“You Can Sense the Honesty with Which ‘Deewana’ Was Made Just from the Trailer” – Mass Ka Das Vishwak Sen
After delivering a successful film with Subham, young and talented actor Harshith Reddy is now starring in the upcoming film Deevana. Produced by Vasudev Koppineni and Sridevi Karyampudi under the Arha Media and V Studios banners, this beautiful love story also marks the debut of actress Smeha Manimegalai and director Srikanth Sangishetty. Distributed by Geetha Film Distributors, Deevana is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on June 19th.
The trailer launch event was held in Hyderabad today and was attended by renowned producer Allu Aravind, actor Vishwak Sen, and producer Dheeraj Mogilineni as chief guests.
Editor Hrushikesh Paspal said, “I thank Allu Aravind garu and Vishwak anna for attending our trailer launch. This is my first film, and I am grateful to our producers and director for giving me this opportunity. We are confident that Deewana will become a successful film.”
Cinematographer Vamsi Patchipulusu said, “First of all, I would like to thank our producers Vasudev garu and Sridevi garu. I thoroughly enjoyed working on this film. They provided us with a brilliant cast, and we hope Deewana will entertain and move audiences.”
Music Director Eshwar Chand said, “I thank the audience for making the songs of our film chartbusters. The first song, Idi Prema Idi Prema, became a huge hit, and recently the song Tellapori went viral. Our director wanted music that would deeply touch people’s hearts. I gave my complete effort to this project and tried to convey all the emotions of the story through my music. I hope audiences continue to support Deewana.”
Actor Narsingh said, “In this film, I play the hero’s friend. Director Srikanth garu will show the essence of one-sided love. My character also portrays how far friends in Hyderabad can go for one another. I am a huge fan of Vishwak anna, and I am delighted that he attended our event. During the making of this film, our producers and director supported me immensely.”
Actor Tony said, “I have enjoyed watching many Geetha Arts films in theatres, and it is a matter of pride for me to now act in a film associated with that banner. Director Srikanth anna gave me all the support I needed to perform my role effectively.”
Producer Vasudev Koppineni said, “Cinema has been my passion since childhood. I grew up watching countless films. Ever since I got acquainted with Allu Aravind garu, I have found new reasons to thank him every day. Words are not enough to express my gratitude toward him.
Vishwak Sen is someone who will always stand by those he considers his own. Whether it is direction, production, or acting, he has proven himself to be a versatile talent. Whenever challenges arose during this film, his journey and determination inspired us. Dheeraj Mogilineni garu also provided valuable suggestions and, in many ways, travelled alongside us throughout this project.
Deewana revolves around one-sided love, and I felt a strong connection between that theme and my own love for cinema. If a day’s shoot went well, I felt happy. If something went wrong, I felt disappointed. I would forget about hunger and sleep. Filmmaking felt very much like being in love. The hope of making a successful film kept motivating me.
Deewana is a beautiful film. You have already seen some of its emotional depth in the trailer. Beyond that, it has fulfilled the twenty-year dream of our director Srikanth to become a filmmaker and helped many members of our team realize their dreams.
The first person I approached for this project was Harshith. This journey with him has been as important to me as the film itself. Standing here today after completing the film is an emotional moment. By the interval itself, audiences will be deeply invested in the story, and by the end, they will be overwhelmed with emotion.”
Producer Sridevi Karyampudi said, “I worked at Aha and met Vishwak garu several times there. He is always friendly, even with newcomers. To describe Deevana, I would say that director Srikanth, music director Eshwar, heroine Smeha, and hero Harshith are the four pillars of the film, while producer Vasudev serves as its foundation. He dedicated his heart and soul to this project, and we are grateful to him for bringing this beautiful film to life.
Vasudev is not just my friend but family. If someone asks me about the genre of this film, I would say it is a genre that deeply stirs your heart. Our lead characters, Munna and Ammu, will make audiences laugh, cry, and fall in love with them. You will find yourself wishing they come together as soon as possible. By the end of the film, viewers will appreciate just how beautifully Srikanth directed it.
Eshwar’s work is so impressive that no one would believe this is his debut as a music director. Allu Aravind garu is a very important person in my life. I worked with him for six and a half years, and I feel fortunate to have learned from a legend. We all poured our hearts into this film, and we hope audiences enjoy the trailer. We look forward to seeing everyone in theatres on the 19th.”
Producer Dheeraj Mogilineni said, “When we initially planned The Girlfriend as a low-budget film with newcomers, Harshith was our first choice for the lead role. Later, the casting changed. It is wonderful to see him building a strong identity for himself through successful films.
Geetha Arts is like home to us, and Allu Aravind garu has always supported us. It is also heartening to see a star like Vishwak Sen backing this film.
