Youth-oriented film highlights drug addiction menace; promises a strong social message
🔴 By| Sonal Sharma
Hyderabad : The first-look poster of the upcoming Telugu film ‘Scholar’, a youthful commercial entertainer carrying a strong social message, was officially unveiled on November 14, coinciding with Children’s Day, at the Telugu Film Chamber in Hyderabad.
The film is jointly presented by Sri Lakshmi Education Charitable Trust and Santhosh Films, with support from Pogaku Sirisha Mahesh of New Jersey, USA. Kaushik and Pratibha Sinha play the lead roles, while Sudhakar Goud and Penchal Reddy appear in important roles. The film is directed by Dr. Bheemagani Sudhakar Goud, known for making meaningful films for children.
The poster was unveiled by B.G.R. Mining Director Balakoti Reddy, who attended as the chief guest. Chakravarthy Reddy, President of Jubilee Hills Club, and Penchal Reddy, Chairman of Ramakrishna Reddy Memorial Charitable Trust, attended as guests of honour. The event was organised jointly under the auspices of Sri Lakshmi Education Charitable Trust, Santhosh Films and Ramakrishna Reddy Memorial Charitable Trust.
🟡 Drug Addiction at the Centre of the Story
Explaining the film’s central theme, director and producer Dr. Bheemagani Sudhakar Goud said that ‘Scholar’ addresses the growing problem of drug and cannabis addiction among youngsters. The film aims to highlight the importance of protecting young people from substance abuse and helping those affected by addiction return to normal life.
According to the director, the story follows a young man who develops a medicine to help people overcome drug addiction and eventually receives international recognition for his invention. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when a drug mafia targets his family and kills his sister.
The protagonist then takes on the criminal network. Set against a spiritual backdrop, the film portrays his fight against the drug mafia and the dramatic developments that ultimately bring the network to an end.
The director also stated that details regarding the shooting schedule and other production developments would be announced soon.
🟡 Children’s Day Celebrations Add Social Significance
The event also featured a special felicitation ceremony for talented students from the Government School in Film Nagar and other schools. The students were honoured with mementos, gold medals and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their achievements.
The first-look launch brought together cinema, social awareness and encouragement for young talent, underlining the film’s stated commitment to addressing a significant social concern through commercial storytelling.
