Cherlapally, October 2, 2024 – For the first time ever, an exclusive pre-release screening of the unreleased film Ramam Raghavam was held at the Cherlapally Central Jail on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Over 2,500 inmates had the unique opportunity to watch the emotional drama, which highlights the consequences of impulsive decisions and the complexities of the father-son relationship.
The film stars acclaimed actors Samuthirakani and Dhanraj Kornani, who portray the central characters of father and son, respectively. Both actors, along with the entire film team, expressed heartfelt thanks to the Cherlapally Jail authorities and the police department for making this premiere possible. “We are grateful for the overwhelming support from the jail and police departments, Special mention to Sri Gowri Ramchandram garu and Jail Superintendent, sir.
The emotional essence of this film speaks to real-life situations, and the jail authorities immediately understood the importance of sharing this message with the inmates. I never thought in my wildest dreams that my film will move hearts of prisoners. I am so happy to see this with my debut film itself. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to Slate Pencil Stories, producer Prudhvi Polavarupu and presenter Prabhakar Aripala garu for believing in me and giving this opportunity to make this alive” said Dhanraj Kornani.
The screening left many prisoners visibly moved, with several expressing their deep emotional reactions. The positive response from the inmates, as well as the encouragement from the police and jail staff, has been a defining moment for the Ramam Raghavam team. The team extended their gratitude for the opportunity to premiere the film in such a meaningful setting, hoping the film’s message continues to resonate with audiences across the nation.