Balagam

Balagam (transl. Kith and Kin) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by actor Venu Yeldandi, in his directorial debut. It was produced by Hanshitha Reddy and Harshith Reddy, respectively, under Dil Raju Productions. The film features Priyadarshi, Kavya Kalyanram, Sudhakar Reddy, Kota Jayaram, Muralidhar Goud and Rupa Lakshmi in primary roles. Balagam was released on 3 March 2023 to critical acclaim with particular praise for Yeldandi's direction, soundtrack, emotional weight of the story, screenplay and acting performances by the lead cast. Balagam received various awards and nominations. The film is considered to be one of the best slice of life films of the year by various international juries. The film fetched the state Telangana Gaddar Film Award for Best Feature Film.