10th Class Diaries explained

10th Class Diaries
Director:Anji
Story:Vennela Ramarao
Producer:Achut Rama Rao P.
Ravi Teja Manyam
Cinematography:Anji
Editing:Prawin Pudi
Music:S. Chinna
Studio:Anvitha Avani Kreation
SR Movie Makers
Distributor:Ajay Mysore Productions
Country:India
Language:Telugu

10th Class Diaries is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed and filmed by Garudavega Anji (in his directorial debut) from a story written by Vennela Ramarao. The film stars Sriram, Avika Gor, Srinivasa Reddy, Ramarao, Himaja and Archana.

The plot follows Somu (Sriram), an affluent NRI who returns from the US for a reunion with his schoolmates in India. When his childhood sweetheart Chandini (Gor) doesn't turn up, Somu continues his search for her.

10th Class Diaries was theatrically released on 1 July 2022.

Plot

Somu an affluent NRI who returns from the US for a reunion with his schoolmates in India. When his childhood sweetheart Chandini doesn't turn up, Somu continues his search for her.

Cast

Music

The music for the film was composed by S. Chinna.[1]

Production and release

The film began production in early 2021.[2] Anji and Sriram were to work together on a Tamil film and came together instead for this film, which is based on an event in producer Achut Ramarao's life.[3] This film marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Anji and is his 50th film as a cinematographer.[4] [5] The film is about the reunion of 10th standard classmates.[6] Avika Gor plays a character older than herself.[7] The film was shot in Chikmagalur, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Sri Lanka and the United States.[8] [9]

10th Class Diaries was theatrically released on 1 July 2022. Initially, the film was scheduled to be released on 4 March 2022.[10] It was later pushed back to 24 June 2022, before postponing to the current date.[11]

Reception

A critic from The Times of India opined that "What works in favour of the film is its light-hearted humour, the effervescent feeling of love, cinematic and peppy vibe after the interval and impressive performances by the lead and supporting actors".[12] A critic from 123Telugu wrote that "On the whole, 10th Class Diaries is an okayish movie that works only in parts. Comedy by Vennela Ramarao and a few emotional scenes are fine to watch".[13]

Calling it "mixed memories," a reviewer from NTV appreciated the storyline and cinematography but pointed out uninspiring screenplay and music as its minus points.[14] Sanju of Sakshi felt that despite faltering at times, Anji has succeeded in delivering a good film in his directorial debut.[15] Aithagoni Raju of Asianet News Telugu opined that 10th Class Diaries takes the viewers down their memory lanes.[16] In a more critical review, ABP Desam rated 1/5, writing that the screenplay tests the patience of audience.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10th Class Diaries Songs: 10th Class Diaries MP3 Telugu Songs by Suresh Bobbili Online Free on Gaana.com . . 4 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230704145028/https://gaana.com/album/10th-class-diaries . 4 July 2023 . en . live.
  2. Web site: Noted cinematographer's directorial debut with Sree Vishnu's next. 1 March 2021. 6 July 2022. 14 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210414044715/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/noted-cinematographers-directorial-debut-with-sree-vishnus-next.html. live.
  3. Web site: Interview : Sriram – 10th Class Diaries gives me utmost satisfaction after Okariki Okaru. 14 June 2022. 123telugu. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703181119/https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-sriram-10th-class-diaries-gives-me-utmost-satisfaction-after-okariki-okaru.html. live.
  4. Web site: Renowned lens man Anji turns director. Deccan. Chronicle. 18 October 2021. Deccan Chronicle. 6 July 2022. 21 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220221070133/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/181021/renowned-lens-man-anji-turns-director.html. live.
  5. Web site: ఆమె పెళ్లి చేసుకోకుండా అలాగే ఉండిపోయింది: డైరెక్టర్. 29 June 2022. Sakshi. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703184554/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-garudavega-anji-about-10th-class-diaries-movie-1467054. live.
  6. Web site: Noted Cinematographer 'Garudavega' Anji To Debut As A Director. 16 October 2021. The Hans India. 6 July 2022. 16 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211016050026/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/noted-cinematographer-garudavega-anji-to-debut-as-a-director-711108. live.
  7. Web site: 10th Class Diaries, a nostgalic ride: Avika Gor. Sashidhar. Adivi. 6 February 2022. Deccan Chronicle. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703112914/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/060222/10th-class-diaries-a-nostgalic-ride-avika-gor.html. live.
  8. Web site: Avika Gor's next '10th Class Diaries' talks about friendship, career goals. 6 November 2021. Telangana Today. 6 July 2022. 5 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205151506/https://telanganatoday.com/avika-gors-next-10th-class-diaries-talks-about-friendship-career-goals. live.
  9. Web site: Interview : Avika Gor – 10th Class Diaries is a sweet movie. 27 June 2022. 123telugu. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703181120/https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-avika-gor-10th-class-diaries-is-a-sweet-movie.html. live.
  10. Web site: 27 January 2022 . 10th Class Diaries release date: When and where to watch Srikanth, Avika Gor's Telugu film . . en . 27 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127051614/https://www.ottplay.com/news/10th-class-diaries-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-srikanth-avika-gors-telugu-film/3827b0b9ee782 . live .
  11. Web site: 17 June 2022 . Avika Gor's '10th Class Diaries' gets postponed . Tollywood . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707134747/https://www.tollywood.net/avika-gors-10th-class-diaries-gets-postponed/ . live .
  12. News: 10th Class Diaries Movie Review: An honest effort which shines in parts. The Times of India. 6 July 2022. 2 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220702082655/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/10th-class-diaries/movie-review/92586928.cms. live.
  13. Web site: 10th Class Diaries Telugu Movie Review. 1 July 2022. 123telugu. 6 July 2022. 7 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707134746/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/10th-class-diaries-telugu-movie-review.html. live.
  14. Web site: Tenth Class Diaries Review: టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్. 1 July 2022. NTV Telugu. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703181121/https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/tenth-class-diaries-movie-review-189675.html. live.
  15. Web site: స్కూల్ డేస్ ను గుర్తు చేసే 'టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్' రివ్యూ. 1 July 2022. Sakshi. 6 July 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703181119/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/10th-class-diaries-movie-review-and-rating-telugu-1467517. live.
  16. Web site: Raju . Aithagoni . 1 July 2022 . 10th Class Diaries Review: టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్ మూవీ రివ్యూ.. . . te . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707134745/https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/10th-class-diaries-movie-review-reb1os . live .
  17. Web site: 1 July 2022 . 'టెన్త్ క్లాస్ డైరీస్' రివ్యూ: స్కూల్ డేస్ లవ్వే కాదు, అంతకు మించి – సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే? . . te . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707134746/https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/10th-class-diaries-movie-review-sriram-avika-gor-srinivasa-reddy-vennela-rama-rao-himaja-starrer-10th-class-diaries-review-rating-in-telugu-39966 . live .