10th Class Diaries

10th Class Diaries
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnji
Story byVennela Ramarao
Produced byAchut Rama Rao P.
Ravi Teja Manyam
StarringSriram
Avika Gor
Srinivasa Reddy
Vennela Ramarao
Himaja
Archana
CinematographyAnji
Edited byPrawin Pudi
Music byS. Chinna
Production
companies
Anvitha Avani Kreation
SR Movie Makers
Distributed byAjay Mysore Productions
Release date
  • 1 July 2022 (2022-07-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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.

The plot follows Somu (Sriram), an affluent NRI who returns from the US for a reunion with his schoolmates in India. When his childhood sweetheart Chandini (Gor) doesn't turn up, Somu continues his search for her.

10th Class Diaries was theatrically released on 1 July 2022.

Plot

Somu 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

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][7]

Music

The music for the film was composed by S. Chinna.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Silaka Silaka"Kasarla ShyamRevanth4:09
2."Egirey Egirey"Suresh GangulaChinmayi Sripaada4:22
3."Piya Piya"Kasarla ShyamYasaswi Kondepudi4:32
4."Kurravada Kurravada"Kasarla ShyamNutana Mohan3:27
5."Yenneno Andhala Bangaru Chiluka"Chaitanya PrasadMangli3:13
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.[9] Sanju of Sakshi felt that despite faltering at times, Anji has succeeded in delivering a good film in his directorial debut.[10] Aithagoni Raju of Asianet News Telugu opined that 10th Class Diaries takes the viewers down their memory lanes.[11] In a more critical review, ABP Desam rated 1/5, writing that the screenplay tests the patience of audience.[12]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "ఆమె పెళ్లి చేసుకోకుండా అలాగే ఉండిపోయింది: డైరెక్టర్". Sakshi. 29 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Interview : Avika Gor – 10th Class Diaries is a sweet movie". 123telugu. 27 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Tenth Class Diaries Review: టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్". NTV Telugu. 1 July 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "'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.