{"id":576767,"date":"2026-08-10T20:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/?p=576767"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:35:16","slug":"grand-pre-release-event-of-ms-raju-agadha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/grand-pre-release-event-of-ms-raju-agadha\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAgadha Will Be More Than Just a Horror Film,\u201d Says Producer Shyam Prasad Reddy at the Pre-Release Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cAgadha Will Be More Than Just a Horror Film,\u201d Says Producer Shyam Prasad Reddy at the Pre-Release Event<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cM.S. Raju Is a Passionate Producer Who Has Mastered Every Craft and Become a Trendsetter in His Own Right\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hyderabad: Agadha, written and directed by M.S. Raju and produced by Kashi Visalakshi Balusu under the Sri Adi Varaha Productions banner, presented by Ajay KR, is gearing up for a grand theatrical release on August 14. The film features Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Shravan Reddy, Ulka Gupta, Jovika Vijay Kumar, Bhanu Chander, Siju, Vanitha Vijay Kumar, Roshan Basheer, Shreya Rani Reddy, Viva Raghava, Robert Master, Arna Muller and Kanakavva in key roles. <\/span>A grand pre-release event was held on Monday, attended by prominent producer Shyam Prasad Reddy, veteran director B. Gopal, Sai Rajesh and SKN as chief guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, producer Shyam Prasad Reddy<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cHoney (M.S. Raju) is a very close friend of mine. Our journey began 45 years ago. My father and his father were both producers, and we grew up in the film industry. From a young age, we both wanted to make films. Both of us began our journeys with Kodi Ramakrishna garu.<\/span>
\n\u201cI have been observing M.S. Raju garu since 1985-86. He is a passionate producer who has mastered every craft and has become a trendsetter in his own right. He has produced films across various genres and created several wonders with love stories. He used to deliver a film every Sankranti, and almost all of them went on to become blockbuster hits. That is why he was popularly called the \u2018Sankranti Raju,\u2019 the \u2018Unbeatable Raju\u2019 and the \u2018Invincible Raju.\u2019<\/span>
\n\u201cThat Raju is now coming with Agadha. The visuals by Nani and editing by Junaid are outstanding. A film like this needs to be experienced on the big screen. I say this with the confidence I have in Raju \u2014 Agadha will not be just another horror film.<\/span>
\n\u201cEvery artist in the film seems perfectly suited to their role. When I look at Kamakshi, I get the same feeling I had when I first saw Anushka during the time of Arundhati. I wish the entire team the very best.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

M.S. Raju<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cEveryone has seen the teaser and trailer of Agadha, so there is not much more for me to say. I thank everyone who supported me throughout this journey, especially Kashi Visalakshi garu and Ajay garu.<\/span>
\n\u201cWe will hold the success meet on August 15. A cricket match becomes interesting when a team needs 24 runs in the last over. But I have made Agadha like a super over. The technical team and the artistes have competed with each other and delivered their best.<\/span>
\n\u201cMy heart tells me that this film will become a blockbuster. I believe the film will succeed with the blessings of the Goddess. I wish Kashi Visalakshi garu and Ajay garu make a lot of money from this film \u2014 and I hope they give me a share of it!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sai Rajesh <\/span>said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI worked as an assistant director with Raju garu for two years. I learned a lot while working at the Sumanth Art Productions office. I especially learned screenwriting wonderfully under Raju garu.<\/span>
\n\u201cHe is beyond success and failure. His passion for cinema is immense. I watched Origin of Agadha and the trailer of Agadha, and I liked them very much. Raju garu is truly a kingmaker. I wish Agadha a great success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

SKN<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cBeing a guest at Raju garu\u2019s film itself is a great achievement for me. Whenever we saw the names of Raju garu and Shyam Prasad Reddy garu on a poster, we would definitely watch the film.<\/span>
\n\u201cRaju garu is one of a kind. When Raju garu makes a film, it rains money. There is no game he doesn\u2019t know. When he decided to become a director and achieve success, how could we say no to him?<\/span>
\n\u201cHe made Police Lockup, but he has been locked in our hearts. Back then, it took ten days to get tickets for Devi. He delivered hits every Sankranti. Now such a Raju garu is coming with Agadha.<\/span>
\n\u201cI really liked the teaser and trailer. I feel the film has much more to offer beyond horror. If the content is good, audiences will definitely come to theatres and support it.<\/span>
