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FIRST
TIME

A TRUE UNIQUE STORY

A Telugu mystery sci-fi thriller where aliens, engineering students, astronauts and supernatural forces collide across worlds.

THE PRODUCTION HOUSE

Cinema with imagination.

Hemanth Arts is the production banner behind First Time, a 2026 Telugu feature film created for theatrical audiences and positioned for broader digital and international discovery.

CRITICAL RESPONSE

Positive Response from Critics and Audiences.

This Pan India Content film received a Positive Response from both Critics and Audiences. HERE ARE SOME RESPONSES FROM CRITICS:

Times Now3/5
The Hans India3/5
Deccan Film3/5
Telugu Mirchi3/5
Hindustan Times2.75/5
Telugu OneIndia2.75/5
Sakshi Post2.75/5
Webdunia2.75/5

THE FILM

FIRST
TIME

Telugu • Mystery • Sci-Fi • Thriller • Released 22 May 2026

A genre-driven feature that moves between youth drama, mysterious encounters, alien worlds, space exploration and supernatural forces.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND FIRST TIME

Cast & Crew

Writer / Producer / Director / Editor / VFX LeadHemanth Ippalapalli
Lead CastSaurabh Dhingra, Anicka Vikramann, Akhil Sarthak, Mime Gopi
MusicSri Venkat
Cinematography / DOPVenu Muralidhar & Ram
Executive ProducerP. Rajasekhar
PROS. Nageswar Rao (SNR)
Publicity DesignerVenkat Majji
Additional CastAjay Rathnam, Annapurnamma, Bhupal Raju, Gayatri Gupta, Shiva, Dhee Pandu

OFFICIAL ARTWORK & STILLS

GALLERY

Official visual material and trailer imagery from First Time.

PRESS KIT / EPK

FIRST
TIME

TitleFirst Time
LanguageTelugu
Release22 May 2026
GenreMystery • Sci-Fi • Thriller
ProductionHemanth Arts
DirectorHemanth Ippalapalli

Select Crew

Writer / Producer / Director / Editor / VFX LeadHemanth Ippalapalli
MusicSri Venkat
Cinematography / DOPVenu Muralidhar & Ram
Executive ProducerP. Rajasekhar
PROS. Nageswar Rao (SNR)
Publicity DesignerVenkat Majji

OTT / RIGHTS ACQUISITION

FIRST
TIME

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Rights availability and territory are subject to direct confirmation with Hemanth Arts. Broadcast-quality masters are available for qualified delivery discussions.

BUSINESS CONTACT

CONTACT

For OTT acquisition, satellite, dubbing, overseas, airline, YouTube/AVOD, remake, press and general business enquiries.

Email
hemanthartstelugu@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp
+91 91334 96604

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