“Baby Parinitha Will Earn a Distinct Place in Telugu Cinema”: Star Writer V. Vijayendra Prasad Unveils Teaser of ‘Dad’s Little Friend’; In Theaters November 27
Legendary screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad (Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan) graced the grand teaser launch of the emotional family drama ‘Dad’s Little Friend’ as the chief guest in Hyderabad. Extending his blessings to the debutant-led unit, the veteran writer commended child prodigy Baby Parinitha Rudraraju's performance, predicting a bright future for her in Telugu cinema.
Produced by D. Deepak under the Vennela Silver Screen banner and directed by Sharath, the film stars Rajat Raghav, Kajal Chowdary, and Hasini Sudheer in lead roles, centered around the dynamic between a father and his daughter. The production house confirmed that the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 27.
V. Vijayendra Prasad: “A Story Born for Parinitha”
Speaking at the teaser premiere, V. Vijayendra Prasad delivered high praise for the project’s emotional anchor:
“Watching the glimpse, it genuinely feels as though director Sharath and producer Deepak came together specifically to craft this narrative around Baby Parinitha. She has the screen presence and innocence to carve out a very special place in the history of Telugu cinema. I wish Rajat Raghav immense critical recognition and commercial success with this outing. I wholeheartedly wish the entire team a grand victory at the box office.”
Rajat Raghav on Gratitude & Rooted Family Values
Lead actor Rajat Raghav expressed deep emotional gratitude to Vijayendra Prasad for shaping his early cinema career:
“It has been nine years since I last shared a stage with Vijayendra Prasad garu. He was the one who believed in me first, casting me in Srivalli and giving me my artistic identity. Coming before him today with Dad’s Little Friend is an emotional milestone.
This film is an emotional roller-coaster built on core family values and parent-child companionship. With Hasini Sudheer, Baby Parinitha, and our young cast lighting up the frames, every family will find reflections of their own domestic bonds in this story.”
Cast & Crew Reflections: An 8-Year Friendship and a Picnic Set
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Director Sharath: Reflected on his eight-year bond with Rajat Raghav, noting that the actor believed in his script from day one: “Rajat gave me my directorial break and stood by me like a pillar. Producer Deepak ensured our set felt like a family picnic, allowing the child actors to perform without stress.”
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Producer D. Deepak: Marked his formal debut in film production, stating that the joyful energy of the set translated directly into the final cut: “We are excited to bring this warm family entertainer to audiences on November 27.”
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Hasini Sudheer & Master Bunny: Commended Sharath’s disciplined direction. Master Bunny summed up the narrative’s heartbeat, noting, “Parents are every child’s very first best friends. This film captures that truth with utter simplicity.”
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Baby Parinitha: Expressed heartfelt thanks to the team for the supportive atmosphere and appealed to the media to take the clean family entertainer closer to viewers.
