365Telugu.com online news, Cannes, May 20, 2025: Telugu cinema achieved a landmark moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with the world premiere of Motive for Murder (M4M), a suspense thriller directed by Mohan Vadlapatla. The film was screened at the prestigious Palais-C Theatre on May 17 at 6:15 PM, drawing a full house of international film enthusiasts and critics.
Director Mohan Vadlapatla and lead actress Jo Sharma (USA) made a stunning appearance on the red carpet, proudly representing Telugu cinema on a global stage.
The screening received an overwhelmingly positive response, with critics and cinephiles praising the film’s gripping narrative and visual style a notable milestone for regional Indian cinema at Cannes.
Jo Sharma, who has been gaining global recognition for her acting and fashion sense, turned heads at the event with her couture outfits designed by leading fashion houses from Dubai and Delhi.
Her red carpet look and poise earned her accolades from the international media as a rising star and style icon.
M4M was produced under the banner of Mohan Media Creations in association with McWin Group USA. It stands out as the only Telugu-language film to be officially screened at Cannes this year.
The film’s murder-mystery plot resonated strongly with both Indian and international audiences, underlining the growing appeal of Telugu storytelling on the world stage.
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The premiere event was graced by renowned figures from Hollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood, and the global film fraternity, many of whom praised the film’s compelling storyline and cinematography.
This historic screening marks a significant chapter in Telugu cinema’s evolution, as M4M becomes the first Telugu film in recent years to secure a red carpet world premiere at Cannes.
The occasion also spotlights Mohan Vadlapatla’s transition from acclaimed producer to internationally recognized filmmaker, and Jo Sharma’s breakthrough as a global talent.
With its theatrical release scheduled in multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi M4M is already being hailed as a beacon of ambition, artistic achievement, and international acclaim for Indian regional cinema.