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| Directed by | Sathish Javvaji
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| Produced by | Template:Plain list |
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| Cinematography | Satish Mutyala |
| Edited by | Siva Mupparaju |
| Music by | Vijai Bulganin
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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Band Melam is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sathish Javvaji.[1][2] Produced by Kona Film Corporation, the film features Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Apalla and P. Sai Kumar.[3]
The film was released on 26 March 2026.[4]
Plot
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.[5]Template:Track listing
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.[6][7] It was released on ZEE5 on 24 April 2026.[8]
Reception
Sekhar Kusuma of Samayam Telugu rated the film 2 out of 5 and called it a "routine film" citing weak writing.[9] 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".[10] 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".[11] 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.[12]
References
- ↑ ‘Band Melam’ hits the right note with first beat glimpse, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2025-09-17). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam Movie. The Times of India(26 March 2026).
- ↑ Band Melam OTT release delivers powerful, heartfelt rural romance on ZEE5(2026-04-29). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam leads Sri Rama Navami weekend releases(2026-03-23). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam second single Pallelloni Sandhallanni Meeve out now. Cinema Express(2026-02-28). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Harsh Roshan-Sridevi’s Band Melam to hit screens on this date, Kavirayani, Suresh. Cinema Express(2026-02-15). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Sridevi and Harsh Roshan starrer Band Melam gets new release date. Cinema Express(2026-03-09). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Harsh Roshan, Sridevi Appala's Telugu romantic movie online. The Economic Times(2026-04-17). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ ‘బ్యాండ్మేళం’ మూవీ రివ్యూ - Band Melam Movie Review. Samayam Telugu. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam Review: A silly love story that tests your patience. Telugu Cinema(26 March 2026).
- ↑ Band Melam Review & Rating: A Big Bore. Sakshi Post(2026-03-26). Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ Band Melam Movie Review: A completely off-key and boring affair, Sreejith. The New Indian Express(2026-03-29). Retrieved 2026-05-02.