Devi Sri Prasad's acting debut Yellamma to release on March 5, 2027
By Siddharth VermaBusiness Correspondent, Peepals Bharat
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Yellamma, composer Devi Sri Prasad's acting debut directed by Balagam's Venu Yeldandi, will release on March 5, 2027, in five languages, its makers said on October 22, 2026.
What Happened
Yellamma, the Telugu film that marks music composer Devi Sri Prasad's debut as a lead actor, will be released in cinemas worldwide on March 5, 2027, its makers announced on October 22, 2026. The film is written and directed by Venu Yeldandi, who earlier directed the Telugu film Balagam, and will release in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. Dil Raju presents the film, and Shirish produces it under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. Devi Sri Prasad, widely known as DSP, plays a character named Parshi and also composes the film's music. Shooting is under way.
Key Facts
- Film: Yellamma.
- Release date: March 5, 2027, in cinemas worldwide.
- Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
- Lead actor: Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), in his acting debut, as Parshi; he is also the music composer.
- Writer and director: Venu Yeldandi, director of Balagam.
- Producers: presented by Dil Raju and produced by Shirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations.
- Status: shooting is in progress, and a first look was released with the date announcement.
- One report says the March 5 date had earlier been reserved for Prabhas's Spirit, which has since moved to Diwali 2027.
Why It Matters
Devi Sri Prasad is known to audiences mainly as a music composer. A composer stepping in front of the camera as the main lead is unusual, and the move draws interest because audiences know him through his music. Whether he can carry a film as an actor is the big question the release will answer.
The director's choice adds weight. Venu Yeldandi is known for Balagam, and viewers of that film will watch what kind of story he brings to the screen with Yellamma, and how he uses a lead actor who is new to acting.
The five-language release reflects how Telugu films are now planned for audiences across the country from the start. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada as well as Telugu lets a regional story reach viewers well beyond the Telugu states.
Announcing a date more than four months ahead, while shooting is still going on, is also a signal of confidence from the producers, and it gives distributors in all five language markets time to plan screens and promotion.
The date also matters for the release calendar. Early March is outside the big festival windows, and with Spirit reported to have moved away from it, Yellamma will not face that clash.
| | Detail | Yellamma | |
|---|---|
| | Release date | March 5, 2027 | |
| | Languages | Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada | |
| | Director | Venu Yeldandi | |
| | Lead | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| | Producers | Dil Raju (presenter), Shirish | |
Impact
Short-term: The makers are likely to build the campaign with songs, given DSP's music background, and more cast details and a teaser can be expected over the coming months.
Long-term: If Yellamma succeeds at the box office, it could open a new path for DSP as an actor and strengthen Venu Yeldandi's standing as a director of rooted regional stories with national reach.
Who is affected: Telugu cinema audiences in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and beyond and DSP's music fans across languages; theatre owners planning the March 2027 calendar; and the wider regional film industry watching multi-language releases.
Key Takeaway
Yellamma, Devi Sri Prasad's acting debut directed by Balagam's Venu Yeldandi, will release in five languages on March 5, 2027.
Questions and Answers
When is Yellamma releasing?
Yellamma will release in cinemas worldwide on March 5, 2027, in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada, its makers announced on October 22, 2026.
Who is the hero of Yellamma?
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad, known as DSP, makes his acting debut as the lead, playing a character called Parshi. He also composes the film's music.
Who directed Yellamma?
Yellamma is written and directed by Venu Yeldandi, who earlier directed the Telugu film Balagam.
Has Yellamma finished shooting?
No. According to the makers' announcement on October 22, 2026, shooting of Yellamma is still under way, more than four months before the planned release.
Why did Yellamma get the March 5, 2027 date?
The makers did not explain the choice. One report says the date had earlier been reserved for Prabhas's Spirit, which has since moved to Diwali 2027, leaving the slot free.
Who is producing Yellamma?
Dil Raju presents the film, and Shirish produces it under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner.
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