Ugly Story team held a Thank You Meet after the film received a strong response from audiences and media following its theatrical release.

Ugly Story Team Thanks Audience For Strong Response

The team of Ugly Story, starring Nandu and Avika Gor in the lead roles, held a special Thank You Meet with the media after receiving an impressive response from audiences. The film, written and directed by Pranava Swaroop, was released yesterday and has been gaining attention for its emotional storytelling, intense performances, and socially relevant theme. Produced by Subhashini and Konda Lakshman under the Riya Jiya Productions banner, Ugly Story also features Shivaji Raja, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, and Pragya Nayan in important roles. The technical team includes Sri Sai Kumar Dara as cinematographer, Shravan Bharadwaj as music director, and Srikanth Patnaik as editor. The makers thanked the media and viewers for supporting the film from its release day.

Nandu Says Film Picked Up Strongly After Morning Shows

Speaking at the Thank You Meet, hero Nandu expressed his gratitude to the media and audience for making Ugly Story a success. He said the film started gaining momentum from the evening shows on release day, after positive word of mouth and genuine reviews began spreading. Nandu said he was deeply touched by the way the audience and media supported the film as if he were a member of their own family. He also shared that several emotional scenes in the movie were difficult to perform, but they were necessary for the story. According to him, he performed them with full dedication because the role demanded honesty and emotional depth.

Nandu Opens Up About His Role And Career Change

Nandu said that his recent films have helped him earn a better name as an actor, and Ugly Story has further strengthened that image. He was confident that his performance in the film would receive appreciation, and the response after release proved him right. He also said that the impact of this character stayed with him even after the shoot was completed. Nandu credited director Pranava Swaroop for shaping his performance, saying that almost 95 percent of the credit for his character goes to the director. He added that the film has brought him recognition after years of struggle and has made him more careful about choosing future scripts. Nandu also said his approach to selecting stories has changed, and his upcoming films will be suitable for family audiences as well.

Director Pranava Swaroop Explains The Film’s Emotion

Director Pranava Swaroop said he wrote Ugly Story based on certain realities and situations seen in today’s society. He explained that love changes with time, but some people remain emotionally trapped in specific situations, and the film tries to portray that journey. The director said he was fortunate to find an actor like Nandu for this story, as the role required strong emotional performance. He also mentioned that his next film will also revolve around strong emotions. Speaking about Shivaji Raja’s character, Pranava Swaroop said the role was written differently, showing a person who thinks in an unusual way for a marriage to happen.

Producer Bekkem Venugopal Praises The Film’s Success

Producer Bekkem Venugopal said he liked Ugly Story when he first watched it, but after seeing the response from media and audiences, he now strongly believes the film will earn a great reputation. He added that Nandu’s second innings as an actor has begun with this film. Bekkem Venugopal also praised director Pranava Swaroop for achieving success with his very first film and said it was pleasing to see his hard work being appreciated. He requested the media to continue supporting Ugly Story so that the film can reach more audiences and become an even bigger success.