Telugu Film ‘The Game of Song’ Teaser and Poster Unveiled at Cannes, France

Cannes, France: Telugu cinema marked another milestone on the international stage with the grand unveiling of the teaser and poster of The Game of Song (Aatadina Paata) at the prestigious Cannes international film platform. The event highlighted the growing global presence of Telugu cinema and drew appreciation for the film’s innovative storytelling and creative vision.

The teaser and poster were unveiled by Cary Sawhney, Programming Director of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF), who attended the event as the chief guest. He appreciated the talent, creativity, and vision of the film’s team. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Bharat Pavilion at Cannes, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).

Produced by Avantika Nakshathram under the banner of Nakshathram Productions, The Game of Song is written and directed by Venu Nakshathram, who has also crafted the screenplay. The film has completed shooting and is currently being dubbed into multiple Indian languages to reach a wider audience.

Featuring natural actor Abhinav Gomatam and Swathi Sharma in the lead roles, the film presents a distinctive socio-fantasy narrative that blends live-action performances with imaginative animation. Exploring the worlds of dreams, emotions, and choices, the film brings reality and fantasy together in an unconventional cinematic experience.

The teaser attracted attention from international film personalities attending Cannes, several of whom congratulated the team on its experimental approach and creative storytelling. The positive response to a Telugu film exploring a distinctive narrative format on an international platform marked a proud moment for the filmmakers and the Telugu film industry.

Speaking on the occasion, director Venu Nakshathram expressed his happiness at the response the film received at Cannes. “At a time when Telugu cinema is expanding rapidly on the global stage, receiving such an overwhelming response for our film at Cannes is truly a matter of pride. We are dubbing the film into multiple Indian languages for wider audiences. I thank Director Sharvi, our entire team, and all the friends who supported us throughout the making of this film,” he said.

With its experimental storytelling, imaginative animation, and socially relevant fantasy elements, The Game of Song (Aatadina Paata) aims to offer audiences a fresh cinematic experience. As Telugu cinema continues to gain international recognition, the film’s presentation at Cannes represents another step toward introducing innovative Indian storytelling to audiences across different languages and cultures. The film is expected to reach a broader audience through its planned multilingual releases.

Venu Nakshathram As a Filmmaker: Cinema is madness for some, addiction for some, a passion for someone like me. While doing a software job, I have received many accolades for the non-fiction documentaries (Entanentaduram, Avatalivaipu, Pilupu, My Dad and A Snake and Hidden Ladders) produced and directed by Nakshatram Productions, a company founded with a passion for films.

The big honor was screening my films at the opening ceremony of ‘Cineavaram’ at the hands of National Awardee B Narsinga Rao. After that, I received the Ekasila Award, the Telangana Film Festival Award, the ‘Washington Music and Film Festival’ Best Director Award in America and many other film personalities.