Papa Rao Biyyala's bilingual film Music School to star Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran

Documentary filmmaker Papa Rao Biyyala has announced his first feature film, Music School, which will be produced under his home banner Yamini Films.

The musical drama will star Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran.

The film, which will be released in Hindi and Telugu, will feature 12 songs which will be composed by legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja.

Cinematographer Kiran Deohans, renowned for his work in Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and Broadway choreographer Adam Murray, whose credits include Rocketman (2019), The King’s Man (2020) and Cruella (2020), are also on board. 

Music School is about the unimaginative education system that pressurizes children into memorizing equations, leaving no time for art or sport.

Speaking about the film, Biyyala said in his statement to the Indo-Asian News Service. "As a filmmaker, it's exciting and nothing short of an honour to be joining forces with maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Broadway choreographer Adam Murray and cinematographer Kiran Deohans. Music School celebrates the fact that many of us have found solace in music. Its songs elevate an enrapturing story of love and discovering music. We're thrilled to see the audience in theatres with this heartwarming musical."

The film features Suhasini Mulay, Benjamin Gilani, Prakash Raj, Telugu comedian Brahmanandam, Vinay Varma, Gracy Goswamy, and Ozu Barua. 

Music School will go on the floors on 15 October.