LiveSaturday · 17 October 2026Vol. VIII · No. 290
Bangalore
23°C · Showers
Sat, 17 Oct
Latest
Cinema

‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ teaser: Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky

‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ teaser: In his new Telugu film directed by Pavan Sadineni, Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky

‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ teaser: Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky

Directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Geetha Arts, the Telugu film also features Shruti Haasan

Published - October 17, 2026 05:09 pm IST

Satvika Veeravalli and Dulquer Salmaan in the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

In the teaser of his new Telugu film Aakasamlo Oka Tara, Dulquer Salmaan urges newcomer Satvika Veeravalli to aim for the skies and never let go of her dreams and ambitions. The film, directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Ramya Gunnam for Geetha Arts, Swapna Cinema, and Lightbox Media, also features Shruti Haasan in a significant role. The makers unveiled the teaser ahead of the Dasara weekend.

The teaser shows Satvika as Kalpana, a student who secures the district’s first rank. Despite being academically inclined, she faces stiff resistance from her parents, who eventually marry her off to Krishna, played by Dulquer. He becomes her biggest source of strength and encouragement.

Tired of being constantly told that she cannot even cross the boundaries of her village, she declares that she will reach the sky. Krishna, in turn, encourages her to dream big.

A little glimpse into a beautiful world. ❤️ See you in theatres on November 20th :) #AOTTeaser — https://t.co/0Zgy7KNptY #AakasamLoOkaTara #AOTMovie #AOTonNOV20th @pavansadineni @GeethaArts @SwapnaCinema @Lightboxoffl @shrutihaasan @satveeravalli @gvprakash @grajug @sunnygunnam @ramya_gunnam @sujithsarang @TSeries @tseriessouth— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) October 17, 2026

This is Dulquer’s full-fledged Telugu film following blockbusters such as Mahanati, Sita Ramam, and Lucky Baskhar. He also featured in a cameo in Kalki 2898AD.

Aakasamlo Oka Tara is written by Gangaraju Gunnam, and the team includes cinematographer Sujith Sarang, music composer GV Prakash Kumar, and production designer Shwetha Sabu Cyril.

The film will be released in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam on November 20.

Published - October 17, 2026 05:09 pm IST

The Hindu Cinema Plus / Telugu cinema

Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Related in Cinema

Deva (1950-2026) | In pictures
Cinema

Deva (1950-2026) | In pictures

Music composer Deva leaves behind a rich legacy in Tamil cinema. Find rare pictures of Deva in this article

The Hindu — Cinema17 Oct
Deva, veteran music composer’s funeral LIVE | Final rites on October 18; T.N. government to accord State honours
Cinema

Deva, veteran music composer’s funeral LIVE | Final rites on October 18; T.N. government to accord State honours

Follow The Hindu Live for updates on Tamil film composer Deva’s funeral rites after he passed away at 75 at a private hospital. Track tributes and condolences from film personalities and fans.

The Hindu — Cinema17 Oct
Deva, the original Vibe Master of ’90s Tamil cinema
Cinema

Deva, the original Vibe Master of ’90s Tamil cinema

Few composers captured the pulse of ’90s Tamil Nadu quite like Deva, whose music remains an evergreen time capsule of the era

The Hindu — Cinema17 Oct
‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic
Cinema

‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic

‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi and Rag Mayur's performances shine in the biopic of a forgotten folk singer

The Hindu — Cinema17 Oct
‘Whalefall’ movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale
Cinema

‘Whalefall’ movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale

‘Whalefall’ movie review: Brian Duffield turns Daniel Kraus' novel into a tense, visually striking survival thriller, with Austin Abrams trapped in the belly of a whale and confronting guilt, loss and forgiveness

The Hindu — Cinema16 Oct
‘Nayyi Navelli’ movie review: Yami Gautam’s genre-neutral offering is high on decibels, low on charms
Cinema

‘Nayyi Navelli’ movie review: Yami Gautam’s genre-neutral offering is high on decibels, low on charms

Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film loses shape of its identity as it descends into mythology, acting often like an overdramatic TV soap

The Hindu — Cinema16 Oct

Latest Across Vijaya Chronicle

'CBI must be held accountable': Rape victim's father after ex-RG Kar principal gets bail
Crime

'CBI must be held accountable': Rape victim's father after ex-RG Kar principal gets bail

Doctors associated with the RG Kar justice movement criticized the CBI after Sandip Ghosh received Supreme Court bail in a financial irregularities case. | India News

Hindustan Times17 Oct
NHAI begins work on long-delayed FOB after pedestrian deaths on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway
Local

NHAI begins work on long-delayed FOB after pedestrian deaths on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway

NHAI begins long-delayed foot overbridge construction on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway after pedestrian deaths, with completion promised within 10 days.

The Hindu — Bangalore17 Oct
Congress gets Delhi Police nod for Ramlila Maidan rally amid SIR protests
Crime

Congress gets Delhi Police nod for Ramlila Maidan rally amid SIR protests

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has been issued to the Congress for a rally at Ramlila Maidan, said Delhi Police on Saturday. | India News

Hindustan Times17 Oct
England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
Sports

England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener

England 's men fall to defeat in their Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.

BBC Sport17 Oct
'Breaking Bad Party’: Stalin targets Vijay's TVK after 135 kg meth seized from functionary
Crime

'Breaking Bad Party’: Stalin targets Vijay's TVK after 135 kg meth seized from functionary

Following the arrest of TVK functionary Boopalan, DMK leader M K Stalin called for authorities to identify others connected to the alleged narcotics network. | India News

Hindustan Times17 Oct
HT Evening Brief October 17: Abhijeet Dipke gets conditional bail; Supreme Court backs children’s internet rights
Crime

HT Evening Brief October 17: Abhijeet Dipke gets conditional bail; Supreme Court backs children’s internet rights

Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment. | India News

Hindustan Times17 Oct