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Ashish Transforms into Street Drum Artiste in 'DeThadi' Glimpse Video

The glimpse for the upcoming Telugu film 'DeThadi' introduces its protagonist, Ghannu Bhai, a celebrated street drum artiste from Hyderabad. Actor Ashish undergoes a rugged transformation for the lead role, showcasing raw attitude and local slang. The film marks the directorial debut of Aditya Rao Gangasani and is backed by prominent producer Dil Raju. The energetic glimpse was launched spectacularly with a performance by over 500 street drummers.

Key Points: 'DeThadi' Glimpse: Ashish as Hyderabad Drum Artiste

  • Story of a celebrated street drum artiste
  • Ashish's rugged makeover & immersive performance
  • Marks directorial debut of Aditya Rao Gangasani
  • Produced by Dil Raju and Sri Venkateswara Creations
  • Glimpse launched with 500 drummers
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'DeThadi' glimpse video shows film will be about celebrated street drum artiste

Watch the glimpse of 'DeThadi' starring Ashish as a celebrated street drum artiste. Directed by Aditya Rao Gangasani and produced by Dil Raju.

"Beneath the joyful beats lie an unmistakable sense of dignity and self-respect - Film Glimpse"

Hyderabad, March 25

The makers of director Aditya Rao Gangasani's upcoming entertainer 'DeThadi', featuring actor Ashish in the lead, have now released an interesting glimpse video that shows that the story will revolve around a celebrated street drum artiste.

The glimpse video, which the makers released, offers a lively and colourful introduction to the world of its protagonist, Ghannu Bhai, a celebrated street-drum artiste who brings energy to festivities and celebrations across Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Ghannu Bhai and his troupe are admired for their remarkable stamina, carrying nearly seven kilos of drums and performing for hours without pause. Yet, beneath the joyful beats lie an unmistakable sense of dignity and self-respect, something the Glimpse captures with subtle grace.

A big part of the freshness comes from Ashish's immersive performance. His rugged makeover- complete with an unkempt beard, fits the character seamlessly. His body language, his raw attitude, the way he downs alcohol, and the effortless Hyderabad slang add a strong mass flavour and authenticity to the portrayal.

Leading producers Dil Raju and Shirish, the driving forces behind Sri Venkateswara Creations, are backing 'DeThadi'.

For the unaware, Ashish, who plays the lead in this film, is best known for his work in 'Rowdy Boys' and 'Love Me'. The project marks the directorial debut of Aditya Rao Gangasani, who is crafting a narrative steeped in the flavours, moods, and everyday pulse of Hyderabad.

For a debutant, Aditya Rao Gangasani handles the storytelling with remarkable command, showcasing Ashish's character with surprising finesse and cinematic attitude.

The film has been mounted on a grand scale by Sri Venkateswara Creations and Dil Raju Production.

The stamp of Prasanna Kumar Bezawada, who serves as screenplay writer, dialogue writer, and creative head, is clearly visible. The visuals look vivid and energetic, while music director Junaid Kumar amplifies the celebratory mood with pulsating drum-driven beats.

The glimpse video was unveiled in a spectacular fashion, with over 500 street drummers thundering in unison and filling the atmosphere with electrifying energy.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The glimpse launch with 500 drummers sounds absolutely incredible! What a powerful way to honor the community the film is about. It shows the producers are putting their heart into this. Hope the story does justice to their hard work and dignity.
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Priya S
Ashish's transformation looks promising. From 'Rowdy Boys' to this is quite a shift. The focus on Hyderabad's slang and culture is refreshing compared to the usual big city settings. Hope the film avoids stereotypes and shows the real struggles these artists face.
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Vikram M
Dil Raju backing a content-driven debutant director is a good sign. Sri Venkateswara Creations has an eye for fresh subjects. The glimpse talks about "dignity and self-respect"—if the screenplay by Prasanna Kumar Bezawada captures that essence, this could be a sleeper hit.
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Rohit P
Carrying 7kg drums for hours? That's some serious dedication and physical stamina. These are the real unsung heroes of our cultural fabric. Movies like this are important to document and celebrate such professions. Eagerly waiting for the music by Junaid Kumar.
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Karthik V
With all due respect to the effort, I hope the film doesn't just romanticize the poverty or struggle. The article mentions "the way he downs alcohol"—why is that a point of "authenticity"? Let's hope the portrayal is nuanced and not just a mass hero template in a drummer's costume.

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