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Mallesham

  • 2019
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Mallesham (2019)
The life of Padma Shri winner Chintakindi Mallesham, who invented the the Asu machine that processes yarn for sarees mechanically, is being recreated in this biopic.
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The life of Padma Shri winner Chintakindi Mallesham, who invented the ASU machine that processes yarn for sarees mechanically, is being recreated in this biopic.The life of Padma Shri winner Chintakindi Mallesham, who invented the ASU machine that processes yarn for sarees mechanically, is being recreated in this biopic.The life of Padma Shri winner Chintakindi Mallesham, who invented the ASU machine that processes yarn for sarees mechanically, is being recreated in this biopic.

  • Director
    • Raj Rachakonda
  • Writers
    • Raj Rachakonda
    • Peddinti Ashok Kumar
    • Ramprasad Adpaikar
  • Stars
    • Priyadarshi Pulikonda
    • Jhansi
    • Ananya Nagalla
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Raj Rachakonda
    • Writers
      • Raj Rachakonda
      • Peddinti Ashok Kumar
      • Ramprasad Adpaikar
    • Stars
      • Priyadarshi Pulikonda
      • Jhansi
      • Ananya Nagalla
    • 32User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Priyadarshi Pulikonda
    Priyadarshi Pulikonda
    • Mallesham
    • (as Priyadarshi)
    Jhansi
    Jhansi
    • Lakshmi
    Ananya Nagalla
    • Padma
    Chakrapani Ananda
    • Narasimhulu
    Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
    • Anji
    • (as Jagadish Pratap Bhandari)
    Durgaprasad K
    • Electrician kiran
    • (as Durgaprasad K (Ghani)
    Gangavva
    Anvesh Michael
    • Raju
    Jayasri Rachakonda
    • Gynecologist
    Thiruveer
    • Veera Pratap
    • Director
      • Raj Rachakonda
    • Writers
      • Raj Rachakonda
      • Peddinti Ashok Kumar
      • Ramprasad Adpaikar
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    10vivekanandchittampally

    A biopic of real life struggle

    Mallesham is not a movie but a celluloid version of the struggle of a sincere son. Mallesham's struggle for designing a machine to be used to eliminate the physical labor by his mother is a story of struggle, disappointment, determination and learning. He learns electronics even though his academic education is stopped with high school. His struggle to design that machine is a lesson for many. He simply proves that 'strong determination' will lead to ultimate success.
    9basabathina

    Best Telugu movie in recent years

    Mallesam is a beautiful attempt to screen the Weaver's survival issues. This is a rare movie in telugu movie industry that is so natural and so realistic.

    The struggle and Innovation process was very clearly shown in this movie. I wish this movie will grab nandi awards from State government.

    I really appreciate the efforts of director and expecting more movies from him.
    9ankempavan

    Beautifully taken

    Excellent script. They show the reality very well in the movie. A great tribute to a great man. need more of such movies to inspire and educate people. loved it. a must watch.
    10srujanbandari

    ANOTHER GEM OF TFI....

    The director should get a big round of applause. And the another asset of the movie is priyadarshi he just lived in the role of mallesham. The have a perfect casting every actor put there heart and sole in the film. And the art department have also done a great job.
    9nandikantig

    Excellent, wish it was longer!!

    Excellent movie that you can watch with complete family. The story is told so beautifully. Each actor is tailor made for the character. Superb acting by everyone. The screenplay, direction excellent. The rural setting, city setting is captured so realistically. The people speak so affectionately to each other. No show of. Super!!! Wish it was longer and showed the struggle for version 2 and 3 of the machine involving learning coding and micro controllers!! Enjoy the movie

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Telugu
    • Filming locations
      • Bhuvanagiri, Telangana
    • Production companies
      • Studio 99
      • Suresh Productions
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      • ₹20,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11m(131 min)
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      • 1.78 : 1

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