Excellent movie that you can watch with complete family. The story is told so beautifully. Each actor is tailor made for the character. Superb acting by everyone. The screenplay, direction excellent. The rural setting, city setting is captured so realistically.
The people speak so affectionately to each other. No show of. Super!!! Wish it was longer and showed the struggle for version 2 and 3 of the machine involving learning coding and micro controllers!! Enjoy the movie
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Best Telugu movie in recent years
basabathina20 November 2019
Mallesam is a beautiful attempt to screen the Weaver's survival issues. This is a rare movie in telugu movie industry that is so natural and so realistic.
The struggle and Innovation process was very clearly shown in this movie. I wish this movie will grab nandi awards from State government.
I really appreciate the efforts of director and expecting more movies from him.
The struggle and Innovation process was very clearly shown in this movie. I wish this movie will grab nandi awards from State government.
I really appreciate the efforts of director and expecting more movies from him.
Padmashri Mallesham
chaitumhyd28 November 2019
I usually try to avoid watching inspirational movies. Not because I don't need motivation, but partly because I don't get motivated via films and I'm not a fan of the inspirational genre. I'm glad I didn't skip Mallesham based on my prior habits.
Having problem solving mindset is an incredible asset. Mallesham has it. His lack of education didn't stop him. Dissent from his parents, friends, relatives, neighbors didn't stop him. Supportive life partner is always a huge plus though. A must watch movie.
Having problem solving mindset is an incredible asset. Mallesham has it. His lack of education didn't stop him. Dissent from his parents, friends, relatives, neighbors didn't stop him. Supportive life partner is always a huge plus though. A must watch movie.
Motivational and Realistic
srinivodnala24 June 2019
This is an incredible, motivational and realistic movie which takes you through the life of Innovator Mr. Mallesham. You will only see the Characters not the Actors, that's the wonderful thing and shows the effectiveness of the film making. Thoroughly got involved/immersed and enjoyed, must watch film specially with entire family.
ANOTHER GEM OF TFI....
srujanbandari21 June 2019
The director should get a big round of applause. And the another asset of the movie is priyadarshi he just lived in the role of mallesham. The have a perfect casting every actor put there heart and sole in the film. And the art department have also done a great job.
Brilliant movie. Perfect tribute to a fantastic human being, Mallesham
rlogan-9945922 June 2019
What a movie!! #Mallesham. Tight focused narrative. Technically brilliant. Breezy music. Humor nicely blended into narrative. With one of the very best casting I have ever seen. Every character just lived it. The super inspiring story of Mallesham springs to life, in this brilliant piece of art! A must watch film. #malleshammovie
Beautifully taken
ankempavan8 July 2019
A biopic of real life struggle
vivekanandchittampally20 November 2019
Mallesham is not a movie but a celluloid version of the struggle of a sincere son. Mallesham's struggle for designing a machine to be used to eliminate the physical labor by his mother is a story of struggle, disappointment, determination and learning. He learns electronics even though his academic education is stopped with high school. His struggle to design that machine is a lesson for many. He simply proves that 'strong determination' will lead to ultimate success.
A Film With Heart And Inspiration For All The Dreamers
AnirudhGod19 October 2019
I caught a screening of this film at Sarathi Studios, and I was really put to my knees. Based on the life of Chintakindi Mallesham, this film covers his journey from his childhood dreams of helping his mother rid of the pain caused by the labor intensive work of Asu (process of designing, on a Pochampally saree) to his innovation called 'Asu machine.' What makes this film stand-out from the rest of the glossy and shoddily made masala films is its down-to-earth kind of sentimentality. The film ponders on little things that have influenced this man to make this inventive and empowering machine that has helped many lives relieve their stressful and physically exhausting work (that, at times, leaves them disabled.) The journey is filled with so much heart and understanding that it made me cry at times. Further, this is also elevated by the tremendous acting by Priyadarshi, and the supporting cast. The culture and beauty of Telangana was captured with real and raw authenticity, that I really felt immersed. The cinematography deserves a mention too, as it's a really good looking film. The direction, sound and production values are all fine, but what really stands-out of all is the performances of various artistes. They did justice to their parts. Although, it's not really a great film, it will be remembered as a really good story of a man who endured, and kept pushing on towards his dream of making the Asu Machine. Because, after the movie was over, I was moved and inspired by this story of Mallesham, who wanted to do good and contribute to his community. At the end of the day, it's a well-knit yarn. A yarn for the hardworking knitters of the Pochampally silk sarees.
