Did Pelli Choopulu director call Vijay Deverakonda film overhyped? Teaser sparks buzz
A humorous self-referential dialogue in the Gaayapadda Simham teaser has triggered chatter online, with the actor-director clarifying it was meant purely for fun.
A dialogue from the teaser of Gaayapadda Simham, starring Tharun Bhascker, has gone viral on social media, sparking conversations among fans. In the clip, Faria Abdullah’s character asks Tharun’s character about the film Pelli Choopulu, which he directed and starred in alongside Vijay Deverakonda. In response, he calls it “an average film that got overhyped,” delivering the line in a humorous, self-referential tone.
The moment, set in a scene reminiscent of Pelli Choopulu, quickly caught attention online, with many interpreting it as a playful jab at his own film. Addressing the line at a press meet, Tharun clarified that it was meant purely for entertainment. “Cinema is about fun and entertainment. That dialogue is just for humour. In fact, Vijay Deverakonda is a humorous guy, he’ll take it easy,” he said when asked about how the actor might react.
Gaayapadda Simham marks Tharun’s latest outing as an actor, directed by Kasyap Sreenivas. The story follows a young man who finally fulfils his dream of moving to the United States, only to face uncertainty when a large-scale deportation drive is announced. The film promises a satirical take on the idea of the American dream and is set for a summer 2026 release.
The cast includes Faria Abdullah, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Maanasa Choudhary and Vishnu Oi. The technical team features cinematography by Vidya Sagar Chinta, music by Sweekar Agasthi, editing by Viplav Nyshadam and production design by Chandrika Gorrepati.
Meanwhile, Tharun was last seen in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, a Telugu remake of the Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, directed by AR Sajeev and co-starring Eesha Rebba.
A dialogue from the teaser of Gaayapadda Simham, starring Tharun Bhascker, has gone viral on social media, sparking conversations among fans. In the clip, Faria Abdullah’s character asks Tharun’s character about the film Pelli Choopulu, which he directed and starred in alongside Vijay Deverakonda. In response, he calls it “an average film that got overhyped,” delivering the line in a humorous, self-referential tone.
The moment, set in a scene reminiscent of Pelli Choopulu, quickly caught attention online, with many interpreting it as a playful jab at his own film. Addressing the line at a press meet, Tharun clarified that it was meant purely for entertainment. “Cinema is about fun and entertainment. That dialogue is just for humour. In fact, Vijay Deverakonda is a humorous guy, he’ll take it easy,” he said when asked about how the actor might react.
Gaayapadda Simham marks Tharun’s latest outing as an actor, directed by Kasyap Sreenivas. The story follows a young man who finally fulfils his dream of moving to the United States, only to face uncertainty when a large-scale deportation drive is announced. The film promises a satirical take on the idea of the American dream and is set for a summer 2026 release.
The cast includes Faria Abdullah, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Maanasa Choudhary and Vishnu Oi. The technical team features cinematography by Vidya Sagar Chinta, music by Sweekar Agasthi, editing by Viplav Nyshadam and production design by Chandrika Gorrepati.
Meanwhile, Tharun was last seen in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, a Telugu remake of the Malayalam film Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, directed by AR Sajeev and co-starring Eesha Rebba.