| Laila | |
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| Directed by | Ram Narayan |
| Written by | Vasudeva Murthy |
| Produced by | Sahu Garapati |
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| Cinematography | Richard Prasad |
| Edited by | Anwar Ali |
| Music by | Tanishk Bagchi |
Production company | Shine Screens |
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| Language | Telugu |
Laila is an upcoming Telugu-language film directed by Ram Narayan. It was produced by Sahu Garapati under Shine Screens. It starring Vishwak Sen and Akanksha Sharma in lead roles. [1] [2] [3] the film is scheduled to release on 14 February 2025. [4]
On 3 July 2024, The announcement of the film was made through a Muhurtham pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. A special first-look poster of the film was unveiled during the event attended by filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao, director Harish Shankar, and producer Venkata Satish Kilaru. [5] [6]
Laila is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 February 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day. [7] [8]
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