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{{Short description|2026 Indian Telugu film by Sathish Javvaji}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2026}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Band Melam
| image = Band Melam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Sathish Javvaji
| writer =
| screenplay = Siva Mupparaju
| story = Sathish Javvaji
| producer = {{plain list|
* Kavya
* Shravya Kona
}}
| starring = {{plain list|
* Harsh Roshan
* Sridevi Apalla
* [[P. Sai Kumar]]
}}
| cinematography = Satish Mutyala
| editing = Siva Mupparaju
| music = [[Vijai Bulganin]]
| studio = [[Kona Film Corporation]]
| distributor = Mango Mass Media
| released = {{Film date|2026|03|26|df=yes}}
| runtime = 141 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
'''''Band Melam''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama]] film written and directed by Sathish Javvaji.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2025-09-17 |title=‘Band Melam’ hits the right note with first beat glimpse |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/band-melam-hits-the-right-note-with-first-beat-glimpse-1007320 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |date=26 March 2026 |title=Band Melam Movie |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/band-melam/movieshow/129676489.cms |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Produced by [[Kona Film Corporation]], the film features Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Apalla and [[P. Sai Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-29 |title=Band Melam OTT release delivers powerful, heartfelt rural romance on ZEE5 |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/band-melam-ott-release-zee5-drama/ |access-date=2026-05-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>

The film was released on 26 March 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-23 |title=Band Melam leads Sri Rama Navami weekend releases |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/band-melam-leads-sri-rama-navami-weekend-releases |access-date=2026-05-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=May 2026}}

== Cast ==

* Harsh Roshan as Yadagiri "Giri"
* Sridevi Apalla as Raajamma "Raji"
* [[P. Sai Kumar]] as Sai, Raaji's father
* Goparaju Vijay as Sundarayya, Yadagiri's father
* Macha Ravi
* Shanthi
* Yogitha
* Avinash Dev
* Vihan Uday
* Viswanath Gandhavarapu
* Pooja Kendre
* Laxman Meesala

== Music ==
The soundtrack and background score were composed by [[Vijai Bulganin]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-28 |title=Band Melam second single Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve out now |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Feb/28/band-melam-second-single-pallelloni-sandhallanni-meeve-out-now |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Thippukuntannav
| length1 = 3:41
| lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| extra1 = Ramu Rathod, Aditi Bhavaraju
| title2 = Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve
| length2 = 4:36
| lyrics2 = Chandrabose
| extra2 = [[Shweta Mohan]]
| title3 = Rajamma
| length3 = 4:13
| lyrics3 = Chandrabose
| extra3 = [[Ram Miriyala]]
| title4 = Ento Emo
| length4 = 3:17
| lyrics4 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| extra4 = [[Sunitha Upadrashta]]
| title5 = Ekkadi Dongalu Akkade GapChup
| length5 = 2:30
| lyrics5 = Kasarla Shyam
| extra5 = Mangli
| title6 = Band Melam Rap Song
| length6 = 2:35
| lyrics6 = Aakhil Baig
| extra6 = Aakhil Baig
| title7 = Janu O My Janu (Happy Song)
| length7 = 1:23
| lyrics7 = Kasarla Shyam
| extra7 = Saketh Komanduri
| title8 = Janu O My Janu (Sad Song)
| length8 = 2:00
| lyrics8 = Kasarla Shyam
| extra8 = Saketh Komanduri
| title9 = Thalarathe
| length9 = 2:52
| lyrics9 = Sreejo
| extra9 = Vijai Bulganin
}}

== Release ==
''Band Melam'' was initially schedule to release in theaters on 13 March 2026 but was released on 26 March 2026 coinciding with [[Sri Rama Navami]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=2026-02-15 |title=Harsh Roshan-Sridevi’s Band Melam to hit screens on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Feb/15/harsh-roshan-sridevis-band-melam-to-hit-screens-on-this-date |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-09 |title=Sridevi and Harsh Roshan starrer Band Melam gets new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Mar/09/sridevi-and-harsh-roshan-starrer-band-melam-gets-new-release-date |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> It was released on [[ZEE5]] on 24 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-04-17 |title=Band Melam OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Appala's Telugu romantic movie online |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/band-melam-ott-release-date-announced-when-and-where-to-watch-harsh-roshan-sridevi-appalas-telugu-romantic-movie-online/articleshow/130326917.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-05-02 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Sekhar Kusuma of ''[[Samayam Telugu]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 and called it a "routine film" citing weak writing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘బ్యాండ్‌మేళం’ మూవీ రివ్యూ - Band Melam Movie Review |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/movie-review/harsh-roshan-sridevi-starrer-band-melam-movie-review-and-rating/moviereview/129818337.cms |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Samayam Telugu |language=te}}</ref> [[Telugucinema.com]] rated the movie 1.5/5, criticizing the weak script, "amateurish" direction, and the lead actors' performances, noting that the 140-minute runtime felt "exhausting".<ref name="TCinema">{{cite web |date=26 March 2026 |title=Band Melam Review: A silly love story that tests your patience |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/band-melam-review-a-silly-love-story-that-tests-your-patience |website=Telugu Cinema}}</ref> ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' also gave the same rating and stated that, "Despite decent performances and a few passable moments early on, the film is dragged down by a routine story, a lifeless second half, and lack of emotional depth".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-26 |title=Band Melam Review & Rating: A Big Bore |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/band-melam-review-rating-big-bore-478257 |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref> Sreejith of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' gave the film a rating of 1/5, describing it as a "tedious and disconnected narrative" that failed to utilize its rural setting effectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sreejith |date=2026-03-29 |title=Band Melam Movie Review: A completely off-key and boring affair |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Mar/29/telugureview2026mar27band-melam-movie-review-a-completely-off-key-and-boring-affair |access-date=2026-05-02 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|38355298|Band Melam}}

[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films set in Telangana]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vijai Bulganin]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2026 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language romantic drama films]]

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Aryakin2021 at 17:06, 5 May 2026