The horror-thriller Eesha has turned into a surprise Christmas blockbuster, reaffirming that authentic storytelling always finds its audience. Produced by the hit-making duo Bunny Vas and Vamsi Nandipati, the film marks their third consecutive success after Little Hearts and Raju Weds Rambai. Presented by KL Damodar Prasad and produced by Pothula Hema Venkateswara Rao under the HVR Productions banner, Eesha was released on December 25 and continues to perform strongly in theatres.
Starring Trigun, Hebba Patel, Akhil Raj, Siri Hanumanth, and Prithviraj, the film is directed by Srinivas Manne. To celebrate the film’s success, the team hosted a grand success meet in Hyderabad, honored by veteran producer Suresh Babu as the chief guest.
Suresh Babu: “Honest Films Always Succeed”
In his congratulatory speech, Suresh Babu praised the producers for delivering yet another winner, saying the audience’s response proves that honesty in filmmaking never goes unnoticed.
“There are no small or big films — content defines success,” he said. “Filmmakers must stay patient, believe in their work, and trust that success comes at the right time.”
KL Damodar Prasad and Team on the Film’s Journey
Presenter KL Damodar Prasad applauded Bunny Vas and Vamsi Nandipati for maintaining consistency in quality and success. He also acknowledged director Srinivas Manne’s dedication, noting that this achievement marks an important milestone in his career.
“In cinema, success decides size — every good film becomes big,” he shared, thanking Suresh Babu and Ashok Kumar for joining the celebration.
Producers Celebrate 'Success Beyond Noise’
Producer Bunny Vas expressed gratitude for the audience’s love and credited director Srinivas Manne for striking an emotional chord through his direction. He emphasized that constructive criticism is valuable, urging reviewers to be mindful of how their words affect filmmakers.
Vamsi Nandipati echoed his sentiments, stating,
“Eesha is a triumph of perseverance. We call it Success Beyond Noise because it overcame challenges and negativity to win audience affection.”
Director and Cast Reflect on the Film’s Triumph
Director Srinivas Manne became emotional while recalling the film’s hurdles and initial negativity on social media.
“It was tough mentally, but the audience’s love gave us strength. Eesha has reminded me that truth and passion in cinema always win,” he said.
Producer Pothula Hema Venkateswara Rao thanked all collaborators and highlighted that positive word of mouth and public support turned Eesha into a theatrical hit.
Music Director RR Dhruvan was ecstatic that Eesha marked his first major theatrical success, while actor Akhil Raj thanked the producers for believing in newcomers.
Actress Siri Hanumanth and Usha Sri also expressed gratitude, noting how the film had become a turning point in their careers.
Industry Joins in Celebration
The event also saw the presence of several film personalities, including director Ram Jagadeesh, writer Lakshmi Bhoopal, music director Kalyani Malik, producer Bekkem Venugopal, Telugu Titans CEO Trinath Reddy, actor Harshith, and director Yadu Vamsi. Together, they celebrated the success of a heartfelt and sincere Telugu film that connected deeply with its audience.
