The Red Lorry Film Festival will run from March 21-23, 2025, in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The Hyderabad edition is called Parallel Verse and will be held from March 21st to 23rd, 2025 at Prasads Multiplex on NTR Marg. With a spectacular lineup of over 70 films from around the globe, the festival takes a deep dive into the rich cinematic heritage of Telugu cinema, offering audiences a rare opportunity to relive timeless classics on the silver screen.

 The festival will also honour visionary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, showcasing retrospectives of Pushpaka Vimana (a pioneering silent film) and Aditya 369 (India’s first major time-travel epic). Meanwhile, fan-favourite hits like Kshana Kshanam, Happy Days, Manmadhudu, and Nene Raju Nene Mantri will allow audiences to relive their cinematic brilliance on the big screen.

For film lovers who cherish the magic of the past, the festival has ‘Timeless Tales’ and ‘Legacy Rewind’, two specially curated segments dedicated to Telugu cinema’s most revered films. Celebrated masterpieces such as Mayabazar (1957) and Missamma (1955) will once again flicker to life in darkened theatres, with filmmaker Ramesh Prasad calling it “a proud moment” for Telugu cinema.

Other key sessions include:

Director-Actor Collaboration: Insights from Krishna Vamsi, Shiva Balaji, and Navadeep on crafting powerful performances.

The Evolution of Cinematography: Venkat C. Dileep discusses the shift from film reels to digital storytelling.

Reimagining Classic Narratives: Neelakanta delves into how timeless stories can be adapted for modern audiences.

Global Casting and Talent Representation: Casting director Tess Joseph explores trends in international casting.

Preserving Cinema’s Legacy: Ramesh Prasad on the importance of safeguarding film history.

The Challenges of Debut Filmmaking: Shrikaran Beecharaju shares an insider’s perspective on breaking into the industry.

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