'Little Hearts' has been met with high praise and has tasted commercial success. At the film's success event on Thursday, producer Allu Aravind and popular actor Vijay Deverakonda shared their support and congratulations for the young team behind the film.
Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Deverakonda remarked that the success of a bunch of outsiders like Mouli Tanuj is very important. "When such outsiders succeed, their lives change and that's obvious. More than that, about 30 other lives also change for the better. The success of outsiders inspires others to pursue their dreams. Every casting decision in Little Hearts is apt. Shivani Nagaram is beautiful as Khatyayini. The casting of Jai Krishna, Rajeev Kanakala and the actor who played the kid brother are all excellent. The shot composition is awesome. You earn respect only by doing something unique in the industry. I have known Mouli since before this movie. His YouTube content has always been entertaining. He is such a relief to watch. I wish the entire team all the success in life," the Kingdom actor said, advising Mouli to always keep his parents happy. "Live your life. You are just 24. This generation is more mature than what we were when we did Pelli Choopulu," VD said.
Producer and guest Allu Aravind congratulated distributors Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vasu. He appreciated Vijay for encouraging the young team by being present on the occasion. "After Little Hearts, teen stories look all the more exciting," he added.
Director Sai Marthand said that producer Aditya Haasan gave him total freedom to make Little Hearts as he liked. "ETV Win greenlit the project just after reading my 160-page bound script. They hadn't watched my short films when they finalized the project," the director revealed. "I have no prior experience. Before this, I was on the sets of Pushpa for an hour. That's all there is to it. Cinematographer Surya Balaji is one of the primary reasons why I could finish the film in 32 working days," Marthand said, describing Jai Krishna as the film's second hero.
Bunny Vasu said, "Allu Aravind garu and Allu Arjun garu are why SKN, Vamsi Nandipati and I have reached this position in life. Allu Aravind garu is a great inspiration in my life. Bunny garu always supports me. He watched Little Hearts despite his busy schedule. I would like to make a bigger-than-Geetha Govindam project with Vijay Deverakonda. Both Allu Aravind garu and I are intent on it. I spent my money on Little Hearts with joy. It was like buying gifts for one's own kids."
Vamsi Nandipati described Allu Aravind as his "guru", praising his perseverance and commitment at the age of 76. "You keep inspiring a whole generation," Vamsi added.
Producer Bandla Ganesh was another guest. He advised Mouli Tanuj to keep working hard to become a better actor. "You try to become another Chandra Mohan garu. Don't get carried away by all the appreciation you are getting from the industry. People will try to flatter you. Ultimately, your passion is what matters," he added.
Little Hearts was released in theatres on September 5th. So far, it has made about Rs 35 Cr (Gross).
