Star hero Vijay Deverakonda and National crush Rashmika Mandanna have showered praise on the youthful entertainer Epic – First Semester, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the lead roles. The couple watched the film together in Hyderabad and later shared their thoughts on social media, appreciating the film and its team.
Sharing his review, Vijay Deverakonda wrote that Epic is a beautiful film. He appreciated director Aditya Hasan for portraying the dreams, responsibilities, and fears of today’s youth in a realistic and engaging manner. Vijay revealed that the emotional phone call scene between a father and son deeply moved him and even brought tears to his eyes. He congratulated the entire team for making such a heartfelt and realistic film.
Rashmika Mandanna also expressed her admiration for the film, saying that Epic has many moments audiences can easily connect with. She praised the way the film presents genuine perspectives between a man and a woman and highlighted the emotional journey of parents who send their children abroad for higher education. She said the sacrifices made for family and love were portrayed in a heart-touching way and congratulated Anand, Vaishnavi, and the entire team.
Director Aditya Hasan has made his Tollywood directorial debut with Epic – First Semester. The film is presented by Srikara Studios and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners. Since its premiere shows, Epic has been receiving positive word of mouth, with audiences appreciating its natural humor, relatable storytelling, and heartfelt emotions.

