FCUK Will Give Wholesome Entertainment: Jagapathi Babu

FCUK (Father Chitti Uma Karthik) movie which has Jagapathi Babu in the lead role along with young pair Ram Kaarthik and Ammu Abhirami is bracing up for February 12th release. The film directed by Vidyasagar Raju and produced by KL Damodar Prasad under Sri Ranjith Movies had Barasala function (pre-release event) last night. After having Covid warriors release the vocals of the movie songs, the YouTube stars released the music videos.

Speaking at the do, Jagapathi Babu said that it was an fantastic idea to get the YouTube stars to release the songs and that everyone is indebted to them for keeping the pandemic year manageable. He compared 300 people working on a movie to the one man show of a YouTuber and said that in itself speaks volumes about their efforts and greatness. Speaking about the movie he said he liked the movie title the moment Director Vidyasagar told him. He said everything about the movie is truly fantastic. He said the amazing success of the teaser itself is a clear indication of how much success the film will be. He said post pandemic the audiences have been awaiting a true entertainer and he was confident that FCUK movie will end that wait.

FCUK Movie producer KL Damodar Prasad said yesterday (Feb 6) is a very special day as this is the date on which Telugu Film Industry was born 89 years ago. He said he was happy that on the same day FCUK movie Barasala function was also being held. Recalling the milestones of the 46 year movie making journey of Sri Ranjith Movies, he thanked everyone who made this incredible journey possible. He recounted how FCUK Movie journey started with Jagapathi Babu introducing him to Director Vidyasagar Raju and upon finding his concept interesting, the entire team worked hard to make the movie perfect in every-way possible and the results are now there for everyone to see. Sri Ranjith Movies takes pride in introducing new talent and this movie too introduces new facets of talents of many team members. Shiva as cinematographer has delivered fantastic visuals in his debut. Actor Bala Aditya showcased his new talent as he worked with Karunakar Adigarla to pen the dialogues and lyrics of the film. Music has been composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.

Actor Sunil said that every artist and technician launched by Sri Ranjith Movies had a good carrier and wished the same to everybody involved in this film too. Director Vidyasagar Raju said that he hoped that every one of the Tollywood audience will enjoy this film. Producers council secretary Thumalla Prasanna Kumar, Film chamber producers sector secretary CN Rao were among those who wished the film a success. The movie big ticket was purchased by Hero Sunil for Rupees One Thousand.

Producer Damodar Prasad welcomed YouTube stars who kept the audiences enthralled during the pandemic to release the songs. ‘Selfie Lelo’ song was released by Babloo, ‘Nenem Cheyaa’ was released by Durgarao couple, ‘Manasu Katha’ by Harika, ‘Hey Hudiya’ by Dil Se Mahboob, ‘Garalapetta’ was released by Shanmukh Jashwanth. Among the highlights was the moment when responding to Durgaraos request Jagapathi stepped on stage to sing along ‘Nenem Cheyaa’ and all other stars joined in to dance. The emotions touched high when Music Director Bheems revealed that as a student he had written to an actor for an autographed photo and actually got it and 20 years later actually got to work with that very actor Jagapathi Babu.

Heroine Ammu Abhirami said she felt blessed to be debuting in telugu with such a great film. Hero Ram Karthik said it was an amazing team effort he is delighted the songs have already become a viral hit.

Actors Kalyan Natrajan, Sri Roopika, Cinematographer Shiva, Live Producer Vasu were among those who spoke.

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