Harish Shankar Praises ‘Rudravanam PS’; Calls the Photography, Editing and Performances Outstanding
ZEE5 Telugu is all set to premiere its new seven-episode crime thriller Rudravanam PS on October 30, 2026. Directed by Sasidhar Munnangi and written by Taj Syed, the series stars Naresh Agastya as SI Sivakumar, an honest police officer investigating a mysterious case involving a headless body and a missing man.
The grand pre-release event brought together the cast, crew and several film industry personalities. Director Harish Shankar, who attended as the chief guest, appreciated the technical quality and performances after watching the first two episodes. He praised the photography, editing and acting, and said director Shashi had done a wonderful job. He also expressed confidence in the series' success.
Several members of the team shared their experiences and spoke about their expectations for the upcoming series.
Producer Ramesh Puppala expressed happiness about returning to the industry after a long break. He thanked ZEE5, Vivek Kuchibhotla and the entire team for their support in bringing the project to life. Actor Raja Ravindra wished the team success and hoped the series would open new opportunities for everyone involved.
Senior actor Banerjee praised the story, direction, music, cinematography, performances and production values after watching the first two episodes. He said the team had brought all these elements together effectively and wished the producers and cast great success.
Director Sasidhar Munnangi said the series was designed to keep audiences engaged throughout its seven episodes. He explained that the story required a longer format than a feature film and that OTT was the right platform to explore its characters and twists.
Actress Shravani Reddy thanked the producers and director for giving her an important role. She highlighted the importance of her character in supporting the investigation. Sugali Siloni also expressed gratitude to the team for the opportunity to be part of the series.
Producer Dr. Suryakanthi said viewers would feel encouraged to watch one episode after another. Vivek Kuchibhotla thanked ZEE5 and the cast and crew for their dedication, especially while working through demanding schedules.
Naresh Agastya spoke about his long association with ZEE, which began with the television serial Pasupu Kumkuma in 2014. He praised director Shashi, cinematographer Ashkar Ali, the editor and the entire team for their hard work. He also said the story would expand beyond the initial crimes, with every episode bringing fresh surprises.
During the media interaction, Naresh highlighted the realistic treatment of the investigation and the natural characterisations as key strengths of the series. He expressed confidence that the climax would surprise viewers. Director Sasidhar Munnangi also explained that the team paid close attention to details to present police procedures and characters authentically.
Raja Ravindra revealed that he plays a powerful MLA whose younger brother's death becomes an important part of the story. He clarified that the character is fictional and not based on any real-life politician. The team also spoke about the growing opportunities for regional content on OTT platforms and the importance of maintaining strong technical and storytelling standards.
Featuring Naresh Agastya as SI Sivakumar, Banerjee as CI Venugopal, Shiva Alapati as ASI Madhav, Sugali Siloni as ASI Nirmala, Ramesh Konambhotla as Head Constable Sundar, Narayana Swamy as Constable Gangadhar, Shravani Reddy as Sravani, Charu Wakan as Anji and Preetei Sundar as Swarna, Rudravanam PS promises a gripping investigation filled with mystery and unexpected developments.
The series is directed by Sasidhar Munnangi, with a story written by Taj Syed. Ashkar Ali handles cinematography, Madhav is the editor, and Ashish Tejapulala is the production designer. Produced under the Sri Chakra Movies banner, the seven-episode crime thriller premieres on ZEE5 Telugu on October 30, 2026.
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