Renowned filmmaker Gunasekhar, known for his grand cinematic ventures, is now delving into a youthful social drama for the first time with ‘Euphoria’, featuring a fresh cast. Produced by Neelima Guna under the Guna Handmade Films banner, the film stars newcomers Vignesh, Likhita, Prithvi, and Sreenika, with Bhumika in a key role. Prominent producers Dil Raju and K.L. Damodar Prasad unveiled a glimpse of the film, which hints at its focus on pressing societal issues like drug abuse and crimes against women.
During the film’s media meet, Dil Raju lauded Gunasekhar’s journey, highlighting how his experience with both success and failure has shaped him. He remarked that ‘Euphoria’ fits perfectly with the current trends, tackling themes like nightlife and drugs, making it relatable to today’s youth. Gunasekhar, in turn, explained how real-life incidents inspired the story, and as these events continued to unfold, he felt the urgency to bring the narrative to the big screen.
Gunasekhar shared that the film’s cast, largely composed of newcomers, was chosen to suit the story’s raw and realistic nature. He emphasized that the movie portrays the conflict between youth and their parents, aligning with the contemporary mindset of the younger generation. Initially considering the title ‘Udvegam’ (Emotion), Gunasekhar revealed they ultimately decided on *Euphoria*, believing it would resonate more with audiences, and expressing confidence that the film would become a commercial success.
