Balagam First Review: Priyadarshi's Latest Family Drama Is Emotional, Heart-Touching & A Hilarious Ride!

Priyadarshi Pulikonda, who rose to fame as a popular comedian-actor in Telugu among the new generation of comedians has been dabbling with different kinds of roles, irrelevant of genre. His performance in films like 'Mallesam' stand testimonial to his talent as an actor. His latest, a family drama titled 'Balagam' is going to hit the screens on March 3. Balagam is directed by Venu Yeldandi aka Tillu Venu, who is making his directorial debut.

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Ahead of the theatrical release, the movie unit hosted a premiere for the critics and other filmmakers on March 2. Balagam is receiving a positive response from the critics and fraternity of Tollywood.

The movie was established in a village backdrop around a happy-go-lucky senior citizen named Gajula Kanakaiah played by Sudhakar Reddy. He is a joyful person on the surface but is a depressed soul deep down. Kanakaiah dies suddenly, and his two sons and daughter reach the village to perform the final rites.

However, after offering a 'pinda pradanam,' none of the birds come to eat the food offered for the peaceful passing away of Kanakaiah. On the other hand, Kankaiah's children quarrel with each other.

Priyadarshi portrayed the role of Sailu, grandson of Kanakaiah. How he brings together the family and sorts out the differences is to be seen on the big screen.

The film was produced by Harishith Reddy, and Hanshitha Reddy under Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. Music of the film was composed by 'Dhamaka' fame Bheems Ceciroleo. Acharya Venu cranked the camera as Balagam's cinematographer.