Udaya Bhanu Turns Producer with ‘Panchanama’

Popular television anchor Udaya Bhanu has officially entered the digital entertainment space as a producer with her own banner, Udaya Bhanu Productions. Fulfilling a long cherished dream, she has announced her debut production project, ‘Panchanama’, a web series being made in association with ZEE5 Telugu. Based on the concept of a panchanama, a legal procedure used to document evidence and circumstances linked to a crime or death, the series is said to be a raw and intense South Indian crime thriller. Bharat Niwas and Surya Srinivas are reportedly playing powerful lead roles as investigation officers.

The project is being mounted on a large scale, with Udaya Bhanu said to be confident about the story and its execution. Her decision to begin her production journey with a crime thriller instead of a conventional romantic subject has drawn attention from film and digital circles. She has also expressed her intention to provide opportunities through her banner to aspiring actors and technicians looking to enter the industry. ‘Panchanama’ is expected to stream on ZEE5 Telugu soon, with the series generating curiosity among OTT audiences.