‘Dear Astronaut’ Will Stand Out as a Great Cinema: Director Sekhar Kammula at Song Launch Event
The upcoming film Dear Astronaut is written and directed by Karthik Bhagyaraja and presented by Yuvaan Krishna Entertainments and Manasvini Bhagyaraja. Featuring Soumith, Sreyasi Sen, Kamal Kamaraju, Geetha Bhascker, and Chaitra in lead roles, the movie is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on November 20. The makers unveiled a new song from the film on Thursday in Hyderabad at a launch event graced by director Sekhar Kammula as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, Sekhar Kammula commended the core concept of the project, stating that weaving a narrative around an aspiration to become an astronaut is a refreshing idea. He appreciated the performance of the female lead and noted that the film delivers a strong message encouraging audiences to dream big and work toward achieving those ambitions. Observing that the production values and technical standards look remarkably rich, he expressed confidence that Dear Astronaut will stand out as a memorable cinematic attempt.
Actor Kamal Kamaraju described the film as a courageous venture driven by authentic storytelling and raw human emotions. He remarked that rather than questioning whether every aspiration will be fulfilled, the narrative inspires individuals to pursue their ambitions fearlessly. Actress Sharanya Pradeep acknowledged director Sekhar Kammula for shaping her acting journey and expressed gratitude to Karthik Bhagyaraja for giving her an impactful role in the film. She urged audiences to experience the multifaceted drama on the big screen.
Lead actress Sreyasi Sen expressed happiness over playing an inspiring role within a tender love story, while lead actor Soumith stated that the movie balances all essential emotions that will allow viewers to connect deeply with each character. He also acknowledged editor Marthand K. Venkatesh for adding immense value to the final cut. Veteran actress Geetha Bhascker mentioned that the narrative will prompt thoughtful reflection among audiences, thanking the director for bringing such a script to life.
Editor Marthand K. Venkatesh noted that the film carries the sensible storytelling aesthetics often found in the works of Sekhar Kammula and Mohanakrishna Indraganti, adding that he worked on the project out of genuine admiration for its narrative. Music director Karthik B. Kodakandla stated that the director dedicated his full energy to the production, resulting in an emotionally resonant film. Executive producer Meghana and lyricist Gaddam Veeru also thanked the team for their creative trust and collaboration.
Dear Astronaut features an ensemble cast that includes Soumith, Sreyasi Sen, Kamal Kamaraju, Geetha Bhascker, Chaitra, and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film is produced under Yuvaan Krishna Entertainments and Manasvini Bhagyaraja banners, featuring editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh, music by Karthik B. Kodakandla, digital marketing by Cine Digitals, and PR management by T. Pavan Kumar.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 20.
