| Genre: | Adult comedy-drama |
| Producer: | Arunabh Kumar |
| Music: | Sidhartha Sadasivuni |
| Cinematography: | Fahad Abdul Majeed |
| Editor: | Surya Vinay |
| Company: | The Viral Fever |
| Runtime: | 30 minute |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 5 |
| 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. 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]
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.
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.