From L to R: Gopika Suresh, Hemanth Kumar and Ayana at a promotional event in Hyderabad 
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Kannada film Alpha to release in Telugu, trailer out

Hemanth Kumar is all set to make his debut as a lead actor with Alpha, which is also gearing up for a Telugu release

Cinema Express Desk

The Kannada film Alpha: Men Love Vengeance, is all set to hit Telugu screens as well. The film marks the debut of Hemanth Kumar as a lead actor and is directed by Vijay N Ayana, Gopika Suresh and play the female leads, while Hemanth Kumar and Anand Kumar have jointly produced the film.

As part of the promotions, the film’s team is currently in Hyderabad, where they unveiled the Telugu trailer. Alpha is scheduled for release on February 20. The Telugu version of the film is being distributed by Ravishankar and Manjunath.

The trailer opens with a striking dialogue: “If everything happens by God’s grace, then what about the demons?” It then moves into high-voltage action sequences set against rowdy gang and mafia backdrops. Along with the action, the trailer also showcases romantic moments between the lead pair, strong father sentiment, and family emotions, indicating that the film packs a mix of action, emotion, romance, and drama.

Speaking on the occasion, lead actor Hemanth Kumar expressed his love for Telugu cinema. “I love Telugu cinema. Watching Telugu films helped me learn the language. Ravishankar sir liked our content after watching the Kannada version and decided to release it in Telugu on a large scale,” he said.

He further added that encouragement for newcomers means a lot to the team. “We will deliver entertainment worth the money audiences spend. We made this film very honestly. We are getting good responses in Kannada, and we hope to receive the same love from Telugu audiences as well,” Hemanth added.

One of the female leads, Ayana, revealed that she plays a police officer in the film. “It was a challenging role for me. The film has come out really well, and we believe the audience has liked the trailer. Everyone who watches the movie will definitely enjoy it,” she said.

Another female lead, Gopika Suresh, shared details about her character. “I play a character named Akanksha. Women, especially, will like this role as it is a beauty-with-brains character,” she said.

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