"Return of the Dragon" Poised for Success: Director Harish Shankar Praises Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu at Pre-Release Event
Hyderabad, India – Anticipation is building for the release of "Return of the Dragon," AGS Entertainment's latest offering, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, and Kayadu Lohar. The film, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu of "Ori Devuda" fame, is set to hit theaters on February 21st. A star-studded pre-release event held on Sunday amplified the excitement, with prominent directors like Harish Shankar, Sai Rajesh, and Kishore Tirumala in attendance.
Harish Shankar lauded Pradeep Ranganathan's growing presence in the Telugu film industry, stating, "Pradeep has earned a dedicated fanbase here. I hope he continues his successful streak." He also expressed his confidence in Ashwath Marimuthu's directorial skills, predicting a "big hit" based on the trailer. Shankar drew a parallel between AGS Entertainment in Tamil and Mythri Movie Makers in Telugu, highlighting their shared commitment to fresh content and emerging talent. He confirmed his intention to watch "Return of the Dragon" on its opening day.
Pradeep Ranganathan, reciprocating the warmth, addressed the audience in Telugu, fulfilling a promise made during the "Love Today" promotions. He explained the film's title, "Dragon," as a metaphor for the relentless pursuit of one's goals. He expressed gratitude to the Telugu audience for their support of "Love Today" and acknowledged the influence of Sai Rajesh's "Baby" on him. Ranganathan thanked the entire team, including Ashwath Marimuthu, Mythri Movie Makers, and producer Archana Medan.
Ashwath Marimuthu acknowledged the Telugu audience's appreciation for talent and praised Pradeep Ranganathan's dedication. He expressed his long-standing relationship with AGS Entertainment and his excitement for future projects with them. He also commended the work of the entire cast and crew, including Kayadu Lohar, Anupama Parameswaran, dialogue writer Krishna, and music director Leon James.
Producer SKN echoed the positive sentiments, highlighting Pradeep Ranganathan and Ashwath Marimuthu's support for his film "Baby." He expressed his admiration for Marimuthu's previous work and his belief in "Return of the Dragon's" potential.
Kayadu Lohar shared her enthusiasm for her first Tamil and Telugu film, praising Ashwath Marimuthu and the supportive environment at AGS Entertainment.
Producer Archana Kalpathi emphasized the film's appeal to a broad audience, not just youth, and thanked Mythri Movie Makers for their support.
Mythri producer Ravi Shankar recounted an anecdote about Pradeep Ranganathan's generosity, further illustrating his character. He expressed his confidence in Archana Kalpathi's ability to choose compelling stories and his optimism for the film's success.
Directors Sai Rajesh and Kishore Tirumala expressed their admiration for Pradeep Ranganathan's work and their positive impressions of the "Return of the Dragon" trailer, predicting a blockbuster outcome.