Producers Vasudev and Sridevi made this film with tremendous passion. They never compromised and spent more than originally planned to achieve their vision. I am confident that their dedication will be rewarded with a major success.”
Director Srikanth Sangishetty said, “Allu Aravind garu is like a divine figure to me. I admire Vishwak Sen’s performance in Falaknuma Das and have always appreciated his work. Unfortunately, my father is no longer here to witness my success. Whatever we achieve in life, it is special when our parents are there to see it. True success is giving your parents confidence that you can stand on your own.
Alongside one-sided love, Deewana also explores the love of parents and the importance of friendship. It is a wholesome film designed to appeal to everyone. When I narrated the story to Allu Aravind garu, Sridevi garu, and Vasudev garu, they immediately wanted to make the film because of its wholesome nature. This movie respects the audience’s time, intelligence, and taste. It is a film that will rekindle people’s love for cinema.
Harshith and Smeha have delivered beautiful performances. We have also cast around ten actors from Telangana, along with accomplished performers like VK Naresh, Jhansi, and Balagam Venu. This is a film that truly deserves to be experienced on the big screen.”
Heroine Smeha Manimegalai said, “I am delighted to have had the opportunity to play the beautiful character of Ammu in Deewana. I thank our director and producers for believing in me. It is an honor to speak in front of a legend like Allu Aravind garu. Vishwak Sen is an inspiration to many people. The audience has already shown tremendous love toward Deewana, and I hope the same love continues in theatres. After the success of the song Tellapori, many people started calling me ‘Tellapori.’ Now, I feel like I have become everyone’s Telugu girl. Working alongside Harshith was a wonderful experience. This film contains every emotion audiences look for and feels like a roller-coaster ride. I request everyone to watch and support our film in theatres on the 19th.”
Hero Harshith Reddy said, “Seeing Vishwak Sen’s journey gave me confidence that we too could make our cinematic dreams come true. The moment Geetha Arts became associated with Deewana, I felt confident that the film would be a success. I will never forget the day Allu Aravind garu appreciated me.
During the promotions, many people asked why I seemed so confident about the film. My answer is simple: when you have made a good film, you should speak about it with confidence.
Deewana does not follow trends, imitate references, or rely on formulas. The core idea of the film is something Telugu cinema has not explored before. What you have seen in the trailer is only a glimpse, the real substance of the film is something entirely different.
This is a timeless and pure love story, much like Arya. It will feel fresh and engaging no matter when it is watched. From the moment we heard the story, we were eager to make this film. During the process, we laughed together, cried together, argued together, and became completely immersed in it. That is why the film is called Deewana. It is a rare and unique cinematic experience.”
Actor Vishwak Sen said, “When a film is good, the entire team naturally becomes confident. I can clearly see that confidence in the Deewana team. Harshith is a sincere actor. He comes from our Dilsukhnagar area, and lately, he has seemed completely absorbed in the spirit of this film. Now I understand why he has truly lived and breathed Deewana.
Producers Vasudev and Sridevi made this film with immense passion. The trailer itself reflects the honesty with which director Srikanth has crafted the film. I hope Deewana becomes a blockbuster. My best wishes to the entire team.”
Producer Allu Aravind said, “Many newcomers come to me with stories. Srikanth narrated this story to me for nearly ninety minutes, and I liked it very much. I called producer Vasudev and suggested that before making the film, Srikanth should shoot a sample scene and show it to me. When I saw the footage, I was impressed by how effectively he captured every emotion. At that moment, I became convinced that he would establish himself as a successful director.
Srikanth extracted excellent performances from every actor, especially Harshith. His performance is outstanding, and he will make audiences emotional in the climax.
Just as Aamir Khan became one of India’s finest actors despite not fitting conventional standards, Harshith too can earn a unique and respected place in the industry. He has a bright future ahead of him.
Smeha looks extremely charming in the film and is likely to receive many opportunities in Telugu cinema. Sridevi and Vasudev both worked at Aha. During its first year, I visited regularly and often interacted with them, which brought us closer. After hearing this story, I encouraged them to make the film. Though it required additional investment, they worked hard and produced a quality film.
Deewana is a beautiful love story that begins gently and gradually finds its way into the audience’s hearts. It is a dignified and heartfelt film. I hope the media will support and promote it well.”
Cast:
Harshith Reddy, Smeha Manimegalai
Technical Team:
Costume Designer – Manasa
Production Designer – Jhansi Gojala
Editor – Hrushikesh Paspal
Director of Photography – Vamsi Patchipulusu
Music Director – Eshwar Chand
Digital Marketing – Housefull
PRO – Suresh (SK Media)
Producers – Vasudev Koppineni, Sridevi Karyampudi
Story, Screenplay & Direction – Srikanth Sangishetty
