Dasari Narayana Rao's 53rd Assistant Journalist Prabhu is debuting as a director with 'Mondodu' and on the occasion of the movie's audio launch in Hyderabad, the proud 'Guru' of the industry said 'Mondodu (Stubborn Man) is the apt title for all my disciples coz they defy all the hardships and stand up in their careers. Srikanth is a sensible hero and Srinivasa Reddy is a gutsy producer. I'm happy that Prabhu could rope in a good combination there. But I also wish there won't be bottlenecks for the film while releasing it theatrically in the uncertain scenario prevailing now…'

Prabhu said 'I am a proud disciple of Guru Dasari and it’s my dream to become a director for 27 long years. I thank the producer and hero Srikanth for their cooperation' Srikanth said he is happy that Journo Prabhu has turned a director with his film. Tanikella Bharani, N. Shankar, Manchu Manoj, R. Narayana Murthy, Sagar, Srihari, Roja and Prasanna Kumar also graced the stage and wished the film a great success.