Ramesh Prasad, owner of Prasad Studios and Prasads Multiplex, inaugurates the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival.
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The second edition of BookMyShow’s Red Lorry Film Festival kicked off at Prasads Multiplex, Hyderabad, bringing together film enthusiasts, legendary filmmakers and cinematic masterpieces under one roof. The opening day witnessed a mix of screenings, insightful masterclasses and nostalgic journeys through the golden eras of cinema.
The festival opened with a blend of timeless classics and contemporary gems. Under the Legacy Talks segment, audiences were treated to the 1955 Telugu classic Missamma, starring N.T. Rama Rao and Savitri. Hollywood cinema lovers were enthralled by screenings of Anora, Lee, To Die Alone, Locked and The Last Show Girl. Bollywood fans, meanwhile, indulged in cinematic nostalgia with Amitabh Bachchan’s Deewaar, Dev Anand’s Jewel Thief, Sridevi’s Mom and Sunny Deol’s Ghatak.
During the festival’s inauguration, producer and owner of Prasad Studios and Prasads Multiplex, Mr. Ramesh Prasad, paid homage to his late father, renowned filmmaker L.V. Prasad. He introduced Missamma and shared heartfelt anecdotes about preserving a rich filmmaking legacy.
Celebrated casting director Tess Joseph, known for her work on international productions such as Life of Pi and Lion, led a masterclass on the evolution of casting in the film industry. She explored the shifting landscape of talent discovery and the far-reaching influence of globalisation on storytelling.
The festival’s first day also saw a special screening of Ram Gopal Varma’s 1991 cult thriller Kshana Kshanam under the ‘Legacy Rewind’ category. Featuring Venkatesh and Sridevi, the film was revisited for its gripping narrative and impact on crime dramas in Indian cinema.
Emerging filmmakers took centre stage as well, with the debut director of Four on Eleven: The Fading Glory of Parsi Cricket offering an insightful discussion on the challenges of making a first feature film. His session provided aspiring filmmakers with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and logistical hurdles of independent cinema.
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The first day concluded with a screening of the award-winning film Chandamama in the presence of its filmmaker, the celebrated Krishna Vamsi. Joined by actors Shiva Balaji and Navadeep, the session evolved into a discussion on the intricate collaboration between directors and performers.
Published – March 22, 2025 03:29 pm IST
