Annapurna Photo Studio

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Annapurna Photo Studio
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Directed byChendu Muddu
Written byChendu Muddu
Produced byYash Rangineni
Starring
CinematographyPankaj Tottada
Edited byD. Venkata Prabhu
Music byPrince Henry
Production
company
Big Ben Cinemas
Release date
  • 21 July 2023 (2023-07-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Annapurna Photo Studio is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Chendu Muddu. [1] It stars Chaitanya Rao Madadi and Lavanya Sahukara. [2] This is their second film together after Valentines Night (2023).

Contents

The film was released theatrically on 21 July 2023. [3]

Premise

This movie tells a love story set in a rural area during the 1980s. It includes surprising twists and turns and evokes a sense of nostalgia. [4]

Cast

Release

The satellite and digital rights of the film were bought by ETV Network which is to be premiered post theatrical release. [5] [6] [7]

Music

The music was copmoseed by Prince Henry. The music rights of the film is owned by T-Series. The makers have released first single Rangamma sung by S. P. Charan on Apr 6, 2023. [8] The next three lyrical videos from the film were launched by Tharun Bhascker, Suhas and Vishwak Sen respectively. [9] [10] [11] [12] Vijay Deverakonda launched the trailer of the movie, Annapurna Photo Studio [13] [14]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Rangamma"Srinivasa Mouli S. P. Charan 3:37
2."Vennello Adapilla"Srinivasa MouliS. P. Charan, Rachita Rayaprolu4:04
3."Sayyata Vidhi Sayyata"Srinivasa Mouli Saisharan 2:41
4."O Muddhugumma"ShreshtaPrince Henry, Lipsika, Ritesh G Rao3:01
Total length:13:23

Reception

Professional ratings
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A critic from OTTplay wrote that "Annapurna Photo Studio is an entertaining thriller comedy brimming with innocence, whose smart screenplay makes up for its wafer-thin plot. It’s a warm, nostalgic trip to the 80s with impressive performances, loads of humour, backed by memorable music and vibrant cinematography". [15] A critic from 123telugu wrote that "On the whole, Annapurna Photo Studio is a romantic comedy drama that works in parts". [16]

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  2. ↑ "అన్నపూర్ణ ఫోటో స్టూడియోలో ఏం జరిగింది?". Sakshi (in Telugu). 16 March 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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