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Brahmotsavam
First look poster
Directed by	Srikanth Addala
Written by	Srikanth Addala
Produced by	Prasad V Potluri
Starring	Mahesh Babu Rakul Preet Singh Pranitha Subhash
Cinematography	R. Rathnavelu
Edited by	A. Sreekar Prasad
Music by	Mickey J Meyer
Production companies	PVP cinema G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
Release date	Scheduled for Sankranthi 2016
Country	India
Languages	Telugu Tamil

Brahmotsavam (Template:Lang-en) is an upcoming Indian bilingual family drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala which is simultaneously being shot in Telugu and Tamil languages. Produced by Prasad V Potluri under the banner PVP Cinema, it features Mahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh and Pranitha Subhash in the lead roles. Mickey J. Meyer composes the film's music while R. Rathnavelu and A. Sreekar Prasad handle the film's cinematography and editing respectively. Principal photography commenced on 31 May 2015. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in January 2016 during the Sankranthi festival.

Cast

• Mahesh Babu
• Rakul Preet Singh
• Pranitha Subhash
• Sathyaraj
• Jayasudha
• Rao Ramesh
• Tanikella Bharani

Production

Development

A source close to director Srikanth Addala told IANS in mid October 2014 that Addala would collaborate with Mahesh Babu for a film. Mahesh was impressed with Addala's new script and accepted to work with him after completing his existing commitments. The filming was expected to begin in May 2015 once Mahesh completes the shoot of Srimanthudu (2015). The film was tentatively titled as Brahmotsavam (Template:Lang-en) and Addala said in late December 2014 that it would be a family drama ading that he would begin the casting process soon.

Prasad V Potluri accepted to bankroll the film under the banner PVP Cinema and wanted Mahesh to sign a three-film deal once he returns from his holiday in Dubai; this film being the first of the three and the remaining two in 2016. On 8 January 2015, Addala told IANS that the film is almost confirmed and added that it is too early to share any more information. Mahesh chose to act in this film disregard to the box office performance of Addala's previous film Mukunda (2014) and the film was expected to be a romantic entertainer. Mickey J. Meyer was signed in on to compose the film's music.

The film was considered to be a film glorifying Mahesh's on screen image as a lovable boy and a responsible son. R. Rathnavelu was confirmed as the film's director of photography in early May 2015. A special logo of the film's title featuring both Venkateswara's feet and a poorna kumbham in addition was released on 30 May 2015, a day before the official launch ceremony. The poster confirmed A. Sreekar Prasad and Thotta Tharani as the film's editor and art director respectively. An official statement from the makers confirmed that the film would be a bilingual shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil with the same title, marking Mahesh's first direct Tamil film.

Casting

The makers tried to approach Rajinikanth for a brief yet key role as per the film's script. They approached Rakul Preet Singh to play the female lead and she evinced interest to be a part of the film after the first round of discussions. The film's team announced a casting call on 4 March 2015 for male and female characters; the requirements being an age group of 15 - 50 years and four photographs — two full size and close up photographs each. A source from the film's unit reported Samantha Ruth Prabhu as one of the three female leads of the film in a statement to IANS on 15 April 2015, adding that Taapsee Pannu and Pranitha Subhash were called for a look test on the next day for the other two female lead roles. Of the three female lead roles, the first two reportedly would have full-length roles while the third would pale in comparison. Sources close to the film's unit later added that parallel, wide open discussions were on regarding the female lead selection where a section of the technicians believe that fresh faces should be cast opposite Mahesh while a few opted for the inclusion of established female leads. A 30-day audition was held at Hyderabad from mid-April 2015. Rakul Preet Singh's manager confirmed her inclusion as one of the three female leads days later to the media. Though she denied signing the film during the promotions of Pandaga Chesko, an official statement confirmned her and Pranitha as the female leads. Jayasudha, Rao Ramesh and Tanikella Bharani were confirmed as a part of the film's supporting cast during the official launch ceremony. The makers chose Sathyaraj to play Mahesh's father in the film. The film's unit told IANS that his presence in a major role would appeal to Tamil audience as the film was promoted as a Telugu-Tamil bilingual.

Filming

The makers planned to begin the film's shoot from June 2015 and was expected to be completed in a single schedule of 90 working days. However the poster released on 30 May 2015 confirmed that filming would begin from the next day. The makers confirmed later that the regular shooting would commence from 10 July 2015.

Release

The makers aimed for a Dusherra release in the film's pre-production stage clashing with Ram Charan's untitled film, and Nandamuri Balakrishna's Dictator, his 99th film as an actor. Later Addala announced a worldwide release during the Sankranthi of 2016 in an interview with IANS in early May 2015.

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