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Ustaad gets an OTT premiere

The film is written and directed by newcomer Phanideep

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Ustaad, the latest Telugu film starring actors Sri Simha Koduri and Kavya Kalyanram is available to stream on Prime Video, the streaming platform announced on Friday. 

The film is written and directed by newcomer Phanideep. Ustaad also stars Gautham Menon, Anu Hasan, Ravindra Vijay, Venkatesh Maha, Ravi Siva Teja and Sai Kiran Yedida in supporting roles. 

The film is set in the world of aviation, and Sri Simha is seen playing the role of a pilot. Ustaad is produced by Rajani Korrapati, Rakesh Reddy Gaddam and Himank Reddy Duvvuru under the banner Krishi Entertainments and Varahi Chalana Chitram. 

The film's music is composed by Akeeva B, with cinematography by Pavan Kumar Puppala, editing by Carthic Cuts and production design by Aravind Mule. Ustaad hit theatres on August 12 and opened to favourable reviews.  
 

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