"Everyone who watches 'Kalivi Vanam' will have a new experience," says Senior Actor Raghu Babu
"When weekends arrive, we go to a forest or a resort to enjoy nature. But, if you come to watch our film 'Kalivi Vanam' this weekend, you will definitely get the same experience that you would get in a forest environment," stated the makers.
'Kalivi Vanam' is a rare film shot entirely against a Telangana village backdrop, conveying the good message, "Vruksho Rakshati Rakshitaha" (Protect trees, and they will protect you), highlighting the need to conserve forests.
The film features prominent actors like Raghu Babu, Sammetta Gandhi, Vijayalakshmi, Bitthiri Sathi, Balagam Satyanarayana, Mahender Nath, Satish Sree Charan, and Ashok in key roles. Nagadurga is being introduced as the heroine.
Produced by Mallikarjun Reddy and Vishnuvardhan Reddy under the A R Productions banner, the film is written and directed by Raj Narendra.
With all post-production activities complete, the film is set for a grand release on November 21st. To mark the occasion, the film unit organized a press conference attended by actors Raghu Babu, Bitthiri Sathi, Sammetta Gandhi, heroine Nagadurga, and Amrutham serial director Hari Charan, among others.
Key Highlights from the Press Meet
Senior Actor Raghu Babu
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"‘Kalivi Vanam’ is completely an environmentally based film. Producers Sri Mallikarjun Reddy and Krishna Vardhan Reddy, and Director Raj Narendra, all come from different business backgrounds and had no touch with the film industry. Yet, they made the film wonderfully."
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"The songs and music by M. S. K. Madeen are extraordinary and amazing. DOP Babu’s camera visualization is also very beautiful. Watching this film, it doesn't feel like it was made by newcomers; it looks like the work of very experienced people."
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"YouTube star Nagadurga acted very well. She performed three variations of dance brilliantly: classical, folk, and Western. I played an officer character in the film. The entire cast, including the children, performed excellently. I sincerely wish this film, which is releasing on November 21st, becomes a great success."
Actor Bitthiri Sathi
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"This film, made by new producers and a new director, is going to be a big success. The film, which selected artistes like us, has come out very well. The immense effort of the director and producers is known only to them, but the film has been made wonderfully to give the audience a new experience on the silver screen."
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"All the technicians worked very hard. I feel very fortunate to share the screen with senior actors like Raghu Babu garu and Sammetta Gandhi garu. My sister-like Nagadurga gave an amazing performance. Babu’s camera work and Madeen's music will be the highlight of this film. I sincerely wish this film, releasing on November 21st, achieves great success and brings good recognition to the producers."
Director Raj Narendra
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"A film is not just entertainment but also knowledge. We are giving a good message along with village drama entertainment. After watching the film and stepping outside, the thought of planting a sapling will definitely enter your mind. The thought of protecting trees instead of cutting them will enter your mind—that is our slogan."
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"If we inject the knowledge about nature, its relationship with us, and the fact that 'if nature isn't there, we aren't there,' into children's minds from a young age, it will grow with them into a mighty tree. With this idea, we made ‘Kalivi Vanam’ with a good intention. The film is releasing in over 100 theaters. Come and watch, and you will have the feeling of watching a good cinema. If you like the film, tell ten people about it."
Heroine Nagadurga
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"This movie will definitely appeal to everyone who comes without any expectations. After watching this movie, people will leave bowing down to trees—that is how great this movie is. As a Telugu girl waiting for a launch with a great movie and an amazing story, I felt after hearing this script that I wouldn't get a better story than this."
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"I am very indebted to the director and producers for selecting me for the character of Haritha in such a good film. Cameraman Babu was very supportive. I believe Madeen's music will bring me more fame through this film. I am also fortunate to share the screen with senior actors like Raghu Babu garu and Bitthiri Sathi anna. They supported me completely, treating me not like a newcomer."
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"I sincerely wish that all audiences embrace and enjoy our film, which is releasing on November 21st."
The other dignitaries who participated in the event also sincerely wished for the film's grand success.
