Paradesi (1998)

Interesting facts

Paradesi (transl. Foreigner) is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by him under the banner Sri Raghavendra Movie Corporation, in collaboration with C. Aswini Dutt and Allu Aravind. The film is notable for its talent search campaign, which invited aspiring actors through Gemini TV and featured new faces Viswa, Madhav, Tanuja, and California-based model Monnette in the lead roles.

Production

Paradesi is directed by veteran filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao and produced under his banner, Sri Raghavendra Movie Corporation, in collaboration with C. Aswini Dutt and Allu Aravind.

The film gained attention for its talent search campaign, which invited applications through Gemini TV. Thousands of aspiring actors were screened, and the selected participants were given opportunities to feature in the film.

Primarily shot in the United States, Paradesi introduced new faces Viswa, Madhav, Tanuja, and California-based model Moni, marking their debuts in the film industry.

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