Producers Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya)
Under the banner of Mahesh Chandra Cinema Team, Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) have produced the film ‘Pithapuramlō… Alā Modalaindi’. This movie took shape under the direction of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Chandra. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Prudhviraj, Kedar Shankar, Manichandana, Annapurnamma, Sunny Akhil, Virat, Sai Praneeth, Srilu, Prathyusha, and Rehana played the lead roles in the film. The movie is scheduled for a grand release on May 1st. In this context, producers Dundigalla Balakrishna, Akula Suresh Patel, and F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) interacted with the media and shared details about the film. Speaking on the occasion…
Producer Dundigalla Balakrishna stated: “Our director is a staunch supporter of the Jana Sena Party; he actively campaigned for the party in Pithapuram. He hails from Chebrolu. He made a promise that if Mr. Pawan Kalyan were to win the election, he would shoot his next film in that very region. That is precisely why we filmed there.
We completed nearly 75 percent of the shooting in that location. We also filmed certain portions in Hyderabad and Goa. We have shared a long-standing relationship with Mr. Mahesh Chandra spanning many years. Initially, Mr. Mahesh Chandra intended to make a film with Mr. Akula Suresh; subsequently, we joined the project.” “We completed the entire shoot—featuring a massive star cast—in just 45 days. This is a quintessential family drama; it contains absolutely no political elements. We have beautifully portrayed the bond between a father and his daughter,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Producer F.M. Murali (Godavari Kittayya) said: “I work as a journalist in Pithapuram. My own home happens to be just like the beautiful rural house depicted in the movie. The director saw my house and asked if he could use it as a filming location. I even took time off from work specifically to observe the shoot.
It all felt incredibly authentic. Subsequently, I felt a strong desire to become a part of this story—not as an actor playing a character, but as a producer. I decided to get involved because I was deeply impressed by Mr. Mahesh’s directorial style. It is my privilege to have worked with Mr. Mahesh, the man behind such a magnificent film as Preyasirave.”
Producer Akula Suresh Patel stated: “I have always held a deep admiration for Preyasirave, the film directed by Mr. Mahesh Chandra. We pitched this story to him, and both the director and the writer, Mr. Sriram, worked extensively on the subject, crafting a brilliant script and dialogue version. The film’s release faced repeated delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We cast Mr. Rajendra Prasad in the role of the ‘President,’ and he did absolute justice to the character—giving it 100 percent. The audience will undoubtedly agree that we have produced a fine film. Every single person who watched the movie at the premiere walked out with tears in their eyes. We are confident that our film will continue to gain momentum and succeed through positive word-of-mouth.”
