Dulquer Salmaan plays Krishna in 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', first single out
Synopsis
On his birthday, Dulquer Salmaan was revealed to be playing a character named Krishna in 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' — but the real story belongs to debutante Satvika Veeravalli, who plays a rural girl chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut. With a National Award-winning music composer and editor on board, this Telugu film is shaping up as one of the more ambitious space-aspiration narratives in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Dulquer Salmaan plays a character named Krishna in director Pavan Sadineni's 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', confirmed on his birthday, 28 July .
The film's first single, 'Chitti Chitti Cheema' , was released on the same day.
Satvika Veeravalli is the film's lead, playing a rural girl who aspires to become an astronaut.
The film is produced under Light Box Media and presented by Geetha Arts and Swapna Cinema .
Music is by two-time National Award winner G V Prakash Kumar ; editing by National Award winner K L Praveen .
The film is scheduled to release in 2025 .
Actor Dulquer Salmaan's birthday on 28 July gave the makers of director Pavan Sadineni's upcoming Telugu film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' the perfect occasion to reveal a key detail: Salmaan plays a character named Krishna in the film. The production house also dropped a fresh poster of the actor and announced that the film's first single, 'Chitti Chitti Cheema', would be released the same day.
Birthday Reveal and First Single
Production house Swapna Cinemas took to its social media pages to share the birthday announcement, writing: 'Today we celebrate the smile, the warmth and the magic that is @dulQuer. Team #AakasamLoOkaTara / #AOTMovie wishes our Krishna a very Happy Birthday. #AOTFirstSingle out Today. #ChittiChittiCheema.' The post confirmed both the character name and the release of the debut track, generating early buzz around the project.
The Real Protagonist: Satvika Veeravalli
While Salmaan's birthday spotlight drew attention, it is Satvika Veeravalli who anchors the film's central narrative. Introduced earlier this year by Geetha Arts via an Instagram video, Veeravalli plays a young woman from a remote rural background who defies social pressure to pursue her dream of becoming an astronaut and reaching space. The introduction video opens with a child pointing to the sky and asking, 'How do I go to space?' — a question that frames the film's emotional core.
In the video, a male voice dismisses her ambition: 'Coming from a village that has no roads, you harbour plans of going to space? First, you show us if you can cross the borders of the village. Then, we'll see.' The line sets up the central conflict of a girl from rural India battling circumstance and scepticism to reach the stars.
Production and Technical Team
The film is produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Ramya Gunnam under the Light Box Media banner, and is being presented by Geetha Arts and Swapna Cinema — two well-established names in Telugu cinema. The technical crew is equally notable: two-time National Award winner G V Prakash Kumar is composing the music, Sujith Sarang handles cinematography, and National Award-winning editor K L Praveen is on the cutting table.
Release and What to Expect
The heroine introduction video had earlier indicated that 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' is scheduled to release in 2025. With the first single now out and the character details in place, the film's promotional campaign appears to be building momentum. The space-aspirations narrative — rooted in rural India — places it alongside a growing wave of Telugu films exploring science, ambition, and gender against a grassroots backdrop.
Point of View
But the film's actual protagonist is a debutante playing a rural girl reaching for space — a structural choice that mirrors how Telugu cinema has increasingly used established male stars to anchor audience entry into female-led narratives. The space-and-science genre is gaining traction in Indian regional cinema, and this film's rural-to-astronaut arc positions it squarely in that trend. The real test will be whether the promotional machinery eventually centres Satvika Veeravalli as prominently as it does Salmaan, given that the story is unmistakably hers.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What character does Dulquer Salmaan play in 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'?
Dulquer Salmaan plays a character named Krishna in 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', directed by Pavan Sadineni. The character's role in the story has not yet been detailed beyond the name reveal made on 28 July.
Who is the lead actress in 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara' and what is her role?
Satvika Veeravalli is the film's lead actress, playing a young woman from a remote rural background who dreams of becoming an astronaut and going to space. She is effectively the film's protagonist, as the narrative revolves around her character's journey.
What is the first single from 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'?
The first single from the film is titled 'Chitti Chitti Cheema'. It was released on 28 July to coincide with Dulquer Salmaan's birthday celebrations.
Who is producing and presenting 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'?
The film is produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Ramya Gunnam under the Light Box Media banner, and is being presented by Geetha Arts and Swapna Cinema.
Who are the key technical crew members of 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'?
The film's music is composed by two-time National Award winner G V Prakash Kumar. Cinematography is handled by Sujith Sarang, and editing is by National Award-winning editor K L Praveen.
