Rooted Stories & Fresh Talents: Rural Comedy-Drama Village Stars Goes on Floors with Temple Blessings!
Aiming to bring an authentic, heartwarming slice of rural life to the silver screen, the upcoming Telugu feature Village Stars was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony at the Venkateswara Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple in Venkatagiri. Bankrolled under the NSV Productions banner, the film features Narendra and Odisha-based actress Lilly Ballu in the lead roles.
The auspicious launch event was graced by noted actor Sameer as the Chief Guest, alongside popular comedy artist Jabardasth Vasu, social activist Sampath, and actor Radhakrishna, who extended their warm wishes and blessings to the team.
"A Hardworking, Passionate Crew" – Actor Sameer
Congratulating the filmmakers during the formal ceremony, senior actor Sameer highlighted the dedication of the young unit:
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Praising the Director: "Narendra is a hardworking and creative individual who has worked closely with me on earlier projects. The entire team behind 'Village Stars' carries a strong work ethic. I am confident that this venture will be the stepping stone for them to mount many more large-scale projects in the future."
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Encouraging New Talent: Guests at the event underscored the importance of welcoming fresh storytellers and artists who bring organic regional stories to the forefront.
From Short Formats to the Big Screen
Speaking at the launch, hero and director A. Narendra reflected on their filmmaking journey:
"We have reached this milestone after putting in years of dedicated effort across several independent and short-format projects. 'Village Stars' is our sincere attempt to present a clean, engaging story for mainstream cinema lovers. We seek the encouragement, love, and blessings of Telugu audiences."
— A. Narendra
Leading lady Lilly Ballu expressed her joy at entering the Telugu industry:
"Hailing from Odisha, stepping into Telugu cinema is a dream come true for me. I am deeply thankful to Narendra garu for trusting me with this lovely character, and I look forward to connecting with the audience on screen."
Storyline & Supporting Ensemble
Penned with a grounded and lively rural narrative by Nagoor NGR, Village Stars features Srinivas, Syed Abzal, and Vijay in pivotal supporting roles.
With pre-production wrapped and spiritual rituals completed, the team is set to commence regular shooting schedules in scenic rural backdrops shortly.
