Hostel Days
| Hostel Days | |
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| Genre | Adult comedy-drama |
| Written by | Akshay Poolla |
| Directed by |
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| Music by | Sidhartha Sadasivuni |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Arunabh Kumar |
| Cinematography | Fahad Abdul Majeed |
| Editor | Surya Vinay |
| Running time | 30 minute |
| Production company | The Viral Fever |
| Original release | |
| Release | 13 July 2023 |
| 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.[1] 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]
Synopsis[edit]
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.
Cast[edit]
- Darahas Maturu as Sai Ram
- Akshay Lagusani as Naveen Yadav
- Mouli Tanuj Prasanth as Chitranjan Bhattachary
- Anannyaa Akulaa as Theppa
- Aishwarya Hollakal as Kavya
- Jaiyetri Makana as Rithika
Recurring cast[edit]
- Rajeev Kanakala as Xerox Shop Uncle
- Raghu Karumanchi as Sweeper Babai
- Jhansi as Canteen Aunty
- Thagubothu Ramesh Security Anna
- Harsha Chemudu Computer Lab Assistant
Episodes[edit]
Season 1[edit]
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 26 January 2023 | ||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Room No. 209" | Aditya Mandala | 13 July 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "Rakshakudu" | Aditya Mandala | 13 July 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "First Love" | Aditya Mandala | 13 July 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "GRP" | Aditya Mandala | 13 July 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "M1 Exam" | Aditya Mandala | 13 July 2023 |
Reception[edit]
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.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (7 July 2023). "'Hostel Days': Trailer of Telugu edition of popular TVF franchise out". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (11 July 2023). "Present-day Students Will Relate To Hostel Days: Aditya Mandala". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Today, Telangana (7 July 2023). "Prime Video unveils the trailer of the new Telugu series Hostel Days". Telangana Today. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Trailer of Telugu series Hostel Days unveiled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (12 July 2023). "OTT Watch: What to Watch on Prime Video in July 2023". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (12 July 2023). "New on Amazon Prime Video this week: 'Hostel Days,' 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2, and more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "New Telugu web series 'Hostel Days' trailer released; promises a nostalgic journey into college life". The Times of India. 7 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Hostel Days Telugu Web Series Review". 123telugu.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
External links[edit]
- Hostel Days at IMDb
