Tejas Prabha Vijay Reflects on 'Ground Zero' Premiere in Kashmir: 'It Felt Like Coming Full Circle'

Key Takeaways

'Ground Zero' premiered in Srinagar after 38 years.
The film's narrative is inspired by local lives.
The director felt it was a full circle moment.
Local enthusiasm for Emraan Hashmi was remarkable.
The release is scheduled for April 25.

Mumbai, April 20 (NationPress) Tejas Prabha Vijay's action-packed film 'Ground Zero', featuring Emraan Hashmi, made history as the first movie in nearly four decades to host a red carpet premiere in Srinagar, Kashmir.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Tejas expressed that the unique screening experience felt like a full circle moment, especially as the film was shot in the beautiful landscapes of Kashmir.

When discussing his time in the valley, the director stated, "It was a full circle when we decided to premiere 'Ground Zero' in Srinagar because the narrative is deeply rooted in Kashmir. We began filming in this stunning location, and now, as we unveil the completed project, it's only fitting that we present it to the public for the first time in Kashmir. This moment was surreal, especially as we showcased the film to the BSF officers, soldiers, and locals. The storyline is inspired by their realities, making the public viewing an incredibly fitting occasion. The entire experience was simply brilliant."

Tejas also shared memorable experiences from Kashmir, noting the overwhelming enthusiasm for Emraan and the entire Excel team among the locals. "I was surprised by the immense crowd that came out to meet us during the premiere. It was heartwarming to see the love and support from the people of Srinagar and Kashmir for their actors, particularly Emraan. The excitement surrounding the film and its premiere in Srinagar was through the roof. I am optimistic about the film's performance when it releases on April 25 in Srinagar. We are all eagerly awaiting the fans' reactions on that day."

'Ground Zero' is set to hit theaters on April 25.