Post bifurcation, Telugu film Producers are even opting for titles that would woo audiences. “Hyderabad is no longer central to the story of the film. ‘Venkatadri Express’ is a case in point. The train runs between Hyderabad and Chittoor (in Rayalaseema). The very fact that the producer Gemini Kiran and director Merlapaka Gandhi chose the title is proof enough that the story has to progress to a different region from Telangana. The cast of the film also went to Chittoor and other places to promote the film.” D Suresh Babu’s venture, interestingly, is titled ‘Bheemavaram Bullodu’. Bheemavaram is in West Godavari in the Andhra. Comedy actor Sunil who is the lead actor in the film was born in Pedapulleru near ...

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