"A Sincere Romance That Transports You Back to Campus Days": Kona Venkat Praises Youthful Entertainer ‘Haiku’ Ahead of October 23 Release
Promising a breezy and emotionally grounded exploration of modern romance and campus nostalgia, the upcoming romantic drama ‘Haiku’ held its grand pre-release press meet in Hyderabad on Saturday. Starring newcomer Aegan, Sridevi (celebrated for her standout turn in Court), and Femina George in central roles, the film is backed by producers Dr. D. Arulanandu and Mathew Arulanandu under the Vision Cinema House banner.
Written and directed by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy, the film is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on October 23, 2026. The Hyderabad press interaction was graced by distinguished writer-producer Kona Venkat and director Ram Jagadeesh (Court fame) as chief guests, who extended their enthusiastic support to the young team.
"Selling OTT Rights Before Shoot Proves Script Strength" — Kona Venkat
Praising the project's contemporary appeal and sound planning, ace writer Kona Venkat remarked:
"As soon as I watched the trailer of Haiku, it gave a remarkably cool, pleasant, and refreshing vibe. What truly caught my attention is that the team narrated the story to Netflix and locked the OTT streaming partnership before going onto the floors. That achievement alone demonstrates the immense strength and clarity of the script.
Haiku is a sincere, exciting love story that beautifully captures the subtle nuances, sweetness, and emotional dilemmas of college life. It is the kind of cinema that will effortlessly transport viewers back to their student days. Sridevi has delivered a wonderful act, and this film is a must-watch for her performance. A warm welcome to Aegan into Telugu cinema!"
"She Speaks Any Language with Her Eyes" — Director Ram Jagadeesh
Highlighting his creative association with leading lady Sridevi, director Ram Jagadeesh shared:
"The Tamil project Haiku is now arriving in Telugu. My primary personal excitement for this film stems from Jabili (Sridevi), as this marks her foray into Tamil cinema. She possesses a rare expressive grace—she can convey profound emotions and speak any language effortlessly through her eyes alone. The visual output is soothing and pleasant, and today's youth will connect deeply with the characters. My heartfelt best wishes to the entire cast and crew."
The Leads on What Makes ‘Haiku’ Special
Speaking on her emotional connection to the script, Sridevi stated:
"This story resonated straight with my heart from the very first narration, and I instantly came on board. Whether someone is currently dating, exploring a relationship, or already married, the emotional complexities portrayed here will strike a personal chord. Working alongside Aegan was wonderful; he is remarkably grounded. Director Yuvaraj handled me with immense patience. I request everyone to experience our sincere effort in theatres on October 23."
Hero Aegan exuded confidence about the film’s theatrical prospects:
"Though I am a newcomer, Haiku has become deeply personal to me. Our team poured boundless effort into mounting the film, and music director Sidhu Kumar has delivered a memorable musical canvas. Having known director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy for a decade, collaborating on this feature was a fulfilling experience. We will be back in Hyderabad for the Haiku success meet with two hundred percent confidence."
With soothing visuals, authentic relationship dynamics, and soulful compositions by Sidhu Kumar, ‘Haiku’ aims to offer an engaging romantic experience for youth and family audiences when it hits cinema screens on October 23, 2026.
