| Director | Mahi V. Raghav |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rakesh Mahankali Pavan Kumar Reddy |
| Writer | Mahi V. Raghav |
| Starring | Nandu Sai Ronak Sirisha Vanka Anupriya Goenka Hammood |
| Music | Rahul Raj |
| Cinematography | Sudheer Surendran |
| Editing | Shravan Katikaneni |
| Studio | Moonwater Pictures |
| Released | 10 October 2014 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹2.9 crore[1] |
Paathasala () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Mahi V Raghav.[2] The music for the film was composed by Rahul Raj. It also won the state Gaddar Award for Second Best Feature Film.[3]
Plot
Five friends: Raju, Adi, Sandhya, Surya, and Salma, who have just completed their engineering are at crossroads about their career choices. Also, they realize that the moment has come to leave each other and move into the big, bad world. So, they decide to take one final road trip to each other’s house.
They hire a swanky van, and start their fun filled journey to these villages. On their route, they discover a lot of things they did not know about each other. They also realize what they want to do with their lives. Rest of the story is as to what happens during their visit, and how the harsh realities change their lives upside down. In short, the film is about how the road trip becomes a Paathasala of sorts and prepares them for the big journey called life.
Production
The film is a road based film and 95% of the film was shot outdoors at Gandikota, the Godavari River, Horsley Hills, Hyderabad and the villages near Kadapa.[1]
Soundtrack
The music for the film was composed by Rahul Raj with lyrics by Sri Mani.[4] In an audio review, a critic from Idlebrain.com wrote, "Paathasala music album is engaging and refreshing".[5] Karthik of Milliblog! wrote, "Rahul does considerably better than his debut here!"[6]
| Artist | Rahul Raj |
|---|---|
| Released | 2014 |
| Producer | Rahul Raj |
| Prev year | 2014 |
| Next year | 2015 |
Soundtrack[7]
Reception
Jeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "On a whole, Paathshala is a different attempt and is aimed at sensible viewers".[8]
Awards and nominations
| Date of ceremony | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 & 25 January 2020 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Film | Paathasala | [9] | |
| Best Director | Mahi V. Raghav |
References
- ^ "Interview with Mahi V Raghav". Idlebrain.com. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "First look of Paathasala". Idlebrain.com. Archived 3 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ "Gaddar Telangana Film Awards: Adivi Sesh Thanks Telangana Government For Honouring Major, Expresses Gratitude To Mahesh Babu". Times Now. May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Paathshala music launch". Idlebrain.com. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Paathshala music review - Telugu cinema news". Idlebrain.com. Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ Karthik. "Paathasala (Music review), Telugu - Rahul Raj". Milliblog!. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Paathasala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Paathshala jeevi review". Idlebrain.com. 10 October 2014. Archived 5 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "IIFA Utsavam 2015 Nominees - Telugu". IIFA Utsavam. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
External links
- Paathasala at IMDb