Bandi Saroj Kumar Unveils the Bold and Intriguing Teaser of ‘Chapri’

Bandi Saroj Kumar Unveils the Bold and Intriguing Teaser of ‘Chapri’; Gears Up for a Summer Release

Auteur filmmaker, actor, and multi-hyphenate Bandi Saroj Kumar—who has previously captivated indie cinephiles with projects like Mangalyam, Parakramam, and Nirbandham—is back with his next ambitious cinematic venture, ‘Chapri’. Known for his hands-on approach to filmmaking, Saroj Kumar has once again taken absolute creative control, shouldering responsibilities for the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics, editing, music composition, and direction.

The film is jointly produced by Saroj Kumar, Pramod Padamati, and Prithviraj Singh Chauhan under the banner of BSK Mainstream. Alongside the multitalented creator, the film features an ensemble cast including Aishwarya, Divya Jyothi, Shloka, Praveen, Mohan Arya, Jeeva Balachander, and Priyanka Singh in prominent roles.

Teaser Launch and Bandi Saroj Kumar’s Candid Speech

The much-anticipated official teaser of Chapri was unveiled at a special press and media event on Saturday, drawing the entire cast and crew together to share their behind-the-scenes experiences.

Addressing the media candidly, Bandi Saroj Kumar opened up about the challenges leading up to the teaser launch:

“We initially planned to release the film in the summer and launch the teaser in February. However, a particular scene from the movie was leaked by a junior artist, which put me through immense mental trauma. That unfortunate incident forced us to advance our promotional plans. There is a serious lack of security on film sets for creators. At the same time, I wouldn't be where I am today without the continuous support of journalists. I spent nearly 700 days crafting this story, keeping reviewers and narrative pacing in mind. With the unwavering support of my co-producer Pramod Anna and our art director Nani, we are bringing ‘Chapri’ to theaters this summer.”

Cast and Crew Share Their Journey

Producer Pramod Padamati recalled their long-standing partnership, noting how their previous collaboration Nirbandham shifted from a Netflix plan to a massive YouTube success, expressing full confidence that Chapri will make a powerful impact in mainstream theaters.
Actress Aishwarya, who travelled all the way from Assam to star in the film, expressed gratitude for the unique opportunity, praising Saroj Kumar's distinctive directorial vision.
Supporting actors including Praveen, Ajay Sai, Divya Jyothi, Ramesh, and Jeeva Balachander shared how they connected with Saroj Kumar through auditions or direct messages, thanking him for trusting them with well-defined characters.