Prodduturu Dasara Documentary Wins Hearts at Special Screening
The cultural grandeur of Prodduturu Dasara has been beautifully captured in a new documentary presented by Balcony Originals and Bushetti Jewellers. Produced by Prem Kumar Valapala and directed by Murali Krishna Tumma, the film was screened on September 5 in a special event attended by eminent guests from the Telugu film industry.
Star-Studded Screening
The screening was graced by director Karuna Kumar, director Uday Gurrala, actor Mahesh Vitta, and actor Viplav among others. The event turned into a heartfelt appreciation session for the team behind the documentary.
What the Guests Said
🎬 Director Karuna Kumar praised the film for breaking stereotypes about documentaries:
> “Prodduturu Dasara is engaging, vibrant, and musically stunning. Yashwanth Nag’s music and the creative use of AI gave me goosebumps. This is history captured in visual form.”
🎭 Actor Mahesh Vitta expressed pride in his hometown celebrations:
> “Dasara in Prodduturu is celebrated grandly for ten days. The fireworks, temple rituals, and sheer scale are unmatched. What we saw in the film is just a glimpse.”
🎥 Director Uday Gurrala highlighted the cultural importance:
> “Documentaries preserve truth for generations. I never realized the grandeur of Prodduturu Dasara until I saw this film. The visuals and music were amazing.”
💡 Producer Prem Kumar Valapala said Balcony Originals was born to showcase cultural stories:
> “Earlier, people thought our area was only about violence. With this documentary, we are changing that perception by celebrating our traditions and heritage.”
🌟 Actor Viplav added,
> “I’ve known Prem for a long time. I hope to experience Prodduturu Dasara with him next year.”
🎶 Jayasimha lauded the uncompromising production values, while Director Murali Krishna Tumma thanked everyone who supported his creative vision.
🏡 Actor Davood, a native of Prodduturu, shared an emotional note:
> “I’ve always said our Dasara is grand and unique. Now, through this documentary

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