The multi-starrer 'Bhairavam,' featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj, and Nara Rohit, has been declared a blockbuster hit, receiving an "amazing response" since its worldwide release on May 30th. Directed by Vijay Kanakamedala and produced by K.K. Radha Mohan under Sri Satya Sai Arts (with Pen Studios' Dr. Jayantilal Gada presenting), the team held a success meet to celebrate the overwhelming audience love and answer media questions.
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas shared his elation: "'Bhairavam' is the most memorable movie of my career. The film has truly resonated with the public, offering a great experience to every audience member. I urge everyone to watch it in theaters." He added, "My performance in this film received an amazing response. When you get a story like this, there's always scope for performance. Getting such a story with 'Bhairavam' made me very happy." He also noted that 'Bhairavam' is his tenth film, celebrating 10 years in the industry, and mentioned receiving a Best Film Award from the Telangana government for his debut, Alludu Seenu, calling it a "very happy and memorable day."
Manchu Manoj expressed immense gratitude for his comeback: "Thank you to every single person who showed so much love and support after my nine-year gap. I will forever be indebted to director Vijay for giving us this film; he presented it wonderfully." He highlighted his powerful dialogue delivery, which many likened to his father Mohan Babu, attributing it to "DNA." Manoj also spoke about the depth of his character, Gajapathi, and the effort put into its portrayal. "The credit for the film's success, and for all three heroes receiving equal recognition, goes to our director," he stated.
Nara Rohit acknowledged the positive feedback: "The response for 'Bhairavam' is phenomenal, and it makes me very happy. This is a film that gives a true theatrical experience. I hope everyone goes to the theaters, watches the film, and blesses us." Rohit also mentioned that he had never played such a "mass" character before and credited director Vijay for helping him deliver a "settled" performance.
Director Vijay Kanakamedala responded to questions about managing three heroes: "Handling three individuals was easy; balancing three characters in the story was the challenge. We worked hard to balance all their images." He expressed his joy that audiences are calling 'Bhairavam' a "great comeback" for all three actors.
Producer K.K. Radha Mohan was thrilled with the success. When asked about making a hit with three heroes, he humorously replied, "Next time, I want to make a film with five heroes!" He affirmed that the "content and subject demand the artists," and praised his lead actors for their "amazing" performances and constant support throughout the challenging journey.
The discussion also touched upon the impact of re-releases on new films. Radha Mohan conceded that re-releases do have "some effect" on new films but noted that the trend is ongoing and cannot be stopped. He suggested that re-releases might be better scheduled on Mondays rather than Fridays, a point he believes warrants further discussion within the industry.
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas spoke about the much-talked-about climax action sequence: "That was the point that excited me most in the story. I decided to give my best for that sequence. Performing 'Poonakam' (a state of frenzy) is very challenging; getting the correct 'meter' is tough. Luckily, the director and I managed to capture the right meter, and the audience's fantastic response made us very happy." He also mentioned working extensively on dialogue delivery, practicing for days to perfect it.
Heroine Adithi Shankar expressed her joy at her debut: "It's a great pleasure to enter the Telugu industry with such a talented team. There couldn't have been a better debut for me."
Music director Sricharan Pakala thanked the audience for making his songs and background score a hit, contributing to the overall blockbuster success of 'Bhairavam.'
The team concluded by reiterating their plea for audiences to experience 'Bhairavam' in theaters, promising a satisfying cinematic ride.
