Dil Raju on Thammudu: A simple story elevated by screenplay, action, and vision

Story-wise, Thammudu is simple. It revolves around a conflict between a brother (Nithiin) and sister (Laya) and how they resolve it. But the screenplay and action makes it engaging, says producer Dil Raju, ahead of his movie's theatrical release. The 150-minute-long movie features a handful of action sequences, two of which were considered too violent, prompting the CBFC to suggest an A rating. Thammudu is an action-driven film. Even if just the theatergoers are satisfied, that s what matters. The film took 150 days to shoot, and 80 of it takes place in a forest. Director Sriram Venu has focused on top-quality visuals and sound design, Dil Raju adds. Ajaneesh has done brilliant sound design for Thammudu. We all want fresh, new films. Sriram wanted to attempt something new, and we gave him complete freedom, he analyzes. Asked if there will be premiere shows ahead of the July 4th release, the producer answers that they will held if proper permissions are in place. The film will stream on Netflix after its theatrical run. Upcoming movies from Sri Venkateswara Creations and Dil Raju Productions : Vijay Deverakonda Rowdy Janardhan, Nithiin's Yellamma, and Ashish Reddy's Dethadi. Another project is also in the pipeline. All the four are scheduled for release in 2026. About 5-6 more projects are in the scripting stage and will begin by 2027. The lineup for 2026 includes a film directed by Anil Ravipudi and another one to be directed by Marco director Hanif Adani. Two debut directors have been locked. One project is in collaboration with Animal s production team, for which we re currently looking for a suitable star hero. Apart from that, two or three more films are lined up under Dil Raju Dreams , Dil Raju says. Also Read : Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame Harshaali Malhotra in Akhanda 2 Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Insider talk hints at blockbuster output