HYDERABAD: Debutant actor Aniesh, who plays a young man who cannot speak in Itlu Arjuna, drew praise from senior Telugu stars at the film's musical concert in Hyderabad. Nagarjuna, who presents the film, attended with Ram Charan and Akhil Akkineni as chief guests. The film releases worldwide on November 13.
Nagarjuna said Aniesh brought him a glimpse of the film and asked him to do a voice-over. He said he had first questioned whether a speech-impaired role was a wise choice for a debut, but was surprised after watching the film. He said Ram Charan took ten years before playing a hearing-impaired character in Rangasthalam, and that Akhil played a visually impaired role in his sixth film.
Ram Charan said Aniesh had performed far better than he himself did in his first film and predicted "a very big future" for him. He also praised Thaman's music.
Cast and crew
- Lead: Aniesh (debut), with Anaswara Rajan
- Director: Mahesh Uppala (debut)
- Producer: Venky Kudumula, under What Next Entertainments (his first production)
- Music: Thaman S; presented by Akkineni Nagarjuna
