Could “First Time” Become Tollywood’s Next Big Visual Wonder?

The pre-release event and song launch of the upcoming VFX-based film First Time were conducted on a grand scale in Hyderabad. The movie is directed, produced, written and edited by Hemanth Ippalapalli, who described the project as one of India’s most ambitious low-budget high-technical-value films. The makers highlighted that the visuals were created entirely through Human Intelligence without depending on AI technology. Newcomer Saurabh Dhingra plays the lead role, while Bigg Boss fame Akhil Sarthak appears in a key role alongside heroine Anikka Vikraman.

Several guests including senior producer Tammareddy Bharadwaja, former MLC Duvvada Srinivas, Payal Rajput and others attended the event and praised the team’s dedication. Payal Rajput appreciated the effort behind the film and expressed confidence that the movie’s VFX and concept would create a strong impact after release. The team also stated that the film carries a unique storyline combined with advanced graphics and emotional elements, making it a special theatrical experience for audiences on May 22.