Star Cast : Nandu, Yamini Bhaskar, Priyanka Rebeca, Sukesh Reddy,Simha N

Music Director: Smaran Sai

Producers : Shree Nandu, Shyam Sunder Reddy Thudi

Director: Varun Reddy

The film begins showing Nandu(Sid) as a failure in life after being ditched by his girlfriend Trisha(Priyanka) for Mansoor and cheated by his Business partner Mansoor( Sukesh Reddy).

Being in debt and penury he lives in a slum area, Shravya(Yamini Bhaskar)  a dance teacher being abused his husband deserts him and along with her son ends up as Sid neighbour.

Being low in life after various failures Sid slowly starts to find his feet after his new friendship with Yamini.

The rest of the story is how Sid handles his love, rejection, cheating conflicts and how he deals with his past life friendship , betrayal by Sukesh and Trisha, conflicts when Trisha tries to re-enter his life, how his new friendship with Yamini evolves into love.

Revanth(Simha) as a friend of Sid through thick and thin had a sizable screen presence and performed well.

Nandu performed well in his role as a lover boy and spoiled brat.

Yamini excelled in his role as abused wife, and her new friendship , love with Sid in her new chapter in life.

Director Varun Reddy tried to tell a new age love story with bold content but faltered in execution the story lacked depth and it’s not entertaining.

Rating : 2.5/5

“Sidhu Gaadi Love Story,” starring Mahan, Shruthi, and Mohana Sidhi in the lead roles, is being produced by Savithramma C under Shiva Brahmendra Creations, presented by Balabrahmachari. The film is directed by Ramesh C, with Venugopala Chari as co-producer. The first look poster was launched today at the Hyderabad Film Chamber. Renowned director VN Aditya attended the event as the Chief Guest and unveiled the poster.

Director VN Aditya said:
“Savithramma garu has fulfilled her son Ramesh’s dream of becoming a director through this film. I met Ramesh in the US—he is someone who carries pure passion for cinema. Even while continuing his professional career there, he came back to India and completed this film. Just like we made ‘Khushi’ a hit by showcasing Sidhu-Siddharth Roy’s love story, I hope the audience will also make ‘Sidhu Gaadi Love Story’ a success. Mahan, Shruthi, and Mohana Sidhi have already worked in a few films, and I hope this one earns them great appreciation. Samba Shiva Rao, the executive producer, is also a good friend of mine. The songs in the film are excellent. I wish the entire team a grand success.”

Hero Mahan said:
“Our film ‘Sidhu Gaadi Love Story’ has beautiful songs and action sequences. Along with a love story, the film also carries a meaningful message. Shruthi will appeal more to the class audience while Mohana Sidhi will connect well with the mass crowd. I’m confident everyone will love my character.”

Heroine Mohana Sidhi said:
“Opportunities are comparatively limited for Telugu girls. I am thankful to director Ramesh garu for giving me this role. I have a solo song in the film based on nature. I’m sure this movie will give me a remarkable identity as a heroine.”

Heroine Shruthi said:
“We thank VN Aditya garu for launching our first look poster. We believe our film, a beautiful love story, will earn the love and support of the audience.”

Music Director Adhirav Krishna said:
“All the songs in ‘Sidhu Gaadi Love Story’ have come out really well. We believe the album will become a hit, and so will the film.”

Cast:
Mahan, Shruthi, Mohana Sidhi, Suman, Sneha, Anand Bharti, Sarkar, Alisha, Chitra Srinu, Chitti Babu, Vizag Apparao, and others.

Technical Crew
Editor – Lucky Ekari
DOP – Dosada Yadagiri
Music – Adhirav Krishna
Dialogues – Mendem Sridhar
Lyrics – Madhu, Swami
Choreography – Rajani, Sagar, Ramesh C
Action – Tufaan
Executive Producer – V. Sambasiva Rao
Co-Producer – Venugopala Chari
Producer – Savithramma C
Writer & Director – Ramesh C
PRO – RK Chowdary

— Trivikram Srinivas

“Nuvvu Naaku Nachav was a collective miracle. It brought money and respect.”

— Trivikram Srinivas

Producer Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and writer–director Trivikram Srinivas reminisce during the re-release of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

It has been 25 years since the release of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore under Sri Sravanthi Movies, directed by K. Vijayabhaskar, starring Victory Venkatesh and Aarthi Agarwal.

Trivikram Srinivas provided the story and dialogues, while Koti composed the music. The film, which became a cult classic, is being re-released on January 1 as a New Year special. On this occasion, producer Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and writer–director Trivikram shared memories of the film and its journey.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Revisiting the wonderful memories and the incredible journey of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav after so many years makes me very happy.

Trivikram:
Me too.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
You used to come to the shooting sets quite often, right?

Trivikram:
I was writing Nuvve Kavali and Chirunavvutho simultaneously, so I couldn’t visit those sets much. I went to Nuvve Kavali during the “Shukriya” song shoot and the climax. But I was present for most of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav shoots. We even went to New Zealand together. I was there during dubbing as well.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
You were supposed to direct Nuvve Nuvve next, right?

Trivikram:
Yes. That’s why I was involved in everything for Nuvvu Naaku Nachav.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Back then, you’d write a script version and narrate the dialogue version to the director and producer. We didn’t just hear what you wrote—we saw it.

Trivikram:
There was another room next to my writing room. We all used to sit there together.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
We couldn’t imagine anyone other than Prakash Raj for the heroine’s father. Once you narrated the dialogues with diction, it was fixed.