\n\u201cKamakshi is someone who looks beyond the length of a character and focuses on its depth. Shravan was excellent. I wish everyone who worked on Agadha the very best.<\/span>
\n\u201cKashi Visalakshi garu and Ajay garu have taken a daring step with their very first film. Raju garu should score a hit with Agadha. As the saying goes, a king is a king wherever he is \u2014 whether he comes as a producer or as a director, Raju garu remains a king. I wish Agadha tremendous success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Veteran director B. Gopal<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cRaju garu and Shyam Prasad garu are very good friends. They are among my favourite producers. When Raju garu heard the story of Samarasimha Reddy, he said it would become a blockbuster. He has excellent judgement when it comes to stories.<\/span>
\n\u201cWe worked together on Maska. Raju garu is a producer with tremendous courage, and there is a great writer within him. Now, with Agadha, he is all set to achieve another success. The teaser and trailer are good. A film like this should be watched in theatres. All the best to the entire team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Polimera director Anil Viswanath<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI have known Agadha right from the writing stage. I was part of Raju garu\u2019s story discussions, although he never revealed the climax to me. His screenwriting is on another level.<\/span>
\n\u201cI watched Agadha last month, and it is on another level altogether. Everyone will be surprised and shocked by the climax. It felt very futuristic to me.<\/span>
\n\u201cThe classic films made by Raju garu are lessons for all of us. We have seen Kamakshi\u2019s acting several times before. Until now, she mostly appeared in roles that lasted 15 or 30 minutes, and she even won an award for one of those performances. But in Agadha, Kamakshi excels right from the beginning to the end.<\/span>
\n\u201cShravan creates a strong impact. Jovika is on another level. Every artiste has performed wonderfully. The visuals felt ten times more impressive after watching the film than they did when I first heard the story. Rakesh\u2019s music is excellent. I too feel like working with this team.<\/span>
\n\u201cPeople will speak highly of Agadha. Everyone should watch the film in theatres on August 14.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Producer Lagadapati Sridhar<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cRaju garu and Shyam Prasad Reddy garu are among my favourite producers. Raju garu will make a comeback with Agadha. I hope Agadha becomes a cult classic.<\/span>
\n\u201cIt is wonderful to see Kamakshi, Shravan, Bhanu Chander and everyone else here. I wish Agadha tremendous success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kamakshi Bhaskarla <\/span>said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI learned so much from so many people throughout the journey of Agadha. I came to India nine years ago, and now I have received a wonderful film like Agadha.<\/span>
\n\u201cIt is very rare for Telugu girls to get opportunities in the Telugu film industry. At a time like this, I will always be grateful to Raju garu for trusting me and giving me the female lead and a central character.<\/span>
\n\u201cMy family made many sacrifices for me. Coming this far without any background in the industry is itself an achievement.<\/span>
\n\u201cEven if I stay in the industry for another ten years, I will continue to talk about Raju garu. I proudly say that Raju garu laid the foundation for my career.<\/span>
\n\u201cWe made this film with hard work and passion. I hope audiences return that same love to us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Shravan Reddy<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cMy journey began in Hindi. Raju garu saw me in a web series and cast me in Dirty Hari. He has now given me another opportunity with Agadha.<\/span>
\n\u201cThe film has been made as a visual treat, and I have been given a character with many layers. I thank Raju garu for giving me such a wonderful opportunity.<\/span>
\n\u201cA long weekend is coming up, and I hope everyone watches our film and makes it a success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actor Gagan <\/span>said:<\/span>
\n\u201cAs a producer, Raju garu has delivered several great films, and now he is making his mark as a director as well. I wish Agadha a big hit.<\/span>
\n\u201cI hope Agadha gives Shravan a major breakthrough. Kamakshi has already created a separate buzz around herself. Kashi Visalakshi garu and Ajay garu are wonderful people. All the best to everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Producer Kashi Visalakshi Balusu<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI thank Raju garu and the entire team for standing by us throughout the journey of Agadha. The teaser and trailer have received a very good response.<\/span>
