The romantic drama Raju Weds Rambai, starring Akhil Raj and Tejaswini, has turned into a solid box office hit, winning appreciation for its simple yet emotional storytelling. The film, directed by Saailu Kompati, is produced jointly by Venu Udugula and Rahul Mopidevi under Dolamukhi Subaltern Films and Monsoons Tales, with presentation by Dr. Nageswararao Poojari. Vamsi Nandipati of Vamsi Nandipati Entertainments and Bunny Vas of Bunny Vas Works distributed the film, ensuring a wide release.
Celebrations and Star Presence
To mark the film’s success, a grand celebration was organized in Hyderabad, attended by several leading industry personalities including Sree Vishnu and director Bobby as chief guests. The event turned emotional as cast and crew members shared their journey and heartfelt reflections.
Voices from the Team
Lyricist Mittapalli Surender shared that the team’s spirit reignited his passion for writing, while actress Anita Chowdary credited the film for giving her renewed confidence after previous roles. Actor Shivaji Raja remarked that the film felt “as pure as the smell of wet soil after rain,” praising the natural performances and grounded storytelling.
Music composer Suresh Bobbili thanked audiences for the love showered on the soundtrack and mentioned how ETV Win’s creative respect towards technicians encouraged artistic freedom.
ETV Win executives Sai Krishna and Nitin expressed joy that their affordable ticket pricing (just ₹99) helped take a rural, village-based story to wider audiences across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Director Saailu Kompati described the film as his “first child,” revealing how it gave him strength to continue in cinema. He appreciated Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vas for backing the project with conviction and thanked Venu Udugula for his constant mentorship.
Producer Rahul Mopidevi called it “a people’s success,” saying the film proved content matters more than star power. Venu Udugula, in turn, revealed how the team faced rejection before release, yet triumphantly proved skeptics wrong. He predicted that Saailu would become “the Vetri Maaran or Mari Selvaraj of Telugu cinema.”
Industry Support and Audience Love
Vamsi Nandipati stated that early doubts about the film’s appeal vanished once the Rambayi song and trailer connected strongly with audiences. He compared Akhil’s growth trajectory to that of Nani and Vijay Deverakonda, while appreciating Tejaswini’s natural performance and Chaitanya Jonnalagadda’s impactful villain role.
Chaitanya Jonnalagadda called the movie “ETV Win’s Baahubali” while noting that the film’s success tour across Nizam, Andhra Pradesh, and Vizag was generating fantastic response.
Tejaswini shared how the audience’s affection for her role made her emotional, encouraging young creators to chase their dreams fearlessly. Lead actor Akhil Raj spoke about his struggles, saying the film proved that passion and honesty can create one’s space in cinema.
Writers BVS Ravi and Kona Venkat lauded the film for its emotional depth, comparing its cultural impact to Marathi blockbuster Sairat.
Director Bobby praised the strong emotional bonding of the team and described the film as a triumph of dedication over doubt.
Sree Vishnu’s Heartfelt Message
Chief guest Sree Vishnu concluded the celebration with inspiring words, saying, “When you work with honesty, God rewards you with success.” He applauded Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vas for consistently backing meaningful, content-driven cinema and appreciated the performances of Akhil, Tejaswini, and Chaitanya. He expressed interest in collaborating with Chaitanya Jonnalagadda, calling him a talent to watch out for.
