03-04-2025 12:00:00 AM
Metro India News | Hyderabad
Director Dr. VN Aditya is bringing his latest cinematic venture Phani to a global audience. Produced by Dr. Meenakshi Anipindi under the OMG Productions banner and presented by AU & I Studio, the film features Catherine Tresa in the lead role, with Mahesh Sriram playing a key character.
Phani will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and several international languages. Legendary filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao unveiled the film’s motion poster at a press conference in Hyderabad.
Speaking at the event, K. Raghavendra Rao praised VN Aditya’s vision and talent, expressing confidence in the film’s success. He recalled Catherine Tresa’s performance in Sarrainodu and looked forward to seeing her in Phani. He also commended Aditya’s ability to work with both new faces and established actors.
Movie presenter Padmanabha Reddy shared his joy in being part of the project, emphasizing the strong bond formed among the team during the making of the film. He expressed confidence that Phani would be well received and assured that it would hit theaters soon. Co-producer Sastry Anipindi recalled the film’s announcement in Dallas and described the production journey as a fulfilling experience. He expressed enthusiasm for future projects under OMG Productions.
Producer and music director Dr. Meenakshi Anipindi highlighted how Phani started as a small film but evolved into a large-scale project. She praised Catherine Tresa’s performance, stating she deserves a National Award. She also mentioned that a snake plays a crucial role in the film and humorously shared that even the snake was auditioned by VN Aditya.
Lead actress Catherine Tresa thanked K. Raghavendra Rao for supporting the film and recalled how she initially insisted on using CGI for her scenes with snakes. However, she ultimately had to perform with a real snake, an experience she described as terrifying yet memorable. She expressed excitement for the film’s release in May.
Director Dr. VN Aditya reflected on the film’s journey and the dedication of his team. He assured that Phani would be a grand theatrical experience. With a strong cast, including Neha Krishna, Tanikella Bharani, and Kasi Vishwanath, and a skilled technical team, Phani is set to make an impact on a global scale.