Template:Infobox televisionHostel Days[1] is a 2023 Indian Telugu adaptation of the popular Indian Hindi-language comedy drama television miniseries Hostel Daze.[1] The series is directed by Aditya Mandala[2] and produced by Arubabh Kumar. It features an ensemble cast including Darahas Maturu, Akshay Lagusani, Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, Anannyaa Akulaa, Aishwarya Hollakal, and Jaiyetri Makana. The series, written by Akshay Poolla,[3] The first trailer was released on 7 July 2023[4] and series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on July 13, 2023.[5][6]
Synopsis
Hostel Days unfolds the lives of six students navigating the challenges of hostel life in an engineering college. The characters, each with their unique personalities, share experiences of trials, identity struggles, friendships, love, and academic endeavors. The narrative explores relatable oddities, strange obstacles, confrontations, and conflicts, providing a humorous glimpse into the world of college life.
Cast
- Darahas Maturu as Sai Ram
- Akshay Lagusani as Naveen Yadav
- Mouli Tanuj Prasanth as Chitranjan Bhattachary
- Anannyaa Akulaa as Theppa
- Aishwarya Hollakal as Kavya
- Jaiyetri Makana as Rithika
Recurring cast
- Rajeev Kanakala as Xerox Shop Uncle
- Raghu Karumanchi as Sweeper Babai
- Jhansi as Canteen Aunty
- Thagubothu Ramesh Security Anna
- Harsha Chemudu Computer Lab Assistant
Episodes
Season 1
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Reception
Hostel Days received mixed reviews from critics.[7] The series has been commended for its attempts to depict hostel life, with Darahas Maturu and Anannyaa Akulaa's portrayal earning praises.[8] Some reviewers have appreciated the exploration of different perspectives, including a focus on female characters. However, opinions on the overall execution vary, with some acknowledging its relatable elements and others finding it a passable show.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Hostel Days': Trailer of Telugu edition of popular TVF franchise out. The Hindu(2023-07-07). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Present-day Students Will Relate To Hostel Days: Aditya Mandala. Deccan Chronicle(2023-07-11). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Prime Video unveils the trailer of the new Telugu series Hostel Days, Today, Telangana. Telangana Today(2023-07-07). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Trailer of Telugu series Hostel Days unveiled. Cinema Express(7 July 2023). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ OTT Watch: What to Watch on Prime Video in July 2023. Deccan Chronicle(2023-07-12). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ New on Amazon Prime Video this week: 'Hostel Days,' 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2, and more. The Hindu(2023-07-12). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ New Telugu web series 'Hostel Days' trailer released; promises a nostalgic journey into college life. The Times of India(2023-07-07). Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ↑ Hostel Days Telugu Web Series Review. 123telugu.com(2023-07-14). Retrieved 2024-01-23.