Sai Dharam Tej’s action entertainer ‘Winner’ is all set for release in a grand level on February 24 on the auspicious occasion of Shivarathri. On this occasion, the film unit has arranged pre-release function on February 19 in Hyderabad.
Sai Dharam tej, Rakul Preet Singh, director Gopichand Malineni, Surender Reddy, Srinu Vaitla, Nagababu, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, Gautham Raju, Gemini Kiran, SS Thaman, BVSN Prasad, Chota K Naidu, Prasad V Potluri, Sankalp, Anil Ravipudi, BVS Ravi, Bobby, Anoop Singh, Abburi Ravi and Veligonda Srinivas and some others were present at the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao said, “I have good relationship with each and everyone in the film unit right from hero to the director and producer. Producers Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) and ‘Tagore’ Madhu did lotofhard wrk to reach this position. Sai Dharam Tej’s look is very impressive in ‘Winner’. I wish ‘Winner’ will stand out as a great film.”
Wishing all the best to the team, Naga Babu said, “Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) and ‘Tagore’ Madhu are our loves ones. I wish all the best to Gopichand. Thaman has given stupendous music. Sai Dharam Tej is the beloved nephew to me and my elder brother Chiranjeevi and to my younger brother Pawan Kalyan. He is very innocent and honest person. He doesn’t even know how to lie and with that he would scolded by me always. He is raising step by step. The title ‘Winner’ has positive vibrations. I know the story of the film. I am confident that he will hit a super hit. Commercial films director Gopichand has carved out this film. I wish all the best to the entire team.”
On this occasion, Anasuya shared, “I am thankful to Madhu, Bujji, Gopichand, Teju and Chota garu. I tried differently. The song ‘Suya Suya…’ is very special to me. Ramajogayya Sastry garu has given wonderful lyrics to the song. Thaman has given extraordinary music. Teju and Rakul’s pair is beautiful. I am thankful to everyone who supported me.”
Addressing the gathering, SS Thaman said, “Director Gopichand garu has stood as a big support in my life. He has given a wonderful film likes ‘Balupu’ and ‘Pandaga Chesko’. Director Gopichand is known for making commercial films. I am sure the film will become big success. I always try to give good music for Sai Dharam Tej. After ‘Race Gurram’ I am working on Bujji garu’s banner for ‘Winner’. Chota garu’s visuals are wonderful. All artists in the film along with Anoop, Jagapathi Babu and Rakul have given excellent performance. I am thankful to everyone who supported me.”
Director Gopichand Malineni said, “While I was working with Teju, I got the feel that as if I am directing Chirajeevi or Pawan kalyan. Teju is the directors’ artist. He is like my brother. ‘Winner’ will stand out as a good film in his career. He is already a star hero and I wish the film will take him to the next position. He has kept his heart and sour for the good outcome of the film. He did risky fights and given extraordinary performance. I am sure he will reach the next level commercially after this film. Jagapathi Babu played a major role as hero’s father. I have carved out the film richly only with the support of the producers Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) and ‘Tagore’ Madhu. We got excellent technicians like Chota, Thaman, Gautham Raju garu, AS Prakash, Abburi Ravi and Ramajogayya Sastry. Veligonda has provided wonderful story. All films whih were delivered in the combination of Thaman and me were big hits. Audio is receiving tremendous response. I got a weapon like Chota garu. He has given excellent visuals. This is my second film with heroine Rakul. She is very dedicated artist. Rakul is most hardworking girl after Anushka. I am thankful to Anasuya for sizzling in a special song. All artists in the film including Mukesh Rishi, Anoop Singh, Prudhvi and Ali have given wonderful performance. The shooting of the film took place at picturesque locations of Bulgaria, Turkey, Ukraine, Hyderabad, Bangalore horse courts. We got an extraordinary team. I am thankful to everyone who supported me.”
The star of the moment, Sai Dharam Tej shared, “When I listened to the story, I was in confusion that if the producers Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) and ‘Tagore’ Madhu Will invest that much huge amount on me to produce this film. They just went ahead as per the script requirement. Hats-off to the producers for their guts. Producers given wonderful opportunity to me. Gopi anna has treated me like his own brother and taught me many things and extracted the best performance from me. Gopi anna and Chota mama have taken due care for the good outcome of the film. Thaman is my good friend. He has provided super hit music album. Veligonda Srinivas garu has provided mesmerising story. Mr World title winner Anoop Singh is a nice gentleman. Abburi Ravi garu has penned good emotional dialogues. Mahesh Babu garu, Samantha, Anirudh, Ravi Teja and AR Murugadosshave immediately accepted our request and given their support by launching the songs. I am thankful to my mother and mega fans for standing by my side and supporting me.”
BVSN Prasad, PVP, Sankalp, Chota K Naidu, Bobby, Srinu Vaitla and Surender Reddy too spoke at the function and wished for the success of the film.
