People Media Factory, renowned for making big scale movies with substance, now unveils a cinematic tribute to one of Andhra Pradesh’s most unsung cultural trailblazers, Garividi Lakshmi. With Anandhi in the role of the legendary folk singer, and Gowri Naidu Jammu at the helm, the film chronicles the rise of a Burra Katha artist who didn’t just perform, but created a movement. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad, Garividi Lakshmi brings to the fore the vibrant, emotionally charged journey of a woman who sang her way into the hearts of thousands.
The newly released glimpse captures not just a performance, but the pulse of an era, echoing the rhythm of rural stages, the euphoria of local crowds, and the unshakable presence of a folk icon. The teaser opens with palpable anticipation, a crowd brimming with excitement. Then, she arrives, bringing extra josh in the crowd.
Anandhi’s portrayal of Lakshmi bursts onto the screen with fire and fervor, channeling the spirit of a performer who once lit up over 10,000 stages in just 15 years. Her voice wasn’t just heard, it was lived, with audio cassettes selling like hotcakes and echoing through households in the 1990s.
Charan Arjun’s immersive score weaves seamlessly into the backdrop, infusing the glimpse with both nostalgia and dynamism. The music doesn’t accompany the visuals, it propels them, drawing viewers into the life of a woman who dared to dream beyond the margins.
More than a film, Garividi Lakshmi is a heartfelt ode to rural spirit and musical legacy. Garividi Lakshmi is an entertainer with a celebration of emotions and cultural roots. Songs we grew up with, and emotions we feel, this movie is a heartfelt entertainer from our roots.
J. Aditya handles the cinematography of the movie, which is progressing with its shoot.
Cast: Veteran Actor Naresh, Raasi, Anandhi, Rag Mayur, Sharanya Pradeep, Ankith Koyya, Meesala Laxman, Kancharapalem Kishore, Sharanya Pradeep, Kushalini
Technical Crew:
Producers: T.G. Vishwa Prasad, Krithi Prasad
Banner: People Media Factory
Director: Gowri Naidu Jammu
Cinematographer (DOP): J. Aditya
Music Director: Charan Arjun
Chief Coordinator: Megha Shyam Pathada
Chief Executive Producer: Sujith Kumar Chowdary Kolli
Executive Producers: Sukumar kinnera ,
Asst. Executive producers: Durga prasad, Kranthi kumar Datthi
Production Controller: Vishvesh Ampolu, Dasari Raju Bala Krishna
PRO: Vamsi-Sekhar
Marketing: First Show, People Media Factory
