Is Dulquer Salmaan's 'DQ41' the Next Big Hit?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Dulquer Salmaan stars in a new love story.
- Directed by debutant Ravi Nelakuditi.
- Backed by SLV Cinemas and composer GV Prakash.
- Expected to release in five languages.
- Principal filming started on August 4, 2023.
Mumbai, Aug 4 (NationPress) The beloved star of Mollywood, Dulquer Salmaan, is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming project, currently titled "DQ41".
This venture, directed by debutant Ravi Nelakuditi, kicked off with a ceremonial pooja in Hyderabad on Monday.
During the muhurat shot, Natural Star Nani marked the occasion with the first clap, while Buchi Babu operated the camera. The ceremony was also attended by 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela.
Dulquer shared glimpses from the launch on his official Instagram, stating, "The much anticipated #DQ41 - a touching contemporary love story - was grandly inaugurated with a pooja ceremony...Natural Star @nameisnani gave the clap & blockbuster directors @srikanthodela__ & @buchibabu_sana blessed the team.
Starring @dqsalmaan
Directed by @ravi_nelakuditi
Produced by @cherukuri_2005 under @slv_cinemas
Music by @gvprakash
Cinematography by @anaygoswamy
Production design by @kollaavinash #SLVC10.
Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, the music for this untitled drama will be composed by the talented GV Prakash.
The technical team includes Anay Goswamy as the cinematographer and Avinash Kolla leading the production design.
Expected to be a pan-India release, "DQ41" will be available in five languages. The film's principal shooting commenced on Monday.
The lead actress and additional cast details remain undisclosed at this stage.
In related news, DQ expressed his admiration for Nani after he praised the teaser for Dulquer's upcoming film "Kantha".
Nani shared on X, "I’m loving everything happening around cinema. #Kingdom feels like home coming from our Gautam, Vijay, Ani, and Vamsi. Everything out so far is very exciting. Dulquer’s and Rana’s #Kantha teaser was amazing, and the glimpse of #AakasamLoOkaTara was stunning. There’s #War2 and #Coolie to look forward to. I hope you all enjoy these films in theatres and have a wonderful time this season.
Thrilled by this, DQ described Nani's passion for cinema as "genuine".
"This is true love for cinema! Much love to you, Nani bro! Wishing all films great success starting this weekend with Vijay's #Kingdom. @NameisNani @TheDeverakonda," Dulquer expressed.