The movie “Drinker Sai,” starring Dharma and Aishwarya Sharma as the leads, has garnered significant attention. The film’s tagline is “Brand of Bad Boys,” and it is produced by Basavaraju Srinivas, Ismail Shaik, and Basavaraju Laharidhar under the banners of Everest Cinemass and Smart Screen Entertainments. Directed by Kiran Tirumalasetti, “Drinker Sai” is based on real events. Since its grand theatrical release on the 27th of this month, the film has been well-received by both youth and family audiences in all the locations where it was screened. The success meet for the movie was held today in Hyderabad. At the event, several team members shared their thoughts.
Actor Rajesh Vulli expressed gratitude to the audience for the success of “Drinker Sai.” He shared that when he watched the film with his family, he saw his wife moved to tears during the emotional climax. He emphasized that the film is gaining popularity with both youth and women, and he hopes the audience continues to support it.
DOP Prashanth Ankireddy shared his happiness about the positive feedback the film is receiving. He mentioned that the movie has earned him recognition as a DOP, with his father expressing pride in the film’s success. He also noted that women are particularly connecting with the story, and he urged viewers to continue supporting such meaningful films. He added that more opportunities for new talent could arise if the film continues to receive support.
Music director Srivasanth noted that the response to “Drinker Sai” has been as positive as anticipated. He congratulated director Kiran and the entire team, praising the efforts of the producers in ensuring the film reached audiences. He highlighted that the music, particularly the lyrics by Chandrabose, resonated deeply with the audience. He also encouraged families to watch the film together.
Producer Basavaraju Srinivas reflected on his first experience in the media as a producer. He shared that he has been involved in many service programs through the Bharat Seva Sahakar Forum and was honored with the Mask Man of India award during the lockdown. He expressed pride in the movie’s positive message, especially considering initial doubts about the title “Drinker Sai.” He praised director Kiran for his dedication and talent and spoke highly of the entire team’s commitment, including hero Dharma, heroine Aishwarya, and his son Laharidhar, who managed production. He was pleased that the film is generating profits while delivering a meaningful message.
Producer Basavaraju Laharidhar expressed his satisfaction with the film’s success and acknowledged the hard work of the entire team. He noted that both the youth and family audiences are enjoying the movie and urged them to continue supporting it.
Producer Ismail Shaik addressed concerns some had about the film’s content, emphasizing that “Drinker Sai” does not contain adult content or disturbing scenes. He was happy that the movie has been embraced by both youth and family audiences and is being well-received.
Distributor Satyanarayana expressed his satisfaction with the film Drinker Sai, stating, “I’m happy to distribute the movie. The collections are strong in every theater. Today, for example, Sudarshan Theater has already grossed 50 thousand. It’s rare for small movies to see high collections on the second day, but Drinker Sai is performing well.”
Heroine Aishwarya Sharma thanked the audience for their support, sharing, “Thank you for supporting “Drinker Sai.” I went to the theaters and watched the film with the audience. Their reactions were fantastic – they responded with fun and emotion in every scene. Our movie has elements that appeal to all audiences. If you haven’t seen it yet, I urge you to go and watch it immediately.”
Director Kiran Tirumalasetti expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Telugu audience for making “Drinker Sai” a success. He said, “I sincerely thank the audience for their support. First, I want to thank the producers, Srinivas, Laharidhar, and Ismail, for giving me everything I needed for this film. I’d also like to thank hero Dharma, who worked with me like a brother, and my friends, music director Srivasanth and DOP Prashanth. I feel lucky to have such a great team, and I plan to continue my journey with them. In our movie, the hero Dharma makes a mistake, and by the time he realizes it, it’s too late. I made this film with a good message: don’t make the same mistakes in life. If you’re looking for a movie this weekend, besides Pushpa 2, I encourage you to watch ours. If you like it, tell ten people. Watch it with your family, you’ll definitely enjoy it. The film is doing well at Sudarshan theater, even on the second day. We will also be taking audience reviews and throwing a party on the 31st for those selected through a contest. Our goal is to make Drinker Sai accessible to everyone.”
Hero Dharma thanked everyone who contributed to the film’s success, saying, “A big thank you to everyone who supported Drinker Sai. Sai Durgha Tej garu tweeted about our film, and I’m very grateful to him. I will meet him personally. I also want to thank our three producers who gave me the chance to play the hero in this movie – I will never forget them. People have been praising our DOP Prashanth and music director Srivasanth’s work, and Aishwarya has impressed everyone with her performance. I’m glad that we made a movie with a good message and that women and families are enjoying it. Some people say the first half is better, while others prefer the second half. But overall, the response has been positive, and there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing our distributors are happy. Our director Kiran’s making and vision made the entire team perform so well. We will be offering free tickets to the female audience who have supported our film.”
