Ravi Teja’s much-awaited Telugu film Irumudi has opened in theatres amid strong audience excitement, with fans celebrating the film in a manner that has gone beyond the usual whistles, cheers and dances. Videos from theatres have surfaced online showing audiences performing aarti and bhajans during an Ayyappa Swamy song featured in the movie.

Irumudi has been winning hearts

Directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi released on August 21. The film, which combines a village backdrop with an Ayyappa Swamy devotional setting, has been receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences since its premieres. Early reactions have also described the film as a strong comeback for Ravi Teja.