A new Telugu thriller titled ‘Tortoise’ starring Raj Tarun and Amrutha Chowdary in lead roles was officially launched today with a traditional Pooja ceremony at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad. The film is being jointly produced by four banners and promises a fresh narrative for audiences.
The movie is being produced by Sasidhar Nalla, Vijay Kumar, Santhosh Emmadi, and Ramisetti Rambabu under the banners of Prashvitha Entertai9ment, SK Golden Arts, Chandamama Creations, and NVL Creations. Director Rithvik Kumar helms the project, which also features Srinivas Avasarala and Dhanya Balakrishna in key roles.
The launch event included the release of a motion poster for the film. The project has attracted notable talent, with Oscar-winner Chandra Bose penning the lyrics and Anup Rubens composing the music.
Speaking at the launch, Raj Tarun expressed his excitement about the project. “The film ‘Tortoise’ will be very fresh and new. It has a very different story, and the way the director Rithvik Kumar narrated the story was excellent. This film will be a good kick-start for my career,” he said.
Director Rithvik Kumar emphasized the uniqueness of the thriller. “The film ‘Tortoise’ will be very new. It will be the best film in Raj Tarun garu’s career. The characters of Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanya Balakrishna, and the heroine Amrutha Chowdary are very strong. This is a great thriller with a different story and a new screenplay,” he stated.
The technical team includes Sabari as cinematographer, Gullapalli Madhav Kumar as editor, and Devara Madhukar as art director. The cast also features Ravi Kale, Shiju, and other supporting actors.
The producers collectively expressed their confidence in the project. “We liked the story very much. The shooting will commence soon. We have complete faith in our director Rithvik Kumar. We are very happy to be making a film with Raj Tarun garu,” they stated.
The filmmakers announced that shooting will begin shortly, though specific dates were not disclosed at the launch ceremony.
