10th Class Diaries is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age romantic comedy[1] film directed and filmed by Garudavega Anji (in his directorial debut) from a story written by Vennela Ramarao. The film stars Sriram, Avika Gor, Srinivasa Reddy, Ramarao, Himaja and Archana.
10th Class Diaries was theatrically released on 1 July 2022.
Plot
Somu is an affluent NRI who returns from the US for a reunion with his schoolmates in India. When his childhood sweetheart Chandini doesn’t turn up, Somu continues his search for her.
Cast
- Sriram as Somayaji a.k.a. Somu
- Avika Gor as Chandini
- TikTok Nithyasree as young Chandini
- Srinivasa Reddy as Half Boil
- Himaja as Nagalakshmi
- Vennela Ramarao as Gourav
- Archana as Soumya
- Nassar as Chandini’s father
- Rajeswari Nair
- Siva Balaji
- Madhumitha
- Sanjay Swaroop as Psychiatrist
- Bhanu
- Rohini
- Satya Krishnan as Gourav’s wife
- Thagubothu Ramesh
- Gemini Suresh
- Ambati Srinivas
- Jabardast Ramu
- Chitram Srinu
- Jabardast Borababu
- Ganapati
- Shivaji Raja
- Rupa Lakshmi
Production
The film began production in early 2021.[citation needed] Anji and Sriram were to work together on a Tamil film and came together instead for this film, which is based on an event in producer Achut Ramarao’s life.[citation needed] This film marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Anji and is his 50th film as a cinematographer.[2][3] The film is about the reunion of 10th standard classmates.[4] Avika Gor plays a character older than herself.[5] The film was shot in Chikmagalur, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Sri Lanka and the United States.[6]
Music
The music for the film was composed by S. Chinna.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Silaka Silaka” | Kasarla Shyam | Revanth | 4:09 |
| 2. | “Egirey Egirey” | Suresh Gangula | Chinmayi Sripaada | 4:22 |
| 3. | “Piya Piya” | Kasarla Shyam | Yasaswi Kondepudi | 4:32 |
| 4. | “Kurravada Kurravada” | Kasarla Shyam | Nutana Mohan | 3:27 |
| 5. | “Yenneno Andhala Bangaru Chiluka” | Chaitanya Prasad | Mangli | 3:13 |
| Total length: | 19:43 | |||
Release and reception
10th Class Diaries was theatrically released on 1 July 2022. Initially, the film was scheduled to be released on 4 March 2022.[citation needed] It was later pushed back to 24 June 2022, before postponing to the current date.[citation needed]
A critic from The Times of India opined that “What works in favour of the film is its light-hearted humour, the effervescent feeling of love, cinematic and peppy vibe after the interval and impressive performances by the lead and supporting actors”.[1]
Calling it “mixed memories,” a reviewer from NTV appreciated the storyline and cinematography but pointed out uninspiring screenplay and music as its minus points.[8] Sanju of Sakshi felt that despite faltering at times, Anji has succeeded in delivering a good film in his directorial debut.[9] Aithagoni Raju of Asianet News Telugu opined that 10th Class Diaries takes the viewers down their memory lanes.[10] In a more critical review, ABP Desam rated 1/5, writing that the screenplay tests the patience of the audience.[11]
References
- ^ a b “10th Class Diaries Movie Review: An honest effort which shines in parts”. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Chronicle, Deccan (18 October 2021). “Renowned lens man Anji turns director”. Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ “ఆమె పెళ్లి చేసుకోకుండా అలాగే ఉండిపోయింది: డైరెక్టర్”. Sakshi. 29 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ “Noted Cinematographer ‘Garudavega’ Anji To Debut As A Director”. The Hans India. 16 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (6 February 2022). “10th Class Diaries, a nostgalic ride: Avika Gor”. Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ “Avika Gor’s next ’10th Class Diaries’ talks about friendship, career goals”. Telangana Today. 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ “10th Class Diaries Songs: 10th Class Diaries MP3 Telugu Songs by Suresh Bobbili Online Free on Gaana.com”. Gaana. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ “Tenth Class Diaries Review: టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్”. NTV Telugu. 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ “స్కూల్ డేస్ ను గుర్తు చేసే ‘టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్’ రివ్యూ”. Sakshi. 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Raju, Aithagoni (1 July 2022). “10th Class Diaries Review: టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్ మూవీ రివ్యూ.” Asianet News Network (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 7 July 2022.
- ^ “‘టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్’ రివ్యూ: స్కూల్ డేస్ లవ్వే కాదు, అంతకు మించి – సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?”. ABP Desam (in Telugu). 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022.
