Adarsh Gourav is set to make his Telugu film debut with a psychological horror cum science fiction film which is currently titled Happy Birthday Uma. The film is currently being shot in Hyderabad. He is collaborating with filmmaker Jahnavi, daughter of RRR producer D.V.V. Danayya, for the film.
Talking about the film, Adarsh said, “Stepping into Telugu cinema with a film like this is truly exhilarating. I’ve always been drawn to stories that challenge conventions, and Happy Birthday Uma does exactly that. It’s a psychological horror film, but at its core, it’s also about science fiction—a combination rarely explored in Telugu cinema. When Baba narrated the script to me, I was hooked. The way he has woven suspense, emotions, and science fiction into one narrative is remarkable."
He added, “As an actor, I constantly look for roles that push me beyond my comfort zone, and this film is exactly that. Shooting in Hyderabad, speaking in my mother tongue, and being part of a film that experiments with genre excites me. Telugu cinema is known for its grand storytelling and innovative filmmaking, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of this new wave. I can’t wait for audiences to experience this film—it’s going to be unlike anything they’ve seen before.”
Adarsh was last seen in Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon. When it comes to other projects, Adarsh will also be seen alongside Shanaya Kapoor in the creature-thriller Tu Yaa Main.