The recently screened documentary Prodduturu Dasara, directed by Murali Krishna Tumma and produced by Prem Kumar Valapala, offered a vivid look at one of Andhra Pradesh’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. Presented by Balcony Originals in collaboration with Bushetti Jewellers, the film was showcased in a special event on Friday drawing filmmakers, actors, and cultural enthusiasts to witness this deep dive into the legendary Prodduturu Dasara festival.
Speaking at the event, director Karuna Kumar who made Palasa 1978, described the film as a refreshing take on documentary filmmaking. “Documentaries showcase events or facts related to a person. A good documentary has a larger reach than a film. People often think documentaries are not engaging, but Prodduturu Dasara felt incredibly engaging and wonderful. They’ve broken the stereotypes about how a documentary should be made,” he said.
He also praised the work of Yashwanth Nag, adding, “The background score and songs gave me goosebumps. The use of AI was brilliantly showcased.”
Director Uday Gurrala who made Mail reflected on the power of documentaries. “Documentaries preserve truths and showcase them to future generations. Prodduturu Dasara has been captured in a way that will stay with the people there forever. I didn’t know Dasara is celebrated so grandly in Prodduturu in the Telugu states,” he noted, commending the music and technical quality.
The documentary promises to be a cultural milestone, blending traditional vibrance with modern cinematic techniques to capture the essence of Prodduturu Dasara for audiences far and wide.
