{"id":574274,"date":"2026-06-08T18:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/?p=574274"},"modified":"2026-06-08T18:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:36:09","slug":"kotha-malupu-hero-akash-goparaju-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/kotha-malupu-hero-akash-goparaju-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Story Has Unexpected Twists, True to Its Title\u201d  \u2013 \u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 Hero Akash Goparaju"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u201cThe Story Has Unexpected Twists, True to Its Title\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2013 \u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 Hero Akash Goparaju<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Akash Goparaju, son of renowned singer Sunitha, gears up for his second film<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&nbsp;\u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 set for theatrical release on June 12<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash Goparaju, son of popular playback singer Sunitha, is all set to entertain audiences with his second film, Kotha Malupu. Directed by Shiva Varaprasad Kesanakurthi, the romantic love-and-suspense entertainer is slated for release on June 12. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Konaseema, the film has already generated considerable buzz among movie lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">As part of the film\u2019s promotions, Akash interacted with the media and shared insights about the movie, his role, his mother Sunitha\u2019s support, and his career journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: How is \u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 different from your debut film \u2018Sarkaru Noukari\u2019?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: Sarkaru Noukari was a period drama, whereas Kotha Malupu belongs to a completely different genre. It is a village-based romantic love-and-suspense entertainer set in the beautiful backdrop of Konaseema. Along with love, comedy, and emotions, the film carries an intriguing suspense element that keeps the story moving. I believe it will offer audiences a fresh cinematic experience. Interestingly, veteran director A. Kodandarami Reddy garu suggested the title, which perfectly suits the story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: Tell us about your character in the film<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: My character is very energetic and relatable to today\u2019s youth. It reflects their emotions and mindset. Compared to my first film, I worked harder to improve my performance. I paid special attention to my body language and expressions. With guidance from senior actors and valuable suggestions from my mother, I learned a lot and enhanced my acting skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: What attracted you most to this story?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: When director Shiva Varaprasad narrated the story, the twists impressed me immensely. The character itself was something I immediately connected with\u2014it is fun, lively, and entertaining. True to the title Kotha Malupu (New Twist), the story contains several unexpected turns that audiences won\u2019t be able to predict. The director has beautifully showcased the scenic beauty of Konaseema while blending it with strong commercial elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-574276\" src=\"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3.jpeg 1066w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3-696x1045.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-3-280x420.jpeg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: How beneficial was the support of Mythri Movie Distributors?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: Mythri Movie Distributors has been a huge strength for our film. Having such a reputed distribution company release our movie has increased audience confidence. They came forward because they believed in the content. Their support will definitely help the film reach a wider audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: Tell us about your on-screen chemistry with heroine Bhairavi Ardya.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: In the film, we play cousins (bava-maradalu) in a village setting. The love story, playful arguments, and fun moments between our characters will entertain audiences. The director believes our pairing looks fresh and appealing on screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: What was your mother Sunitha\u2019s reaction after watching the film?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: My mother was extremely happy after watching the film. She felt the output was excellent and strongly believes audiences will enjoy it. When it comes to my career, she gives me complete freedom in choosing scripts, but she is always there to encourage and support me. Even during the promotions of this film, she has been a tremendous source of strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: What would you like to say about the production values of the film?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: Producer Thati Balakrishna garu never compromised on quality. He ensured that everything required for the story was provided. Special care was taken to capture the beauty of Konaseema in a grand yet natural way. Though it is not a big-budget film, every frame reflects quality production values. He supported the entire cast and crew wholeheartedly and worked with great passion. His encouragement made the entire shooting process very comfortable for us. Audiences will definitely notice the quality and richness on screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-574277\" src=\"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5.jpeg 1066w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5-696x1045.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kotha-Malupu-Hero-Akash-Goparaju-Interview-5-280x420.jpeg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: Tell us about the supporting cast and technical team.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: Senior actors like Raghu Babu, Prithviraj, and Prabhavathi played important roles in the film. Their experience was invaluable to us. Producer Thati Balakrishna ensured the film was made without any compromises. Music director Yashwanth Nag has delivered excellent songs and a powerful background score that elevate the film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Q: What would you like to tell audiences about \u2018Kotha Malupu,\u2019 releasing on June 12?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Akash: Kotha Malupu is a pure family-oriented love-and-suspense entertainer. It beautifully combines village charm, romance, comedy, emotions, and suspense. We have worked with great dedication and passion on this project. I sincerely invite audiences to watch the film in theatres on June 12 and bless us with their support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Having made his debut with Sarkaru Noukari, Akash Goparaju now returns with a completely different story through Kotha Malupu. With its Konaseema backdrop, romance, suspense, and family emotions, the film has become one of the most talked-about upcoming releases in Telugu cinema. The entire team is highly confident that the film will connect with audiences when it hits theatres on June 12.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe Story Has Unexpected Twists, True to Its Title\u201d \u2013 \u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 Hero Akash Goparaju Akash Goparaju, son of renowned singer Sunitha, gears up for his second film &nbsp;\u2018Kotha Malupu\u2019 set for theatrical release on June 12 Akash Goparaju, son of popular playback singer Sunitha, is all set to entertain audiences with his second film, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":574275,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,11,17],"tags":[70572,70535,70571],"yst_prominent_words":[23412,8910,15173,50860,36089],"read":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/574274"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=574274"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/574274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":574278,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/574274\/revisions\/574278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/574275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=574274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=574274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=574274"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=574274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}