Tharun Bhascker & Zee Studios’ Unique Entertainer Titled Gaayapadda Simham

Tharun Bhascker continues his streak of unconventional choices, and his next collaboration with writer-director Kasyap Sreenivas promises yet another unique entertainer. Presented by Pavan Sadineni, who is currently directing Dulquer Salmaan’s Aakasamlo Oka Tara, the film is produced by Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under the banners of Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories and Zee Studios. Today, the makers unveiled the film’s title through a striking and cleverly crafted poster.

Titled Gaayapadda Simham, the film instantly teases its tone and backdrop through an arresting poster. Dominated by bold red-and-white American-inspired illustrations, the design features a charging aircraft set against stars and vertical stripes reminiscent of the US flag. The rugged, textured finish evokes a passport stamp-like authenticity, hinting at an adventurous, irreverent, and satirical narrative.

The surrounding elements amplify the poster’s quirky personality- a finely detailed revolver, a caricature strongly resembling former US President Donald Trump, and a nostalgic NATARAJA compass box. These playful yet pointed additions suggest a cocktail of political satire, crime, and offbeat humour. Complementing the mood is the cheeky tagline, “Don’t Laugh! It’s a Serious Matter!” The makers have also confirmed that the traiser will drop on February 9th.

The film stars Faria Abdullah and Maanasa Choudhary as the leading ladies, with Vishnu Oi, Harshavardhan, and Subhalekha Sudhakar in key roles.

On the technical front, Vidya Sagar Chinta handles the cinematography, Sweekar Agasthi composes the music, and Viplav Nyshadam takes charge of editing. Production design is by Chandrika Gorrepati, while the story is penned by Surya Prakash Jyosula.

The film’s shoot is nearly complete, with only one song left to be filmed.