Baapu, an upcoming rural comedy, got its teaser on Tuesday. Set in a Telangana village, the teaser shows a grandfather character, played by Sudhakar Reddy of Balagam fame, committing suicide. There seem to be multiple perspectives and strong financial motivations for this event. Several other members of the old man’s family also talk about committing suicide. The teaser hints that the family wants to fake or make the old man’s death happen. The film promises a dark thriller packed with punchy performances. 

Rashmika Mandanna launched the trailer of Baapu and wrote, “Packed with vibrant characters and all the rustic charm, it looks like it’ll be an interesting ride. I wish the team all the best.” (sic)

The film, billed as a rural dark comedy, is written and directed by Dayakar Reddy. The drama stars Kethiri Sudhakar Reddy, Brahmaji, Dhanya Balakrishnan, Mani Aegurla, Aamani, among others. The film has a tagline—“A father’s suicide story.”

Baapu has cinematography by Vasu Pandem, music by RR Dhruvan, and editing by Aalayam Anil. The film is produced by Raju and Ch Bhanu Prasad Reddy of Comrade Film Factory. The film is releasing on February 21 in theatres.