Music composer Devi Sri Prasad to make his acting debut with film 'Yellamma'
Hyderabad, August 2
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad is set to make his acting debut with the film 'Yellamma', which is directed by Venu Yaldani.
Sri Venkateswara Creations shared the announcement of the singer's acting debut on their X handle on the occasion of Devi Sri Prasad's birthday today. He will play the role of Parshi in the film.
They wrote, "The birth of an actor. On the day of his birth. A name called PARSHI. A world called Yellamma. A journey we are all waiting to witness."
Apart from this, Annapurna Studios also announced the onboarding of music composer Devi Sri Prasad in the Nagarjuna Akkieni upcoming film, which is tentatively titled 'King100.'
He has joined the team as the lead music composer of the film.
While sharing the announcement, Annapurna Studios wrote, "From MANMADHUDU to MASS to KING, every time they joined forces, history was made. The iconic blockbuster combo of King Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is BACK to set the screens on fire once again. Welcoming Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad on board for #KING100. Wishing the powerhouse of energy a very Happy Birthday."
Devi Sri Prasad is a celebrated music composer predominantly for Telugu films, including , which starred Allu Arjun in the lead role. He has also won the National Award for his music direction in 'Pushpa: The Rise'
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting move by DSP. Music composers turning actors isn't common in Tollywood, but if anyone can pull it off, it's him. His stage presence is electrifying! Also, the combination with Nagarjuna again for King100 is great news. Double celebration on his birthday! 🎂
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. DSP is a fantastic music director, but acting is a different ball game. Remember what happened when other composers tried acting? That said, I hope he proves me wrong. The script and director matter a lot here. Let's wait and watch. 🤔
DSP has such a lively personality! He's always so energetic in his concerts and public appearances. I think he'll do great. Plus, 'Yellamma' sounds like a meaningful film with a strong female lead. Wishing the team all the best! 🙌
As someone who follows Indian cinema from abroad, it's always interesting to see artists cross over into new roles. DSP's music for Pushpa was amazing, and now seeing him act should be interesting. Good luck to him on this new journey!
This is a bold move by DSP. I just hope he doesn't neglect his music career for acting. We need his compositions for our films! But if he can manage both, that's great. The Nagarjuna combo for King100 is definitely something to look forward to. 🔥
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