Did Chiranjeevi Just Praise Sekhar Kammula's Unique Filmmaking Style?

Chennai, June 3 (NationPress) Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to director Sekhar Kammula, who marked an impressive 25 years in the film industry. Chiranjeevi shared his joy in discovering that he has been a source of inspiration for Kammula’s cinematic journey.

In a touching post on his social media, Chiranjeevi praised Sekhar Kammula, stating, "My dear Sekhar, @sekharkammula, having you as a fan brings immense happiness to me. I am thrilled to hear that I have inspired your journey. It brings me pride to be part of your 25-year odyssey in this way."

He expressed his admiration for Kammula’s films, noting that they blend subtle entertainment with profound social commentary, making them truly thought-provoking.

"You have developed a distinctive style of filmmaking that is entirely your own, and I hope you continue to create and direct many more captivating films for another 25 years, achieving even greater accomplishments. I send you my warmest wishes and blessings for this," Chiranjeevi added. "Heartfelt congratulations on this remarkable milestone. Here’s to another glorious 25 years. God Bless!!"

Notably, Sekhar Kammula, one of the finest directors in the Telugu film industry, celebrated his 25-year career in cinema last Saturday in the company of his favorite star, Chiranjeevi.

In his own social media post, Kammula reminisced, "I saw Chiranjeevi garu once during my teenage years. I experienced his presence up close and thought, ‘I must make a film with him.’ It has now been 25 years since I entered the industry."

"When my team suggested a celebration, the first person who came to mind was Chiranjeevi garu. He is a figure who has inspired countless generations, instilling in me the belief that ‘Chase your dreams, and success will follow you.’"

"Thus, celebrating my 25-year journey in his presence felt right. Thank you, sir. You have been an inspiration to me since my teenage years."

On the professional front, Sekhar Kammula's upcoming film, 'Kuberaa', features stars such as Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is set to be released on June 20 and also stars Jim Sarbh in a significant role.

In terms of technical aspects, 'Kuberaa' has cinematography by Niketh Bommi. The production design is handled by Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre, with co-writing by Chaithanya Pingali. Costumes are designed by Kavya Sriram and Poorvaa Jain. The film is produced by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas.