Blending humor and emotion, the upcoming film “Bakasura Restaurant” is set to deliver a full-course entertainment experience for audiences. Touted as a perfect entertainer for every family, the movie promises to serve up laughs and heartfelt moments in equal measure.
Celebrated comedian and character artist Praveen takes on the lead role in this "hunger comedy entertainer," while Viva Harsha plays the titular character. The star cast also includes seasoned actors Krishna Bhagavan, Shining Phani, and KGF Garuda Ram, each contributing with memorable performances.
“Bakasura Restaurant” marks the directorial debut of SJ Shiva and is backed by producers Lakshmayya Achari and Janardhan Achari under the SJ Movies banner. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 8. Recent song and trailer launches have created significant buzz, and the movie’s pre-release event in Hyderabad saw actor Sudheer Babu in attendance as chief guest.
Sudheer Babu, praising Praveen, remarked:
“Praveen is one of my favorites—he gives every film his all and truly deserves this lead role. He’s talented, genuine, and always respectful. I believe this film will be a turning point for him and a great success for the producers. It’s a fun-centric story built for the whole family—laughter should be shared together in theaters!”
Producer Janardhan Achari highlighted:
“The real hero of ‘Bakasura Restaurant’ is the story. Our director executed it brilliantly. Together with Praveen, Viva Harsha, and the entire team, we’ve cooked up something special. We hope audiences enjoy this movie, which releases under Dil Raju’s SV banner.”
Director SJ Shiva shared his journey:
“My experience with Virupaksha shaped me as a filmmaker. Having my brother become the producer for my debut film means a lot. The music by Vikas Badisa is a real highlight and the entire cast was handpicked for their suitability. We’ve packed the film with surprises—expect more than what the trailer promises. It’s a lively, laugh-out-loud family entertainer.”
Praveen added:
“It’s amazing to have Sudheer Babu here—his film ‘Prema Katha Chitram’ was a turning point for many of us. I thank the director and producers for trusting me with the lead. Vikas Badisa’s music is already getting a great response, and the technicians were top-notch. When Shiva narrated the story, I knew he’d deliver a winning film. ‘Bakasura Restaurant’ is a must-watch for families—emotional and joyous in every bite!”
The event also saw the presence of other key contributors, including Satyam Rajesh, Shining Phani, Vivek Dandu, Amar, Ram Patas, Ramya Priya, Prachi Thakur, DOP Bala Saraswathi, music director Vikas Badisa, and executive producer Vinay Kotti.
