The Telugu film industry celebrated a proud moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with the world premiere of 'Motive for Murder' (M4M), directed by Mohan Vadlapatla. The suspense thriller debuted with a red carpet screening at the prestigious PALAIS-C theatre on May 17th, drawing a large international audience.
Director Mohan Vadlapatla and lead actress Jo Sharma represented the film, receiving enthusiastic applause and early critical acclaim. Sharma garnered attention for her fashion choices, wearing designer outfits from Dubai and Delhi.
Produced by Mohan Media Creations and McWin Group USA, M4M was the only Telugu film screened at Cannes this year. The film's gripping murder-mystery narrative resonated with global audiences, highlighting the growing global appeal of regional Indian cinema. With a multi-language theatrical release planned in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, M4M marks a proud achievement for Telugu cinema.