Kiran Abbavaram's latest film, KA, is running to packed houses. The opening day collections were an impressive Rs 6.18 crores, and the momentum only grew from there. Day 2 saw a stronger performance, with packed shows and positive word of mouth pushing the worldwide gross to Rs 13.11 crores.
The film's Thank You meet was held today. Here are the excerpts from the speeches on the occasion.
Technicians Talk:
Cinematographer Viswas Daniel said, "The audience's enthusiastic response to KA is truly heartening. I'm incredibly grateful to Hero Kiran for his unwavering support from the very beginning. It's a wonderful feeling to see our hard work being recognized in theaters." The other cinematographer, Sateesh Reddy Masam said, "Kiran's support has been instrumental in our success. We owe a great deal to producer Gopalakrishna garu for his constant encouragement and belief in our vision."
Editor Sree Varaprasad said, "KA has proven that good content transcends the scale of a film. The overwhelming response and houseful reports from all over are a testament to this. It's a testament to the power of good storytelling."
Stakeholders Talk:
The film 'KA' has been praised by its producer and distributor. Producer Chinta Gopalakrishna Reddy was impressed by the director Kiran's determination and the freshness of the script. He spoke of the importance of supporting good producers, as they are the driving force behind successful films. Distributor Vamsi Nandipati was inspired by Kiran's vision and confidence, which led him to trust in the project despite initial doubts. He believes that the success of producers like Gopalakrishna Reddy will encourage more talented filmmakers like Kiran to emerge, leading to a flourishing film industry.
Behind-The-Screens Talents Talk:
Directors Sandeep and Sujith expressed their gratitude for the success of their debut film. They acknowledged the hard work of their team and thanked the audience for their overwhelming support. The directors emphasized that their success was due to their dedication to delivering a quality film within their budget, regardless of the film's scale. They expressed their hope to continue making such impactful films in the future.
Production designer Sudheer Macharla thanked the audience for the success, especially during the festival competition. He expressed gratitude to the directors for their innovative content and to Kiran garu for his dedication.
The Hero's Talk:
Actor Kiran Abbavaram expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to KA. He stated that he was humbled by the love from Telugu audiences. "The demand for tickets and additional shows is soaring. Industry stalwarts like Allu Aravind, S Naga Vamsi, 14 Reels Ram, and Gopi have extended their congratulations. The film’s success has transformed my image from the ‘boy next door’ to a beloved figure. Given the film’s popularity, Telugu audiences in Tamil Nadu are eager to watch it. I urge distributor Vamsi garu to consider releasing it there. The heartwarming sight of families watching KA together fills me with joy. The film’s success is not just a hit, but a phenomenon," he added.
The film will be released in Malayalam on November 8. 'KA 2' will be made official in a week's time.
