The success meet of 'Shatamanam Bhavati' was held today in Hyderabad. The event was graced by Megastar Chiranjeevi, among others. Ritualized by Dharmic gurus, the event was themed around pious chants. VV Vinayak was felicitated by Chiranjeevi amid Vedic chants. The icing on the cake was Dil Raju felicitating his parents amid Vedic chants.

Vinayak said that he accepted the invite on Chiru's persuasion. "I am very happy. Thank you, annayya."

Jayasudha said, "In a long time, this film is the first to be getting repeat audience. It's like a festival today. I and Prakash are a hit pair."

Prakash Raj said, "This success is because of the faith Dil Raju and Satish Vegesna had in the script. There is a big problem, guilt in everyone that needed to be dealt with. This film finally did that. We are forgetting our parents, values. This film's success proves the point. When Dil Raju came to me with the script, he came to me like a brother. It has been a long journey since the days of 'Dil' with him. After listening to the story, I asked him as to who would be doing the grandfather's role. He smiled and went away. I thought it was not meant for me. I deem it as a blessing that annayya (Chiranjeevi) has compared me to SV Ranga Rao garu. I will hungrily search for good roles."

Sharwanand said, "Parents are known to discourage aspiring actors and technicians. But my parents always encouraged me. I thank them on this occasion. It's parents who stand by us through highs and lows. It has been like a dream since the day 'Shatamanam Bhavati' released. It's a great feeling for a fan like me to get appreciation from Megastar Chiranjeevi uncle. I can never forget this moment. From the time I came to know that he will be turning up for today's events, I was very excited. He gave me two mantras when I wanted to become an actor. He told me to look at everyone right from the director to the light boy as an equal. I approached him for a role in 'Shankardada MBBS'. I never got a call for two months. I gave up on it. I got a call from the unit and was told that Chiranjeevi garu was angry that they hadn't offered me a character he had asked them to. That is Megastar. When I went to thank him, he told me, 'When your resolve is great, God will re-write your destiny'. I can't forget his love."

The actor said that this is the first time he was feeling happy from the bottom of his heart. "It has been like a dream. All of this happened in just four months. My relationship with Prakash Raj garu has been weird. When Raju anna (Dil Raju) said that Chiranjeevi uncle would be coming today, I had goosebumps. Not many know that this is my 25th movie. Megastar making it today is a dream come true."

Anupama Parameswaran said, "This is an unforgettable day. It was the first time that I met Chiranjeevi garu. This is not a film. It's a never-to-be-forgotten experience to me. I am very happy that people have liked my character, Nithya.

Chiru said, "I am very happy to be present on this occasion. I am very happy to be present here in the presence of Dil Raju's parents and spiritual gurus have come here. I don't know when 'Dil' came to be prefixed before Raju's name, but it has since become his family name and personality type. He makes healthy, thought-provoking family entertainers. We should commend him for achieving so much. At a time when a producer has become nothing more than a financier, it's good that the likes of Raju are here. A producer is like a father who puts the right efforts in selecting the story, the cast, etc. Dil Raju has become synonymous to such producers. When it is him who is the producer, actors and technicians enthusiastically come forward to work with him. At home, Ram Charan too likes to work with him. Dil Raju is a man of sentiments. He is a man of sensitivity. He can be aggressive and lovely at the same time. He hasn't forgotten his roots."

Megastar further said, "It's great that he hasn't forgotten VV Vinayak even after all these years. It's because Vinayak taught him a lot. Dil Raju has this great quality of getting along with people in a collaborative set-up. There was a time when he didn't know anything about production, although he had been a distributor. During the making of the film 'Dil', Vinayak encouraged Dil Raju to be a participant in music sittings, etc."

Megastar praised Vinayak's dedication. "From the time we started off the pre-production of 'Khaidi No. 150', he narrated the story to many creative people, patiently listened in their feedback, and tirelessly worked toward bringing out the best product. I am happy to have felicitated such a director."

He praised 'Shatamanam Bhavati' as a vegetarian movie. "I wholeheartedly hoped that this film becomes a big hit. After 'Choodalani Undhi', I said that he is not an ordinary actor. He can do any role, he has no limits. This is no exaggeration. He is as great as SV Ranga Rao garu in our generation. I am very proud of him. We should be proud of being his contemporaries. Jayasudha garu gets into the skin of any character she plays. She is a natural actress. She is an inspiration. By dabbling in both politics and cinema, she has inspired me. Maybe, she inspired me to do my 150th movie. If she is doing, why not me, is what I thought. My friend Naresh is doing very good films. I liked him in 'A Aa'. We the '80s club actors used to meet once a year back then. Indraja has done a very good job. I wish Anupama Parameswaran all the best for her future endeavours. I am told she has done a very good job."

He recalled an event at home. "Recently, when I was playing with my grand kids, my wife asked me if I remember me playing with my kids. Without our knowledge, we tend to neglect family members because of being busy with work. 'SB' is a reminder that one should balance both work and profession. This is an eye-opening movie. Influential films like this one should be made. I congratulate Satish Vegesna for making 'SB'. Micky J Meyer, Ramajogayya Sastry. Sameer Reddy have all done a good job. One feels divine whenever one talks with Tanikella Bharani garu. Our journey has been long."

"Sharwanand has been a long-time friend of Ram Charan. I knew him even when he was a child. I always knew he is hero material. It was with me that Sharwanand first faced the camera. It was for Thumbs Up ad.