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Hostel Days on OTT: Explore the five best campus films in Telugu over the years

While you wait for Amazon Prime Video’s Hostel Days, relive your memorable student years through these entertaining campus-backdrop stories

Hostel Days on OTT: Explore the five best campus films in Telugu over the years
Campus dramas to watch on OTT

Last Updated: 12.58 PM, Jul 12, 2023

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Telugu cinema has produced some memorable films that unfold in college settings, offering a relatable and entertaining experience for viewers. From heartfelt romances to hilarious comedies, these movies delve into the joys, struggles, and emotions of young individuals during their college days.

While you wait for Amazon Prime Video’s latest campus comedy Hostel Days tomorrow, we look back at some of the best Telugu films set in college, showcasing stories that capture the essence of friendships, love, dreams, and personal growth. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with nostalgia, laughter, and heartfelt moments as we explore these captivating films.

Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)

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Kotha Bangaru Lokam is a romantic drama that primarily unfolds in a college setting. The film starring Varun Sandesh, Shweta Basu Prasad explores the lives of two students and their journey through college, love, and family challenges. It showcases the importance of education, dreams, and values, resonating with the audience through its emotional narrative and memorable performances.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Premam (2016)

Premam, starring Naga Chaitanya, Shruti Haasan, Madonna Sebastian, Anupama Parameswaran is a romantic film that follows the journey of its protagonist through different phases of love, including his college days. The film beautifully captures the essence of college life and the protagonist's romantic pursuits. It combines comedy, drama, emotions, making it a memorable college-centric film.

Platform: Sun NXT

Nuvvu Nenu (2001)

Nuvvu Nenu, starring Uday Kiran, Anitha, is a romantic film that showcases the college life of its lead characters. The film presents a sweet and innocent love story that unfolds in a college setting. It captures the nuances of first love, friendships, and the emotions associated with youth, resonating with the audience through its simplicity and relatability.

Platform: Youtube

Happy Days (2007)

Happy Days is a coming-of-age film, headlined by Varun Sandesh, Tamannaah, Nikhil Siddhartha, directed by Sekhar Kammula, that revolves around a group of friends studying engineering in a college.The film beautifully captures the essence of college life, including friendships, love, dreams, and the challenges faced by students. It resonated with the audience for its relatable characters, nostalgic appeal, and heartfelt storytelling.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Kirrak Party (2016)

Kirrak Party is a Telugu remake of the Kannada film Kirik Party and is set in a campus. The film, headlined by Nikhil Siddhartha, explores the journey of a group of friends during their college days, portraying their experiences, friendships, and youthful exuberance. It blends humor, romance, and emotions, making it a popular choice among the youth.

Platform: Sun NXT

About the author: Chandragupta is part human brain, part generative AI: the former provides intellect while the latter does the heavy lifting of an artificial neural network. The name, if you haven’t already worked it out, is a backronym of ChatGPT.

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