“Shivaji Says ‘Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani’ Will Be a Complete Theatre Entertainer”

The upcoming Telugu crime comedy family thriller Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani, headlined and produced by actor Shivaji, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 6, creating fresh buzz among movie lovers. The film marks the much-awaited reunion of Shivaji and Laya, a popular on-screen pair from the 1990s who delivered several successful films together. Their comeback as a pair has generated strong curiosity among fans and trade circles, with many eager to see them share screen space again after a long gap.
Directed by Sudheer Sriram, the film is produced under the banner of Sri Shivaji Productions in association with OTT platform ETV Win. The theatrical release is being handled by Bunny Vasu and Vamsi Nandipati, who are backing the film’s big-screen launch after watching the content. The makers recently interacted with the media, where the team expressed strong confidence in the film’s entertainment value and theatrical appeal.
Speaking at the press meet, Shivaji said the film was always conceived as a theatrical experience and made with cinema audiences in mind. Although ETV Win was keen to premiere it as original OTT content, the team felt the film’s humor, emotions and thriller elements would connect better on the big screen. Shivaji said that everyone who watched the film during internal screenings responded with hearty laughter and positive feedback, giving the team confidence about its reception in theatres. He also thanked director Anil Ravipudi for watching the film and encouraging the makers to opt for a theatrical release.
ETV Win Business Head Saikrishna said it is special to see Shivaji and Laya come together again on screen, calling it a nostalgic moment for Telugu audiences. He described the film as a crime comedy family thriller that blends suspense with light-hearted entertainment and emotional moments. He expressed confidence that the film will be enjoyed by family audiences and perform well in theatres before reaching the digital audience later.
Laya shared that she grew up watching films in theatres and always associates cinema with the big-screen experience. She said she was initially unsure when the film was planned for OTT, but felt truly happy when the decision was taken to release it in theatres. She described the film as a meaningful and entertaining project and said she is eagerly waiting to watch it with audiences. According to her, the film has all the right elements to connect emotionally with viewers and could mark a strong new phase in her acting career.
Bunny Vasu said the team decided on a theatrical release after director Anil Ravipudi watched the film and felt it deserved to be experienced in cinemas. He praised Shivaji’s performance, saying the actor has evolved and delivered a standout act in this film. He also appreciated Laya’s role, calling it memorable, and expressed confidence that the blend of crime thriller elements with family emotions will strike a chord with audiences. Vamsi Nandipati said the return of the Shivaji–Laya combination to theatres is exciting and believes the film has the potential to become a crowd-pleaser with strong word of mouth.
Director Sudheer Sriram said the film’s journey from OTT plans to a theatrical release felt special, and credited the encouragement from Anil Ravipudi for the shift in strategy. He added that good content finding its way to theatres is a positive sign for the industry and announced that a new trailer will be released soon to increase buzz ahead of the March 6 release. Actor Ali, who plays an important role in the film, said the director has presented the story in an engaging and clean manner, and urged audiences to watch the film in theatres, expressing confidence that the Shivaji–Laya combination will win hearts once again.
The film also features Dhanraj, Prince, Jabardasth Emmanuel, Raj Tirandasu, Karan and others in key roles. With its mix of crime, comedy and family emotions, Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani is positioned as a wholesome entertainer aimed at attracting both nostalgic fans and younger audiences when it hits theatres on March 6.
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