Hyderabad: The curtain raiser event of the cross-state reality show Jungle Boogie was held in a grand manner in Hyderabad on Friday.
The show will feature five teams representing different regions — Telugu Lions, Hindi Hawks, Tamil Tigers, Mavericks, and Kannada Panthers. Auditions will be conducted on May 17 and 18 at Prasad Labs, Hyderabad, where nearly 200 participants are expected to take part. After multiple screening rounds, contestants will be selected for the main show.
Selected participants will spend 90 days in a forest environment, performing adventurous tasks assigned by the organizers. Contestants who survive eliminations will eventually emerge as winners.
What Speakers Said:
Senior Film Journalist Prabhu stated that designing Jungle Boogie on a pan-India scale like a movie is a remarkable effort. He described the concept as exciting and wished the show success across all languages.
Senior Journalist YJ Rambabu said that reality shows continue to engage audiences with innovative concepts and expressed confidence that Jungle Boogie will receive wide appreciation.
Director Yashodhara Vikram shared that the concept was introduced by his friend Vinod, who has prior experience in reality shows. He described the show as highly challenging and revealed that discussions are underway with leading channels, with a pilot episode already prepared.
Epic Productions Head Parthasarathi emphasized that India represents diverse cultures, and the show aims to highlight unity despite regional differences. He also noted that the show will showcase the beauty of nature, forests, and agriculture.
General Creative Team Member Rasheed mentioned that unlike artificial TV content, Jungle Boogie will present a completely real and natural experience, with genuine adventures in the forest.
Senior Journalist Suresh Kondeti said the show comes with an exciting and unique concept that stands out among other reality shows.
Team Member Kamala stated that the show provides a great platform for aspiring participants and promises an unforgettable experience for viewers while showcasing the beauty of nature.
Director-Producer Ghanta Srinivas expressed confidence that the show will be a grand success and appreciated its concept.