\n\u201cI strongly believe that our Agadha, which is releasing on August 14, will also achieve great success.<\/span>
\n\u201cFrom now on, Raju garu will become the \u2018Raju of Agadha.\u2019 He worked incredibly hard on the sets. After seeing his dedication, I became certain that Agadha would be a hit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actress Jovika Vijay Kumar<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cIt has been a wonderful experience acting in Agadha. I request everyone to watch our film on August 14 and support all of us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actor Siju <\/span>said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI received a call from Raju garu in 1996. He asked me if I wanted to do a film as a hero. I told him that I did not know Telugu. He said that was fine and asked me to meet Kodi Ramakrishna garu.<\/span>
\n\u201cWe worked hard for three years and made Devi. I know Raju garu\u2019s journey very well. Our careers changed with Devi. Two years later, he gave me another opportunity in Manasantha Nuvve. After all these years, he has once again given me an opportunity in Agadha.<\/span>
\n\u201cIn Telugu cinema, Raju garu is like a godfather to me. I believe Agadha will become a big hit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actress Vanitha Vijay Kumar<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cThere is a scene in Devi where a snake bites me. I believed in Nagadevatha and the Goddess and performed that scene. I believe the Goddess herself protected me at that time.<\/span>
\n\u201cThere are equally powerful scenes in Agadha as well. I request everyone to watch Agadha.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actor Bhanu Chander<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI wish Raju garu reaches the top once again with Agadha. The film is a story about the battle between good and evil.<\/span>
\n\u201cThe thrill of a film like this can truly be experienced only in a theatre. Agadha will remain a milestone in Raju garu\u2019s film career.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Music director Rakesh Venkatapuram<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cMy dream has come true with Agadha. It is my good fortune to have worked with Raju garu. Agadha will entertain everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Editor Junaid Siddiqui<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cA film like Agadha comes only once in ten years. Everyone will be talking about Rakesh\u2019s music. Chaitanya Vegi\u2019s work will be appreciated by everyone. The film will appeal to audiences.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional screenplay writer Chaitanya Vegi<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cIt is a pleasure to work with a legendary personality like M.S. Raju. I can confidently say that after Agadha, everyone will speak highly of the work done by our team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Production designer Rajeev Nair<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI worked with Raju garu on Okkadu and Vaana, and now I have worked on Agadha as well. I am confident that this film will achieve great success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Cinematographer Nani Chamidisetty<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI thank M.S. Raju garu, Kashi Visalakshi garu and Ajay garu for giving me the opportunity to work on Agadha.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Executive producer N.V.N. Subbaraju <\/span>said:<\/span>
\n\u201cIt is a pleasure to have successfully completed Agadha. I am confident that our film will appeal to everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ulka Gupta<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI am eagerly looking forward to Agadha. Everyone, please watch our film on August 14.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actress Arna<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cI played Kamakshi garu\u2019s sister in Agadha. I thank everyone for giving me such a wonderful role. Our film, which is arriving on August 14, will surely entertain everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Actor Roshan Basheer<\/span> said:<\/span>
\n\u201cIt was a wonderful experience acting in Agadha. We all had a lot of fun shooting together on the sets. I am eagerly looking forward to the release.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Cast<\/span>
\nKamakshi Bhaskarla, Shravan Reddy, Ulka Gupta, Jovika Vijay Kumar, Siju, Roshan, Shreya Rani Reddy and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Technical Crew<\/span>
\nWriter & Director: M.S. Raju<\/span>
\nProducer: Kashi Visalakshi Balusu<\/span>
\nBanner: Sri Adi Varaha Productions<\/span>
\nMusic Director: Rakesh Venkatapuram<\/span>
\nCinematography: Nani Chamidisetty<\/span>
\nEditor: Junaid Siddiqui<\/span>
\nProduction Designer: Rajeev Nair<\/span>
\nAdditional Screenplay: Chaitanya Vegi<\/span>
\nExecutive Producer: N.V.N. Subbaraju<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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