Not just a biopic!
umeshgetta22 November 2019
Weaving poetry
doctor-7682120 November 2019
Raj weaves his magic. Given the difficulty of making a biopic in the current world, Raj weaves the story of otherwise invisible Mallesham. The story indeed has the ability to drive itself and Raj goes to great lengths to translate the experience of life in Rural Telangana region of India on to the larger canvas. Certain frames unabashedly are so rustic to evoke memories and invoke the traditional archetypes of story telling.
Well crafted biopic!
Slim4Shady226 June 2019
It was great to see so many off beat movies this month, Mallesam was one I wasn't going to miss and a story I always thought that would inevitably end up on the big screen ever since I saw his TED talk. Special thanks to everyone who decided to make this movie without jumping away from reality.
The story starts with the childhood journey of Mallesam, it was a little longer than expected but needed given the context of his path to create the Asu machine. The narration for me looked a little too straight forward and the director could have made attempts to show it in a more artistic way but it's alright. Ever since Priyadarshi lands on screen, he never ceases to entertain us. Him and Jhansi have done their jobs very well, Ananya was surprisingly good as well, the innocence on her face and dialogues was very neat. The acting from the sides within the neorealistic environment seems to fall flat a little but its excusable given the significance. The music from Robin was good, having not heard the songs before (except one), I really liked them and it didn't feel unnecessary as well since it adjusts well with the village background.
Mallesam's countinous strive to achieve the glory was very well put, it's a story that makes you emotional, inspires you in many ways and motivates you on what you do. Overall, it's a great story that never fails to grab your attention any minute. I'm glad this movie is getting good word of mouth since the producers couldn't put their money on promotions, it's a movie that definitely needs to be seen for people of all ages.
The story starts with the childhood journey of Mallesam, it was a little longer than expected but needed given the context of his path to create the Asu machine. The narration for me looked a little too straight forward and the director could have made attempts to show it in a more artistic way but it's alright. Ever since Priyadarshi lands on screen, he never ceases to entertain us. Him and Jhansi have done their jobs very well, Ananya was surprisingly good as well, the innocence on her face and dialogues was very neat. The acting from the sides within the neorealistic environment seems to fall flat a little but its excusable given the significance. The music from Robin was good, having not heard the songs before (except one), I really liked them and it didn't feel unnecessary as well since it adjusts well with the village background.
Mallesam's countinous strive to achieve the glory was very well put, it's a story that makes you emotional, inspires you in many ways and motivates you on what you do. Overall, it's a great story that never fails to grab your attention any minute. I'm glad this movie is getting good word of mouth since the producers couldn't put their money on promotions, it's a movie that definitely needs to be seen for people of all ages.
Motivational
sduraibalaji27 November 2019
Slow but a very well made movie
akashsilvers4 December 2019
Mallesham - Minimalism
abywaran10 August 2020
This movie showcase the beauty of film making in small budget and making it powerful.
Top of the class acting by actors and the heroine needs a mention for her natural expressions.
The movie provides a very good motivation to anyone on the importance of hard work and failures to reach success. Good watch with the whole family.
The movie provides a very good motivation to anyone on the importance of hard work and failures to reach success. Good watch with the whole family.
Beautiful crafted movie
paras-lucky1328 November 2019
Don't really watch much Telugu movie,but had me glued from the first song onwards.
The movie paces itself very well, not any boring moments. All the characters have done a commendable job. It makes you smile in the end. Must watch.
This is how biopic should be made
amanvaidyasen20078 August 2020
Well made inspirational movie
sureshchowta31 March 2020
You will cry after seeing this movie
syamsarwesh15 July 2020
An inspiration
nareshkumarnaveen20 July 2020
Simply Awesome and Unbelievably outstanding work from Telugu Industry
gundumogulasurya23 November 2020
Terrific performance from the Lead actors of the film and great lines written by the writing department and along with which the direction team nailed the narration by taking the story deep enough. True and apt music as well must be appreciated!
Great and Courageous choice by the producers 🙏🏻👏🏻👌🏻
Great and Courageous choice by the producers 🙏🏻👏🏻👌🏻
An unsung masterpiece 🔥
Nandu_Theeguru3 June 2020
Man what can I say, it checks all the checkboxes casting, performances, direction, cinematography, music, screenplay, story..... everything....not just about him you can also know about the true telangana way of life and how important asu is to them!!!
Extraordinary Movie
sathishpatel-2949029 May 2021
Very nice movie
venkatasujithoddula26 July 2020
Must watch movie
Cmar-611-13714021 June 2019
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