“Shambhala Is My Parental Pride and Aadi’s Cinematic Glory” – Sai Kumar

The upcoming Telugu film Shambhala created a strong wave of positivity at its grand pre-release event held on Sunday, with veteran actor Sai Kumar delivering an emotional and confident message that became the highlight of the evening. Headlined by his son Aadi Saikumar, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on December 25 and is already being seen as a crucial milestone in Aadi’s career.
Produced by Rajashekar Annabhimoju and Maheedhar Reddy under the Shining Pictures banner and directed by Ugandhar Muni, Shambhala blends science, spirituality, and emotion. The pre-release event was attended by several notable personalities from the Telugu film industry, adding weight to the growing buzz around the project.
Actor Kiran Abbavaram said the film carried a positive vibe right from the beginning and praised director Ugandhar Muni’s storytelling sensibilities. He fondly recalled the early support he received from Sai Kumar and said Aadi’s journey in the industry has been inspiring. Stressing that survival and consistency matter as much as hits, Kiran expressed confidence that Shambhala would resonate with audiences and encouraged everyone to watch it in theatres.
Manchu Manoj appreciated the trailer and said audiences always back strong stories, irrespective of scale. He praised the producers for trusting the director’s vision and wished Aadi a major success with the film. Director Anil Ravipudi described Aadi as a committed actor who has experimented across genres and said Shambhala deserves to bring him the success he has been striving for.
Speaking at the event, Aadi Saikumar thanked everyone who supported him throughout the film’s journey. He said the encouragement began with the first poster and grew stronger with the teaser launch by Dulquer Salmaan and trailer releases by Prabhas and Nani, which significantly raised expectations. Aadi credited director Ugandhar Muni’s dedication and the producers’ uncompromising approach to quality for the strong buzz. He also highlighted cinematographer Praveen’s visuals and Sricharan Pakala’s background score as major strengths of the film.
Sai Kumar, in his address, reflected on his long cinematic journey and said Shambhala represents not just a film, but a moment of parental pride for him. He said Aadi has never stopped trying despite ups and downs, and the overwhelming positivity surrounding the film gives him immense confidence. He noted that support from leading stars and strong feedback from industry friends reassured him that audiences would embrace the film. He also revealed plans for a large overseas release and said he is eagerly waiting to hear the film being called a blockbuster this Christmas.
Music director S Thaman praised Aadi’s sincerity and applauded Sricharan Pakala’s live performance at the event. Actor Priyadarshi said the film’s blend of science and spirituality intrigued him and that he is keen to watch it on the big screen. Producers Naveen Yerneni and Mythri Shashi, who have already watched the film, called the interval block a standout and assured that the entire narrative is gripping.
With strong industry backing, positive word-of-mouth, and a festive Christmas release, Shambhala is shaping up as one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the season. The makers are confident that audiences will experience its emotion and scale best in theatres when it releases on December 25.
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