ZEE5 is gearing up to premiere its latest Telugu Original, Panchanama, on September 11. The investigative thriller, which combines crime, mystery and emotional drama, promises to unfold a compelling case where every death leads to another mystery.
Ahead of the premiere, the makers hosted a special screening of the first episode along with a press meet at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad on September 9. Following the screening, the cast and crew spoke to the media about their characters, the storyline and their experience working on Panchanama.
Speaking about her 15-year journey towards becoming a producer, the trust placed in her by ZEE5 and the making of Panchanama producer Udaya Bhanu said, “Panchanama is the realization of a dream I have carried for nearly 15 years. I am deeply grateful to ZEE5 and Anu ma’am for trusting me with this project and giving me the opportunity to step into production. Our entire team worked with tremendous passion and dedication to deliver a high-quality series within a very tight schedule. We retained the core elements of the original story while creating a fresh narrative, supported by writer Nagendra, director Mohan Srivatsa, DOP Sandeep and our entire technical and creative team. Every member of the cast and crew gave their best, and their collective effort brought the project to life. I strongly believe that when a door closes, we must create our own path.”
She added, “Panchanama is only the beginning for Udaya Bhanu Productions, and I hope to continue producing great stories and supporting new talent. Panchanama premieres on ZEE5 on September 11, and I request everyone to watch and support us.”
She further said, “I believe being emotional is a strength. In today’s world, sensitivity has become rare, and I am happy to remain the way I am. While thanking ZEE5 for this opportunity, memories of my 15-year journey, struggles and the many stories I carried with me came rushing back, making me emotional.”
The series features Bharath Srinivasan in the role of Jai Ram, with Medha Reddy, Shivaji Raja, Surya Srinivas, Srija, Radhika Preethi, Charan Babu and Shiva Karthik Danda in key roles.