The much-awaited youthful entertainer ‘EPIC – FIRST SEMESTER’, starring the popular Baby pair Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, is gearing up for its grand theatrical release on September 11, 2026. The film censored with A recently.Directed by Aditya Hasan, who impressed Telugu audiences with the successful web series 90s, the film is presented by Srikara Studios and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.
Ahead of the release, Vaishnavi Chaitanya interacted with the media and spoke about her character Kadali, working with Anand once again, director Aditya Hasan and what makes EPIC – FIRST SEMESTER special.Speaking about her character, Vaishnavi said, “Kadali is a strong girl who stands up for herself. She has clarity about what she wants. I believe there is a Kadali in everyone. But because of family or society, that version of ourselves often remains within us. At some point in life, everyone has to stand up for themselves. That is why Kadali is very close to my heart.”
Praising director Aditya Hasan, Vaishnavi said, “Working with Aditya is a lot of fun. He observes life very deeply and notices even the smallest things. He understands the significance of those little moments. The same can be seen in EPIC. He is a unique director and one of my favourite directors.”
Vaishnavi revealed that her character also taught her an important lesson: “I usually feel a little scared to speak openly about certain things. Through Kadali, I learnt that we must first believe in ourselves and be confident.”
She further added, “There have already been many films featuring independent women. What makes EPIC different is Kadali’s journey. She is like an ocean, dealing with a problem in her life and finding a way to move forward. The character also carries a meaningful message.”
On her upcoming films, Vaishnavi said, “I am currently doing a film with Nithiin garu under the Sithara banner. I am also working on two Tamil films and one Hindi film.”‘EPIC – FIRST SEMESTER’ is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
