'PekaMedalu' is an upcoming Telugu film helmed by Neelagiri Mamilla. The film features Vinod Kishan 'Na Peru Shiva' and 'Andagaram' fame and Anusha Krishna in the lead roles. It is produced by Rakesh Varre who gained recognition for his portrayal of Sethupathi in 'Baahubali 2' and Hari in 2019 film 'Evvarikee Cheppoddu ' which was also produced by him under his banner Crazy Ants Productions.
The teaser of the film 'PekaMedalu' produced by him was released in Hyderabad on Wednesday. PekaMedalu teaser was dropped by none other than Tollywood actor Vishwak Sen, who was the chief guest at the teaser release event.
After releasing the teaser Vishwaksen said, "It is a pleasure to become a producer while continuing to be an actor. If our will is strong we can achieve anything. The hero of this film is playing an important role in the film I am doing. The posters and teasers of this movie are amazing. All the best to Rakesh. I believe this will be a successful film. Coming to films... I will give updates about my upcoming films next week. I will also share a surprise along with the news. I want to say one thing, especially on this platform. People like me, even if they are small heroes, are busy with their work and sometimes cannot give time to anyone. Stories cannot be heard. I've had a few memes on me recently. I didn't have the time to hear the story of a movie that came to me. But When the trailer of the film came out, I was the first one to react in the directors' group. I had to do that movie. But I could not. If a film is good, we have to hold our heads high. Don't insult anyone. That's one thing which made me feel sad."
Producer Rakesh Varre said that he made this film three years after the release of "Evvarikee Cheppodu". However, unlike the previous film where I acted as well, in this film I am involved only as a producer. Whoever had promised to help me with my first film, didn't help. A film that was supposed to be shot in three days extended for 30 days. Now, the same movie has become one of the popular movies on Netflix. When I was thinking about what to do next, the story of 'Peka Medalu' came to me through a friend. I liked it and started this film as a producer instead of a hero. This is a story that takes place at a basti in Hyderabad. We did a workshop for this movie. A question arose as to why Vishvak was a guest. I like his commitment. He faced many difficulties in the beginning. Everyone wants to be a star. He made himself a star with the film 'Falaknuma Das'. Yakub, who did his first film with Vishwak, is now doing a film with me. Yakub often used to say in the workshop that dedication should be like that of Vishvak. I followed the same level of dedication. Now when I called him, he unexpectedly came to the teaser release. Vinod and Anusha are apt for this film. The movie revolves around them.
Director Neelagiri said:
I have done many films as a child artiste. Dixitulugaru is my teacher. I was interested in directing while still in acting school. Worked as an assistant director under Anees Kuruvilla. That's when this story came to my mind. What is Basti's life like? We have made this film with the concept of who is going to make Peka Medalu there. This is a situation that everyone faces in life. We believed that if a story like this goes out, it will create a buzz. As soon as Rakesh heard it, he said OK as a producer. Also, a good team has been formed. Hero heroines are apt.
Vinod said that the role I played in the film "Peka Medalu" will stand out forever. This is the offer I got during the second lockdown. Getting this offer through social media, I thought it was fake. But later on joined the team. This movie's journey was beautiful. "Taking a non-Telugu hero in a Telugu film requires a lot of courage," he said.
Heroine Anusha expressed happiness about the opportunity to work in the film and wished the film a grand success.
