Grand Launch of ‘Shrimad Bhagavatam Part 1

 Grand Launch of ‘Shrimad Bhagavatam Part 1’ – A Monumental Film Series Begins at Ramoji Film City

Hyderabad, July 14, 2025 – Sagar Pictures Entertainment officially kick-started its epic multi-part movie franchise Shrimad Bhagavatam with a grand muhurat ceremony today at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

The prestigious event was graced by several eminent dignitaries and guests, including:

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri Revanth Reddy

 Hon’ble Cinematography Minister, Sri Komatireddy Venkat Reddy

 Hon’ble Mandal Chairman, Sri Gutha Sukender Reddy

 Hon’ble Assembly Speaker, Sri Prasad Kumar

 Advisor to the Government, Sri Vem Narendra Reddy

 Spiritual guide and Padma Bhushan awardee Sri M

 Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar

 Veteran producer and creator of mythological classics Sri Moti Sagar

 MLA of Ibrahimpatnam, Sri Malreddy Rangareddy

 TSRDC Chairman, Sri Malreddy Ramreddy

 Ramoji Group CMD, Sri CH Kiron

 MD of Ramoji Film City, Smt. Vijayeswari Cherukuri

Adding a spiritual dimension to the event, Sri M shared his blessings with these words:

The Bhagavatam is not a single narrative it's a bouquet of divine stories. I truly believe this cinematic journey will be a beautiful spiritual experience for audiences worldwide.”

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, in his speech, described Shrimad Bhagavatam as a fitting tribute to the legendary Dr. Ramanand Sagar, and said:

The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavatam form the foundation of our cultural heritage. I wholeheartedly support this remarkable effort to bring one of our greatest spiritual texts to the silver screen.”

He fondly recalled how Sagar’s Ramayan once brought the nation to a standstill and added:

In Hyderabad, there were only two reasons for silence on the streets one was curfew, the other was Ramayana on TV.”

Praising the film’s choice of shooting location, he said:

Ramoji Film City is a jewel of Indian cinema. It’s a matter of pride that this spiritual epic is being filmed here in Telangana.”

The CM concluded with optimism:

“Just like Baahubali rewrote cinematic history, I believe Shrimad Bhagavatam too will leave a powerful mark, not only in India but across the world.”

 Shrimad Bhagavatam is a first-of-its-kind cinematic adaptation of the sacred Purana comprising 12 Skandas and 18,000 verses. The story focuses on the many avatars of Lord Vishnu and brings together devotion, philosophy, and storytelling on an epic scale.

Conceived by Moti Sagar, son of the legendary Dr. Ramanand Sagar, and mentored by Sri M, this magnum opus is directed by Akash Sagar Chopra and Amrit Sagar (National Award winner for 1971). The project is a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Ramanand Sagar and Smt. Leela Sagar.

Bringing international expertise to the table, the film includes:

Clwyd Edwards (Executive Producer) – Renowned for his work on Life of Pi, Harry Potter, The Jungle Book, Marvel films, and Game of Thrones

 Joel Schaeffer (Director of Photography) – A cinematography expert with credits in Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and Fast & Furious 7

The film will be shot using IMAX-certified large-format cameras and state-of-the-art visual effects to create a breathtaking experience. Years of dedicated Sanskrit research and scriptwork have gone into building this project, handled by the same team that worked on Ramayan (1987).

Shrimad Bhagavatam Part 1 is scheduled for a grand multilingual theatrical release in 2026. More than just a movie, this project aims to reconnect younger generations with India’s rich spiritual traditions taking ancient wisdom to audiences around the world in a powerful and immersive cinematic form.