Zero Filter, Pure Laughter: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Champions Youthful Comedy Romanchakam; Locks Worldwide Release on September 3!
Known for presenting raw, intense cinema, blockbuster filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga is showing a delightful, lighthearted side under his home banner, Bhadrakali Pictures. Produced by Pranay Reddy Vanga and directed by debutant Venugopal Reddy, the upcoming youth-centric romantic comedy Romanchakam features Sumanth Prabhas (Mem Famous fame) and Ananthika Sanilkumar in the lead roles.
Gearing up for a grand worldwide release on September 3, 2026, via Sunil Narang’s Asian Cinemas across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, the team hosted a high-spirited trailer launch event in Hyderabad.
"I Laughed My Heart Out — And We Finally Got a 'U' Certificate!" – Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Addressing the gathering with his trademark candor, presenter Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed why he backed the project with zero interference:
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Non-Stop Laughter: "I laughed uncontrollably when I first heard the narration, and I laughed even harder watching the first cut. Writing clean, organic comedy without relying on routine cinematic shortcuts is incredibly tough, and I personally couldn't write a script like this. It is that hilarious."
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No Micromanagement: "I heard the script and watched the final cut—that’s it. I intentionally stayed away from the sets because I know my habit of micromanaging would only disturb this young unit’s natural flow."
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A Milestone for Bhadrakali Pictures: "For the first time in our banner’s history, a film has received a clean 'U' certificate from the censor board. All our previous films got 'A' certificates, and our upcoming film 'Spirit' will also get an 'A'. For years, I asked you to bring your families to my films and you hesitated—now you can bring your entire family to 'Romanchakam' with complete confidence!"
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Prabhas Shoutout: Vanga signed off with a witty nod to his upcoming directorial: "Teaming up with Prabhas anna for our next is a true 'Romanchakam' moment in my life."
Sincere Team Spirit & The 'Boys Gang' Madness
The cast and crew shared heartwarming moments from the making:
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Hero Sumanth Prabhas: Thanked Sandeep and Pranay Vanga for treating him like their own brother, praising director Venugopal Reddy for crafting an innocent, instantly lovable character. He noted that the gang banter with co-stars Venkatesh Kakumanu, Sohan, and Narendra (playing the memorable role of Chintu) feels like real-life friendship.
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Heroine Ananthika Sanilkumar: Shared her gratitude for the warm on-set energy, promising that the mix of sweet romance, situational comedy, and suspense will resonate with everyone.
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Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga: Emphasized that the success of Romanchakam is dedicated to championing the vibrant, young squad of newcomers behind and in front of the camera.
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Music Director Vasuki Vaibhav & Technician Highlights: Composer Vasuki Vaibhav revealed that despite language barriers, the situational comedy had him falling out of his chair laughing during previews. Costume designer Keerthana added a fun trivia note, sharing how she upcycled sarees belonging to her mother and grandmother to craft authentic, grounded outfits for the cast.
