Sharwanand and Sai Pallavi starrer Padi Padi Leche Manasu directed by Hanu Raghavapudi will hit the screens on December 21. Sharwanand who is riding high on hits like Mahanubhavudu and Sai Pallavi with MCA, are sharing screen space for the first time.
Acording to reports, the film's digital, satellite and Hindi dubbing rights were sold for Rs 12 crore and this is said to be the highest amount for any Sharwanand film till date. Digital rights are acquired by Amazon Prime and inked a deal to release the film online after 28 days of the theatrical release while the satellite rights have been brought by STAR MAA.
Padi Padi Leche Manasu is touted to be a rom-com, which is something that Hanu Raghavapudi excels. Going by the looks, Sai Pallavi will be seen in an all-Bengali avatar, while Sharwanand will be seen playing a gangster. The film which is shot in Kolkata, Nepal and Hyderabad will feature Sai Pallavi as a medical student.
The teaser of the film was unveiled recently. The teaser starts of with Sharwa following Pallavi wherever she goes and one fine day, she notices him stalking.“Oye Levayya Le…. Yenti Follow Chestunnava,” questions Sai Pallavi and to this Sharwa replies, “Arre Meeku Thelisipoyindaa ??” But eventually, they fall in love. That sums up the teaser. The teaser gives the glimpse that the story is set in the backdrop of Kolkata city.
Bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas, the movie also stars Priyadarshi, Abhishek Maharshi, Murali Sharma and Sunil. Its cinematography is by Jay Kay. Editing is by Sreekar Prasad. Bhupesh R Bhupathi is the art director. Vishal Chandrasekhar is composing music who also composed for 'Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gadha'.
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