9 February 2026
Hyderabad

Tharun Bhascker once again chooses an unconventional route, joining hands with writer-director Kasyap Sreenivas for a project that promises something fresh. Titled Gaayapadda Simham, the film is produced by Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, and Umesh Bansal under Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories, and Zee Studios. It is presented by Pavan Sadineni, who is currently directing Dulquer Salmaan’s Aakasamlo Oka Tara. After creating buzz with a clever title poster, the team has now unveiled a fun and engaging Traiser.

The film follows a young man who has dreamed of moving to the USA since childhood. His wish finally comes true, and he flies to America with big hopes. But his happiness doesn’t last long. President Donald Trump suddenly announces the largest deportation operation in US history. How the protagonist deals with this crisis and fights to survive forms the crux of the story.

Kasyap Sreenivas tackles this timely and relatable subject in a highly entertaining manner. The traiser hints at a quirky, satirical take on the American Dream from an Indian viewpoint. The KGF-style presentation mixed with Pelli Choopulu-type humor adds an extra punch.

Tharun Bhascker shines with his comedic timing and emotional range, shifting smoothly from innocence to frustration. He fits the role perfectly and delivers a hilarious performance. Faria Abdullah and Subhalekha Sudhakar bring additional laughs with their KGF-styled narrative of the story, while Maanasa Choudhary plays Tharun’s love interest. Vishnu Oi appears as his buddy.

Vidya Sagar Chinta’s cinematography gives the film visual depth, and Sweekar Agasthi’s music lifts the mood throughout. Viplav Nyshadam handles editing, Chandrika Gorrepati oversees production design, and the story is penned by Surya Prakash Jyosula.

The makers have also confirmed a summer 2026 release. With this fun-filled traiser, expectations around the film have definitely grown.

Cast: Tharun Bhascker, Faria Abdullah, Maanasa Choudhary, Vishnu Oi, Harshavardhan, Subhalekha Sudhakar, etc.

Technical Crew:
Written And Directed: Kasyap Sreenivas
Presented by: Pavan Sadineni
Produced By: Kalyana Chakravarthy Manthina, Bhanu Kiran Pratapa, Vijay Krishna Lingamaneni, Umesh Bansal
Banners: Saptaswa Media Works, POV Stories and Zee Studios
DoP: Vidya Sagar Chinta
Music Director: Sweekar Agasthi
Editor: Viplav Nyshadam
Production Designer: Chandrika Gorrepati
Story: Surya Prakash Jyosula
Costume Designer: Apoorva Reddy
Creative Producer: Srini Josyula
Executive Producer: Penmatsa Ajay Varma