Hostel Days

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Hostel Days
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Genre Adult comedy-drama
Written byAkshay Poolla
Directed by
  • Aditya Mandala
Starring
  • Darahas Maturu
  • Akshay Lagusani
  • Mouli Tanuj Prasanth
  • Anannyaa Akulaa
  • Aishwarya Hollakal
  • Jaiyetri Makana
Music bySidhartha Sadasivuni
Country of originIndia
Original languageTelugu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Producer Arunabh Kumar
CinematographyFahad Abdul Majeed
EditorSurya Vinay
Running time30 minute
Production company The Viral Fever
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
Release13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
Related
Hostel Daze
Engga Hostel

Hostel Days [1] is a 2023 Indian Telugu adaptation of the popular Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama streaming 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]

Contents

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

Recurring cast

Episodes

Season 1

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 526 January 2023 (2023-01-26)TBA
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Room No. 209"Aditya Mandala13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
22"Rakshakudu"Aditya Mandala13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
33"First Love"Aditya Mandala13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
44"GRP"Aditya Mandala13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)
55"M1 Exam"Aditya Mandala13 July 2023 (2023-07-13)

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.

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