Colour Photo
Ratings: 4.9/5
Duration: 2hrs 20 mins
Language: Telugu
Genre: Period Romantic Drama
Director: Sandeep Raj
Writer: Sandeep Raj, Sai Rajesh Neelam
Producer: Benny Muppaneni, Sai Rajesh Neelam
Music: Kaala Bhairava
Cinematography: Venkat R. Shakamuri
Editing: Kodati Pavan Kalyan
Art Direction: Kranthi Priyam
Release Date: 23 October 2020
Releasing In: Theatres
Star Cast: Suhas, Chandini Chowdary, Suneel, Harsha Chemudu, Divya Drishti, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Sai Krishna Enreddy, Subba Rao Vepada
Plot: Jayakrishna (Suhas) is a dark-skinned guy who falls head over heels on Deepu (Chandni Chowdary) but keeps his feelings to himself. As time passes by, a gang in his college beats him up and this issue brings Deepu closer to him. Slowly, the friendship turns into love and this does not go well with Deepu’s brother Rama Raju(Sunil). The rest of the story is as to how the couple reunites after facing several problems.
Review: Colour Photo is a love story. It doesn’t stop there. While the background is a romantic plot, however it is a social commentary and dare we say- path breaking!
The film is based on serious conflict like discrimination of colour and rich and poor. The director Sandeep handles this well and by the time the film reaches the pre-climax, things get serious, dramatic, and emotional - all in a good way.
Jayakrishna is the son of a milk man, and a mechanical engineering student. He is sincere, works hard, can be described as average in academics, is an introvert, and wants to lead a life of dignity. He falls in love with the comparatively well off and fair-skinned Deepti (Chandini). He instantly realises this won’t go well.
It may sound familiar, but the deep rooted issues discussed in the film makes all the difference!
Apart from skin colour and class, the film talks about gender viewpoints. For instance, when one woman tells another that the heartbreaks of women never get told on screen. Men can seek refuge in alcohol, but women are married off even before they can mend their broken hearts.
Suhas does an amazing job. His voice, expressions: every minute aspect of his character is portrayed aptly. Suhas is a supremely talented actor and is the one to watch out for in the coming years. Chandni Chowdary too does a superb job. This film gives her a lot of scope to perform and show her emotions which she emoted throughout the film with matured modulation.
One of the biggest plus points of the film is undoubtedly Kaala Bhairava, the music director. His songs are superb and have a lasting effect on you. His BGM is also impressive.
Colour Photo is truly an emotionally moving movie and a must watch.
