M.S.Raju's Pournami celebrated its triple platinum disc function at Ramanaidu studios recently. With most of the cast and crew in attendance, only director Prabhu Deva missed out on the celebrations, though he was praised by one and all on the occasion.

"Acting in action film is an easier job" hero Prabhas, who has action blockbusters like Varsham and Chatrapathi to his credit, said "but Prabhu Deva presented me in a very novel manner in this film. He also managed to recreate the 60's aura with the appropriate sets and costumes". Speaking about his heroines he continued "Trisha and I share a very good on screen chemistry. Charmi, despite her injury, gave a very good performance".

When Prabhas praised lyricist Sirivennala and music director Devi Sri Prasad for their excellent songs and music, respectively, they too were quite generous with their words for the film. Where Sirivennala praised the film's unique storyline, Devi Sri Prasad said that, scoring music for a period film like Pournami was a challenge which he was now happy that he had accomplished.

While heroine Trisha expressed her happiness on having done the title role in the film, Charmi spoke about her work in Pournami, "I had to train in Bharata Natyam to prepare for my character, Chandrakala, and I am happy that the audiences have appreciated my role in the film. Prabhu Deva helped me improve on my acting and dancing abilities. I would specially like to thank producer M.S.Raju for giving me an opportunity to be a part of Pournami".

"After Ramanaidu, M.S .Raju is the next best producer of our Industry" Writer Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao said, "M.S.Raju is the foremost reason behind the film's success. Prabhu Deva also did full justice to this dance based musical love story. And Prabhas has given a mature performance".

"I could not tell whether K. Viswanath directed this film or Prabhu Deva" Co-writer Paruchuri Gopala Krishna said "despite his mass image, Prabhas managed to portray his character in this film with �lan. It is very difficult to write the screenplay for such poetic films as Pournami. The film is all set to collect 3.5 crores in the second week after its first week collection of 7 crores".

Sobhan, who had earlier directed a movie for M.S.Raju, said "When I came to know that Prabhu Deva was to direct Pournami I was angry with M.S.Raju, because I wanted to direct the film. But now, after watching the film, I have to admit that only Prabhu Deva could have directed this movie and done justice to the story".