Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda on Tuesday launched the much-awaited trailer for Hometown, an upcoming original web series on aha OTT. Brimming with nostalgia and heartfelt emotions, the trailer offers a poignant glimpse into middle-class life, the complexities of parent-child relationships, and the aspirations of parents who dream of sending their children abroad. Set to premiere on April 4, 2025, Hometown beautifully captures the timeless charm of returning to one’s roots, exploring how places—and the people within them—leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Directed by Srikanth Reddy Palle, the series features an impressive ensemble cast, including Rajeev Kanakala, Jhansi, Prajwal Yadma, Annie, Sairam, Anirudh, and Sravya.
The trailer showcase Srikanth, his family, and his closest friends as they navigate life in their hometown—a place that shaped their identities and aspirations. From first love and childhood friendships to life-defining moments like the first flight, the first heartbreak, and the first goodbye, Hometown masterfully encapsulates the bittersweet essence of growing up. It’s a heartfelt tribute to family, cherished memories, and the deep, unspoken bond with the place we once called home. Rajeev Kanakala portrays Prasad, a disciplined yet affectionate father who runs Jyoti Photo Studio. He envisions a future where his son studies abroad, but Srikanth, driven by his passion for filmmaking, has different dreams. Their dynamic is further complicated by Srikanth’s mother, played by senior actress Jhansi, who remains unconvinced about sending him overseas. From Prasad’s struggles to save for his son’s education abroad to convincing his wife to support the plan, and Srikanth’s attempts to change his father’s mind, Hometown captures the essence of middle-class life in the 2000s.
With its raw emotions and authentic storytelling, Hometown promises to strike a chord with anyone who has ever left their hometown in pursuit of bigger dreams, only to find themselves longing for the warmth and simplicity of their roots. Produced by Naveen Medaram and Rajashekhar Medaram, the series boasts a stellar technical team, including cinematographer Devdeep Gandhi Kundu, music director Suresh Bobbili, and costume designer Sreedevi Tetali—ensuring each frame is as visually stunning as it is emotionally profound. Actor Vijay Deverakonda, currently busy shooting his upcoming movie Kingdom, on Tuesday took a moment to launch the trailer for Hometown. He expressed his admiration for the trailer and extended his best wishes to the actors of Hometown for their release day. In a world racing toward distant dreams, Hometown invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the essence of home. To find out who wins—whether Prasad convinces his son to study abroad or Srikanth persuades his father to let him pursue filmmaking—watch Hometown, streaming exclusively on aha from April 4, 2025.