Trivikram:
Yes. Those 22 scenes—I remember them clearly. The house set was in Nankramguda. On the first day Prakash Raj came to the set, he didn’t know Telugu then. He wrote all his scenes and dialogues in Kannada.
When Suhasini garu entered and asked, “Is he a good man or a bad man?”, you replied, “Maniratnam!” (laughs).
What I wrote was, “Good man or bad man? A husband is just that.” But you said, “Good man or bad man? Maniratnam.” I burst out laughing and had to step outside.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
It was an amazing journey. No matter how much we talk about Sirivennala Seetharama Sastry garu, it’s never enough.

Trivikram:
I clearly remember—you called me from Madras about the song O Navvu Chalu. “Can anyone see night in broad daylight?”—those lines.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
That’s how he wrote everything. We had to shoot the song in Ooty. We had just returned from New Zealand and were working non-stop. Shankar Mahadevan was at Koti’s studio. I couldn’t pressure anyone. We didn’t want just a song—we wanted a good song.
Then suddenly—“Wait! The song is here!”—and we rushed in the car. He wrote the pallavi while traveling. That’s why the pallavi isn’t fully seen in his files.

Trivikram:
Yes—“Those curls stuck in the darkness…” He later completed it as “Will you die if I don’t show those curls?”

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
The best part is—we followed every single line he wrote. He never just brought one line and called it a song.

Trivikram:
Even one line would excite us—one line per day! (laughs)

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
He’d write many options and place them there.
“Isn’t ‘that braid’ good?”
“Isn’t ‘a kite in the sky’ good?”
We’d say, “The song is done!”
He completed the first stanza first, then the pallavi.

Trivikram:
This is all so nostalgic.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
When Yogeshwar Sharma brought those papers, knowing Sastry garu had held them—it made me emotional. He left us too early.

Trivikram:
He delivered songs late—but left this world early.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Venkatesh’s contribution is huge. As an artist, he was extraordinary.

Trivikram:
After the dialogue version was ready, he did two or three readings. He immersed himself completely.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
On the last day, we shot the train travel scene—from Hyderabad to Nalgonda and back.

Trivikram:
So the first scene was shot last?

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Yes. He said, “Is it over already, Kishore?”
We shot for 85 days. The first cut was 3 hours 14 minutes.

Trivikram:
You brought it down to 3 hours? (laughs)

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Released at 3 hours 9 minutes.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Suhasini’s scenes created controversy on release.

Trivikram:
You weren’t scared at all. I suggested cutting them. You said, “Let it run for a week.”
Landlines those days—calls at 11 or 11:30 at night, praising every dialogue.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
You did the same when I wrote good dialogues—“Truth should be seen in the eyes,” “Mother’s mango pickle,” and so on.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
It’s been 25 years now.

Trivikram:
24 or 25?

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Silver Jubilee was on September 6.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
This film is a stress-buster for many.

Trivikram:
During a preview for Ramanaidu garu’s family, Venkatesh’s wife said:
“Just like we talk about Gundamma Katha and Missamma today, future generations will talk about this film.”
I didn’t believe it then. Today, everyone says the same.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Even now, when I say I produced this film, people look at me with respect. Even a 9-year-old watches it repeatedly. That gives me immense satisfaction.

Trivikram:
Some films bring money. Some bring fame.
Only a few bring respect.
This is one of those films.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
That respect still exists today.

Trivikram:
This film gave us lasting relationships and unforgettable memories.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Even your marriage happened because of this film

Trivikram:
Let’s save that story for television(laughs)

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Relationship humor (laughs)

Trivikram:
Only Sastry garu, you, and I know that conspiracy angle. Let’s not discuss it here.
Love you, sir. Thank you.

Sravanthi Ravi Kishore:
Thank you. (laughs)

Hyderabad: In the recently held elections for key positions in the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, a key governing body of the Telugu film industry, producer Mohan Vadlapatla has once again secured an important role. Contesting from the “Mana Panel,” he won as an Executive Committee Member representing the Producers Sector and was later unanimously elected as Joint Secretary for the 2025–2027 term.

Expressing his gratitude, Mohan Vadlapatla thanked all the members and the newly elected committee, assuring that he would serve responsibly. “Earlier, I had the opportunity to work as Joint Secretary when Dil Raju was President. This term, I am happy to serve as Joint Secretary in the committee led by President Daggubati Suresh Babu,” he said.

In the new committee, Daggubati Suresh Babu has been elected as President, while Nagavamsi and Bharat Chowdhary were elected as Vice Presidents. Ashok Kumar won as Secretary and Mutyala Randas as Treasurer. This executive body will continue in office until 2027.

As the Film Chamber continues to play a pivotal role as a guiding force for the film production, distribution, and exhibition sectors, the unanimous election of Mohan Vadlapatla is being seen as a positive development that will further strengthen support for producers and contribute towards industry growth. Many producers have extended their congratulations, stating that his experience and commitment will be highly beneficial for the Chamber in the future.

“Bigg Boss” has
given me so much!!”

—“Bigg Boss” Top 4 Finalist Emmanuel

Popular actor Emmanuel said that Bigg Boss has taught him a great deal. Having won the love of millions through Jabardasth, Emmanuel also entertained audiences in his own unique style on Bigg Boss and emerged as a Top 4 finalist.

On this occasion, he spoke exclusively to the media. Emmanuel said that he would cherish his Bigg Boss experience forever and spoke fondly about the bond he developed with his fellow participants. He especially mentioned that the special bond he formed with Sanjana would remain with him for a lifetime.

Addressing a common perception, Emmanuel said many people believe everyone in Bigg Boss is acting, but there are no great actors in this world who can keep acting for hours, weeks, or days continuously.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his Bigg Boss journey, especially “Visionary Vows.” He added that he would try to apply the many valuable lessons he learned from Bigg Boss in both his career and personal life.

Congratulating Kalyan, the winner of Bigg Boss, Emmanuel said he had no disappointment whatsoever about not securing the first place.