Music director Devi Sri Prasad, widely known as DSP, is set to make his acting debut with director Venu Yeldandi's film 'Yellamma', which has been officially announced for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 March 2027. The release date was confirmed on Tuesday, 20 October, with Devi Sri Prasad sharing the news on his X (formerly Twitter) timeline, describing it as a project blessed by Goddess Yellamma.

What Devi Sri Prasad Said

Quoting the production house's announcement, Devi Sri Prasad posted on X: 'HAPPY MUSICAL DUSSERA to all. With the Blessings of GODDESS YELLAMMA, we are coming on the 5th of MARCH... With LOVE & for all your LOVE. #YellammaOn5thMarch2027 @SVC_official.' The post underscores the devotional and folk-rooted tone the makers have built around the project's identity.

In the film, Devi Sri Prasad plays a character named Parshi — his first on-screen role after decades as one of Telugu cinema's most celebrated composers. He is also composing the film's music, making 'Yellamma' a rare dual contribution.

The Personal Connection to the Story

Earlier this year, Devi Sri Prasad had shared a video — released by T Series — in which he visited Vedurupaka, his father's native village, to explain what drew him to the project. 'The village that taught me the beauty of culture, folk arts and divinity. It extremely inspired me. Which is what made me say yes to Yellamma,' he said in the clip. He recalled that his father would frequently bring the family from Chennai to Vedurupaka during his childhood, and that the village's folk traditions, particularly the Ammoru Jaathara festival, instilled a passion for folk arts that shaped his musical identity.

The family has a home in Vedurupaka, which Devi Sri Prasad described as a way of staying connected to their roots. This deep personal association, he said, was the decisive factor in his agreeing to act in the film.

Behind the Scenes: An Eight-Hour First Meeting

Director Venu Yeldandi had earlier revealed that his first creative discussion with Devi Sri Prasad lasted a remarkable eight hours. Posting a photograph from the session, Yeldandi wrote: 'The first meeting with DSP Sir...it was 8 hours long discussion....' The detail points to the seriousness with which both the director and the debutant actor approached the project.

Production Details and Industry Backing

The film is produced by Shirish and presented by veteran producer Dil Raju under the SVC banner (#SVC61). Cinematography is handled by Acharya Venu. The makers, while releasing an early glimpse of the film, described it as a story of 'faith, tradition and resistance born from the soil,' and introduced Devi Sri Prasad as 'Rockstar DSP... now in a new avatar.'

Notably, when the glimpse was released, Devi Sri Prasad penned a lengthy public note crediting his parents and his late guru, Mandolin U Shrinivas, for their blessings. He wrote: 'With the blessings of YELLAMMA (Goddess), a new journey, a divine opportunity of getting more close to your hearts, begins.'

What to Watch

With a major release date now locked in for 5 March 2027, the film will be closely watched as a test of how one of South Indian cinema's most beloved music personalities translates his popularity to the screen. A full trailer and further promotional material are expected in the months ahead.