Thammudu Will Supply Audiences a Distinctive Theatrical Expertise: Dil Raju

After the blockbuster success of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, common manufacturing home Sri Venkateswara Creations is again with one other potential superhit Thammudu. The movie stars Nithiin within the lead, directed by Sriram Venu, and produced by Dil Raju and Sirish. Actresses Laya, Varsha Bollamma, and Saptami Gowda play key roles. Thammudu is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical launch on July 4. Forward of the discharge, producer Dil Raju revealed the highlights of the film in a latest interview with print and net media.

– Sriram Venu has been related to our banner since Arya – working with us as an assistant director, affiliate director, and scriptwriter. The rationale he has stayed with us shouldn’t be cash, however the wavelength and relationship we share. On this business, most work is finished for cash, however my method is totally different. I desire working with folks I join with – be it Anil Ravipudi, Srikanth Addala, Harish Shankar, Vamshi Paidipally, or Dasaradh. Sriram continues to work with us as a result of he feels snug right here, not as a result of we paid him a hefty quantity. I do know the expertise of those administrators. So, I give enter when wanted – throughout story growth or within the enhancing room, however by no means intrude with their artistic freedom. 

– After the primary 20 minutes, the remainder of Thammudu takes place in a single day. There are 5-6 motion sequences, two of which had been thought-about too violent, prompting the censor board to recommend an ‘A’ certificates. They provided a ‘U/A’ if we eliminated them, however we refused. This movie is made for the theatrical expertise, and we wish audiences to take pleasure in it totally. If this was an entertainer like Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, we’d have urged households to return. However Thammudu is an action-driven movie. Even when simply the theatergoers are glad, that’s what issues.

The movie took 150 days to shoot, and 80% of it takes place in a forest. Director Sriram Venu has centered on top-quality visuals and sound design to make sure it’s completely satisfying on the massive display screen.

– We’re taking robust steps to curb piracy within the business. Even the central authorities is supporting these efforts. Just lately, 4 people had been arrested for recording motion pictures in theaters. These pirated prints are offered for $400 for small movies and $1,000 for giant ones. Whereas which may be massive cash for them, it causes crores of losses for producers. We’re tightening safety step by step.

– We’re additionally contemplating premier reveals for Thammudu, however want correct permissions. Since I’m the FDC Chairman, I’ve to ensure all the things is finished in accordance with rules. Netflix has already watched the movie and preferred it sufficient to accumulate it.

– Whether or not it is piracy or unfavourable campaigns, we’ve got to face all the things one step at a time. Reviewers ought to take a second to think about the producer’s effort. Whereas the director and hero could really feel the impression, it’s the producer who takes the most important loss. If I communicate out about these points, folks say Dil Raju has an angle. Just lately, Nithiin was requested in an interview to share his strengths and weaknesses. I advised him, as a well-wisher, “You began your profession earlier than Allu Arjun, however couldn’t attain his vary.” Due to our relationship, I mentioned it truthfully. Don’t interpret it negatively.

– Ajaneesh has completed good sound design for Thammudu. All of us need contemporary, new movies. Sriram wished to try one thing new, and we gave him full freedom. If the viewers enjoys the Friday morning reveals, it means we’ve obtained successful. Story-wise, the movie is straightforward: it revolves round a battle between a brother and sister and the way they resolve it. However the screenplay and motion makes it participating.

– As a producer, I consider in making ready a stable movie and releasing it correctly. If audiences prefer it, success will comply with. Sankranthiki Vasthunnam did higher than we anticipated as a result of director Anil deliberate it completely. We’re assured about Thammudu as nicely, although its vary can be identified solely on launch day. We’ve stopped prematurely saying OTT offers. Even OTT platforms are cooperating on this matter. The viewership for Thammudu can be a real reflection of the content material.

– We launched Dil Raju Desires to offer gifted newcomers alternatives throughout departments. On day one, we acquired over 12,000 purposes. After scrutiny, we shortlisted 1,400. For the producer class, 81 utilized – out of which we chosen 7 after checking firm historical past and particulars. We’re following two fashions: one, if the story is sweet, we fund and produce the movie with them. Two, they make the movie and launch it with our presence and steerage. This may assist carry new producers into the business.

– We not too long ago held the Gaddar Awards by way of FDC. We additionally plan to renew the Kids’s Movie Pageant, which had paused. Initiatives like on-line ticketing and run-track are in progress. At the moment, our banner is producing Rowdy Janardhan, Yellamma, and Dethadi. One other venture can also be within the pipeline. Of the 4 motion pictures we’re making this 12 months, all are scheduled for launch subsequent 12 months. 5-6 extra initiatives are within the scripting stage and can start by 2026. These embody movies from SVC and Dil Raju Productions. Subsequent 12 months’s lineup features a movie directed by Anil Ravipudi and one other with Marco director Hanif Adani. We’ve additionally locked movies with two debut administrators. One venture is in collaboration with Animal’s manufacturing crew, for which we’re at present in search of an appropriate star hero. Aside from that, two or three extra movies are lined up below Dil Raju Desires. We’re consistently discussing what sort of content material will draw audiences again to theaters.