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Sai Rajesh Explains 'Cult Classic' Tag in Chennai Love Story Trailer

Sai Rajesh addresses the 'Cult Classic' tag in Chennai Love Story's trailer, starring Kiran Abbavaram, ahead of its paid premieres. Will the film live up to this bold label?

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Dumtika Editorial

July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Sai Rajesh Explains 'Cult Classic' Tag in Chennai Love Story Trailer

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Chennai Love Story trailer brands itself as a 'Cult Classic' before release

Sai Rajesh explains the reasoning behind the bold label

Kiran Abbavaram stars in this romantic drama set in Chennai

Paid premieres set to begin, with audience curiosity at its peak

Sai Rajesh has sparked conversation with the trailer of his latest production, Chennai Love Story, starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya. The film is set for paid premieres tomorrow, and the trailer has already caught the attention of moviegoers by boldly declaring itself a "Cult Classic"—a rare move for a film yet to hit theatres.

Kiran Abbavaram, who has been steadily building his presence in Telugu cinema, leads this romantic drama set against the vibrant backdrop of Chennai. The film is directed by Ravi Namburii, with Sai Rajesh not only producing but also penning the story. This unique combination has raised expectations, especially after the success of previous projects associated with these names.

The decision to label the film a "Cult Classic" before its release has generated a mix of surprise and curiosity among fans and industry watchers. Addressing this, Sai Rajesh explained, "Cult means a film that didn’t get the desired response in theatres but later became a favorite among audiences through repeated viewings. By that logic, Chennai Love Story shouldn’t do well. It was during Baby’s release that director Maruthi garu said it would become a cult film. SKN liked that word immensely and started using it extensively, almost forcing it on the audience." His candid remarks have only fueled more discussion online, with many eager to see if the film can live up to such a bold promise.

With paid premieres on the horizon, all eyes are on Chennai Love Story to see if it can replicate the post-release success stories of films like Baby. The coming days will reveal whether this romantic drama earns its self-proclaimed "Cult Classic" status or forges its own unique path at the box office.