Theatres Are Still Houseful Across Several Locations – Actor, Producer and Director Thrinadha Rao Nakkina
It Is Disappointing That a Good Film Like ‘Anakapalli’ Was Not Given Enough Theatres – Actress Indraja
The raw and rustic film ‘Anakapalli’, produced by Kandregula Naidu and Thrinadha Rao Nakkina under the banners of Bhavya Sri Movie Makers and Nakkina Narratives, is receiving an excellent response following its release on October 2. Vikram Sahidev, Sandhya Vasishta and Tarak Ponnappa play key roles in the film, which is directed by Khagesh Tammineni. Kandregula Kumar Raja is the co-producer, while Thrinadha Rao Nakkina has provided the story and screenplay. A Thank You Meet was organised on Tuesday to celebrate the film’s encouraging response.
Speaking at the event, Thrinadha Rao Nakkina said: “I did not invest any money in ‘Anakapalli’. They used my name because they felt audiences would come to watch the film if my name was associated with it. I waited until Monday to see the result. Not just Monday, even today (Tuesday), there is a strong audience turnout. Shows are houseful at several places. The film is receiving a positive response from all quarters. All the artistes are also receiving appreciation for their performances. I request the media and audiences to continue supporting the film and take it even further.”
Lagadapati Sridhar said: “I am very happy to be part of the success of ‘Anakapalli’. Vikram being my son and Thrinadha Rao garu and Naidu garu coming forward to support him is a great thing. The media always stands by small films and supports them. When ‘Evadi Gola Vadide’ was released, people said it would be removed within the first week. But it eventually completed a Silver Jubilee in the same theatre. Similarly, ‘Anakapalli’ will also achieve great success. It will stand out as a Dasara Dhamaka. Even the Monday night shows were full. I pray that with the blessings of Nookalamma Thalli, ‘Anakapalli’ achieves even greater success.”
Kandregula Naidu said: “I made ‘Anakapalli’ because of my faith in Thrinadha Rao Nakkina garu. We released our film in 200 theatres. We worked extremely hard to make this movie. However, theatres are being allocated to films from other languages instead of supporting a film that is receiving such a good response. I request everyone to support small producers like us when we come forward with good films. Even today, our shows are houseful at many places. We have made a good movie, and I request the distributors to allot more theatres to our film.”
Vikram Sahidev said: “‘Anakapalli’ is receiving a great response. I have read all the reviews. Thank you to everyone who pointed out both the positives and negatives of our film. The number of theatres screening our movie is also increasing. I thank Thrinadha Rao garu for trusting me and giving me this opportunity. Because of Indraja garu, the family drama came out so beautifully. Davzand garu’s music is fantastic. It was a pleasure working with Tarak Ponnappa garu. Sandhya Vasishta performed wonderfully. During this journey, our producers Naidu garu and Raja garu have become like family members. I hope to continue travelling with them in the future as well.”
Actress Indraja said: “‘Anakapalli’ has achieved true success, which is why I came to this Thank You Meet today. It is disappointing that a good film like this was not given a sufficient number of theatres. Everyone who has watched the movie is appreciating it. Audiences are not bothered about who is in the film or who made it. They only care whether the film is good and whether they liked it. I hope our film gets more good theatres. Please watch our movie on OTT as well, but you will then feel that you missed the experience of watching it in theatres. Our film is that good.”
Senior Journalist Abdul said: “‘Anakapalli’ is different from what one might expect. The interval and climax are surprising. The film moves away from the routine template. Vikram has delivered a great performance.”
Senior Journalist Siva said: “‘Anakapalli’ is receiving a good response. Vikram has performed exceptionally well. Sridhar garu has immense passion for cinema. The director has presented the film wonderfully. We need more such good films and passionate producers.”
