Cast
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Anand Deverakonda
as Raghava
Varsha Bollamma
as Sandhya
Chaitanya Garikipati
as Gopal
Divya Sripada
as Gauthami
Goparaju Ramana
as Kondal Rao
Surabhi Prabhavathi
as Lakshmi
Prem Sagar
as Nageshwara Rao
Prabhavathi Varma
as Kamala
Deshi
as Seenu
Katta Anthony
as Anjaiah
Chanakya Teja
as Surendra
Mahipal
as Auto Driver
Tharun Bhascker
as AE
Vinod Anantoju
as Hotel Directing Guy
Crew
Director
- Vinod Anantoju
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Middle Class Melodies examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Vinod Anantoju brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2020, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Middle Class Melodies took approximately 5 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 135 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 192 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 138 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.
- The musical score contains over 58 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 20, 2020
- Runtime: 2h 15m
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