{"id":577986,"date":"2026-09-09T20:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/?p=577986"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:27:50","slug":"zee5-series-panchanama-preview-press-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/zee5-series-panchanama-preview-press-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI Poured My Blood, Sweat and Tears into\u00a0Panchanama” – Udaya Bhanu at\u00a0Panchanama\u00a0Preview Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI Poured My Blood, Sweat and Tears into Panchanama<\/em> Because It Is More Than a Crime Thriller \u2014 It Is a Deeply Emotional Story,\u201d Says Udaya Bhanu at Panchanama<\/em> Preview Event<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Blending crime, mystery and emotional drama, Panchanama<\/em> is set to take Telugu audiences into a gripping investigation where every death raises new questions. The Telugu ZEE5 Original held its first-episode screening and press meet at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad on September 9, ahead of its September 11 premiere. Directed by Mohan Srivatsa, the investigative thriller stars Bharath Srinivasan as Jai Ram, alongside Medha Reddy, Shivaji Raja, Surya Srinivas, Srija, Radhika Preethi, Charan Babu and Shiva Karthik Danda. Following the screening, the cast and crew interacted with the media, sharing insights into the story, characters and experience of bringing Panchanama<\/em> to life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about the writing process, dialogue writer Nagendra Pilla<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cI sincerely thank Udaya Bhanu ma\u2019am for trusting my work and encouraging my suggestions throughout the project. My thanks also go to producers Udaya Bhanu and Vijay sir, ZEE5, our director Mohan Srivatsa, and the entire technical team. Everyone worked extremely hard, especially the art, music, editing and DOP teams, to bring this project to life in a short span. I am also grateful to the entire cast, including Bharath garu and Surya, for their support. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making \u201cPanchanama\u201d<\/em> a reality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about his first role as a cop, Shiva Karthik Danda<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cThis is my first time playing a cop, and I portray Sub-Inspector Arun. I sincerely thank Udaya Bhanu garu, director Mohan sir and the entire team for this opportunity. Working with Bharath bhaiya was a wonderful experience. \u201cPanchanama\u201d<\/em> is a highly engaging and gripping series, and the excitement continues beyond the first two episodes. I request everyone to watch the series, support our talented cast and bless the entire team. My thanks to ZEE5 for their support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about her OTT debut, actress Srija<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cAfter watching the first two episodes, I was impressed by the emotional depth and suspense of \u201cPanchanama\u201d<\/em>. I play a mysterious character, and this project is very special as my OTT debut. I am grateful to Udaya Bhanu garu, Bharath garu and director Mohan garu, who guided and supported me throughout the journey. It was a wonderful learning experience, and I request everyone to watch and support this exciting series.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about his role as Hari, actor Surya Srinivas<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cI was immediately drawn to the character of Hari after Udaya Bhanu garu narrated the story to me. I was impressed by her passion and hands-on involvement as a producer. My thanks to Udaya Bhanu garu, director Mohan Srivatsa, writer Nagendra, the ZEE5 team and the entire cast and crew. The team worked with great dedication to deliver excellent quality in a short span. \u201cPanchanama\u201d<\/em> is a gripping and cinematic experience, and I request everyone to watch it on ZEE5 from September 11.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about her debut, heroine Medha Reddy<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cI feel extremely lucky to make my debut with such experienced actors and a wonderful team. I am especially grateful to Udaya Bhanu garu for her dedication and passion as a producer, and to Bharath garu for making me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. Director Mohan sir patiently guided me through every scene and was a great mentor. I also thank the entire technical team, my co-stars and the ZEE5 team for their support. Working on \u201cPanchanama\u201d<\/em> has been a wonderful learning experience, and I am proud to be part of this project.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about the trust placed in the team by ZEE5 and the demanding production schedule, producer<\/span> Vijayendra Mouli<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cI sincerely thank ZEE5, Anuradha ma\u2019am, Hiranmayi garu, Harsha garu and the entire ZEE5 creative and central teams for trusting us with this project. Completing \u201cPanchanama\u201d within a tight schedule was a great learning experience, and the entire team worked tirelessly and cooperatively, often shooting from early morning until late at night. Their dedication and support helped us deliver the final product with confidence. I sincerely thank everyone who contributed to \u201cPanchanama\u201d and look forward to working together again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about the non-linear screenplay and the team\u2019s collective effort, director Mohan Srivatsa<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cI sincerely thank Udaya Bhanu garu and Vijay sir for trusting me with a challenging non-linear screenplay and supporting me throughout the project. Udaya Bhanu garu was present on set every day and worked tirelessly alongside the entire team, while Vijay sir ensured we had everything needed despite the demanding schedule. Bharath sir, Medha, Srija, Surya and the entire cast delivered wonderful performances, while writer Nagendra, DOP Sandeep, editor Srinu, music director Naresh and the technical teams worked incredibly hard to maintain high quality within a short timeframe. ZEE5 gave us a great opportunity, and the collective dedication of everyone involved made \u201cPanchanama\u201d a beautiful experience. Completing such a complex screenplay under a tight schedule gave me immense confidence. My heartfelt thanks to the entire team and the media for their support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about his long association with ZEE5, his return to Telugu audiences and \u201cPanchanama\u201d, hero Bharath Srinivasan<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201cZEE5 has played a significant role in my career, and I am grateful to the entire team for bringing \u201cPanchanama\u201d to Telugu audiences. This has been one of the fastest projects I have completed in my 24-year career, yet director Mohan Srivatsa\u2019s clarity and dedication made the process smooth. Working with the entire cast and crew was a wonderful experience. I especially appreciate producers Udaya Bhanu garu and Vijay sir for their passion and commitment to the project. \u201cPanchanama\u201d has all the elements of a gripping crime thriller, and I strongly believe that content is king today. I hope to continue working on more Telugu films and content-driven web series in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about her 15-year journey towards becoming a producer, the trust placed in her by ZEE5 and the making of \u201cPanchanama\u201d, producer Udaya Bhanu<\/strong><\/span> said, \u201c\u201cPanchanama\u201d is the realization of a dream I have carried for nearly 15 years. I am deeply grateful to ZEE5 and Anu ma\u2019am for trusting me with this project and giving me the opportunity to step into production. Our entire team worked with tremendous passion and dedication to deliver a high-quality series within a very tight schedule. We retained the core elements of the original story while creating a fresh narrative, supported by writer Nagendra, director Mohan Srivatsa, DOP Sandeep and our entire technical and creative team. Every member of the cast and crew gave their best, and their collective effort brought the project to life. I strongly believe that when a door closes, we must create our own path. \u201cPanchanama\u201d is only the beginning for Udaya Bhanu Productions, and I hope to continue producing great stories and supporting new talent. \u201cPanchanama\u201d premieres on ZEE5 on September 11, and I request everyone to watch and support us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the speeches, the team engaged with the media on Udaya Bhanu\u2019s journey, the making of Panchanama<\/em>, its crime-thriller and emotional elements, the tight production schedule, the fresh narrative approach, the actors\u2019 choices, and their experience with OTT storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n