Megastar Chiranjeevi, a towering figure in Telugu cinema and an inspiration to countless aspirants, recently launched the second edition of Master of Suspense Hitchcock.
Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history, set the gold standard for suspense thrillers. His films have been a guiding light for generations of directors and writers. Commemorating his 125th birth anniversary and marking a century since the release of his first film, senior journalist and film writer Pulagam Chinnarayana, along with IRTS officer Ravi Padi, brought this book to life. The first edition, released on December 18, 2024, sold out within 5 days, prompting a second edition with fresh insights.
Chiranjeevi, captivated by the book, expressed keen interest in reading it. He lauded the effort to introduce such a work in Telugu, saying, “I watched some of Hitchcock’s films during my college days. This book is something I would love to read in my free time over the next ten to fifteen days. It’s remarkable to see a book about a cinematic legend like Hitchcock in Telugu. Pulagam Chinnarayana and Ravi Padi should continue their efforts in bringing such valuable works to readers.”
Renowned novelist Malladi Venkata Krishnamurthy and sensational filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma both contributed forewords to the book. Notably, Krishnamurthy, for the first time in his career, also released a podcast appreciating it.
Comprising 62 essays from 45 directors, seven writers, and ten journalists, Master of Suspense Hitchcock is a treasure trove for cinema enthusiasts. It also gained recognition at the Hyderabad Literature Festival (HLF), where veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar applauded the efforts of Pulagam Chinnarayana and Ravi Padi.
