gets emotionally attached to his first bike ‘Ustaad’, playing a catalyst in his personal and professional journey, stimulates him to conquer acrophobia and to become a pilot and to win over the love of his life, Meghna.
Director:Phanideep
Mood:
upliftingfunnyemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 2023
- Director
- Phanideep
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A young man named Surya forms a deep bond with his first motorcycle. This connection motivates him to overcome his fear of heights, pursue a career as a pilot, and win the heart of the woman he loves, Meghna.
“A bike that steers his life toward love and the sky.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date12 August 2023
Also Known AsThe Ustaad
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
upliftingfunnyemotional
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
R
Ravi Shiva TejaRaghu
→#2
#3G
Gautham Vasudev MenonJoseph D'Souza
→S
Sri SimhaSurya Shiva kumar
→#4
#5K
Kavya KalyanramMeghana
→R
Ravindra VijayBrahman
→#6
V
Venkatesh MahaShiva Kumar
→#7
#8S
Sai Kiran YedidaSurya's Uncle
→
Anu HasanGayathri
→#9
P
Pavan Kumar PappulaCrew
→#10
B
B. AkeevaMusic
→#11
P
PhanideepDirector
→#12
R
Rajani KorrapatiCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Ustaad' is also the name of the hero's beloved Royal Enfield motorcycle in the story.
- Director Phanideep previously worked as an assistant director on the popular Telugu film 'Jathi Ratnalu'.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the city of Hyderabad, including at the old Begumpet airport.
- Actress Kavya Kalyanram, who plays Meghna, is the granddaughter of veteran Telugu producer C. Kalyan.
- A key plot point involves the protagonist overcoming acrophobia, a fear of heights, to become a pilot.
- The film's music was composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
- Despite being a 2023 release, the film's story is set in a period before widespread smartphone use, giving it a nostalgic feel.