HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 18, 2026: The social awareness video song “ONE WRONG STEP,” produced by Lesionio Pvt. Ltd. under the leadership of Bonala Swetha and Anusha Patnam in association with Eastern Eagle Entertainment and ZIMA has won the State-Level First Prize along with a memento, a cash prize of Rs.3 lakh, and a certificate at the prestigious Bathukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge Awards 2026 (Season 2), held at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.
Written and directed by Dr. Kumara Swamy G., an eminent theatre personality and filmmaker, Head ZEE Institute of Media Arts-Hyderabad. The video song delivers a powerful social message on four critical issues affecting society: drug abuse, child protection under the POCSO Act, rash and reckless driving, and cybercrimes.
The title “ONE WRONG STEP” conveys a strong message that a single irresponsible decision can have serious consequences for individuals, families, and society. Through impactful storytelling and socially relevant content, the video song seeks to raise public awareness, particularly among young people, about responsible behaviour, personal safety, child protection, road safety, and digital responsibility.
The award was presented by the Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Dil Raju renowned film producer and the Chairman of Telangana Film Development Corporation in the presence of other dignitaries and prominent personalities from the government, film industry, and cultural fraternity during the grand awards ceremony at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad.
Organised by the Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TGFDC), the Bathukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge Awards recognises creative filmmaking and encourages filmmakers to use cinema and audiovisual media to communicate meaningful social messages and promote awareness of government initiatives and public welfare programmes.
The event was attended by prominent dignitaries and personalities, including Jubilee Hills MLA Sri. Naveen Yadav, Film Director and the Jury Committee Chairman Sri Harish Shankar, TGFDC Managing Director Sri M. Mukunda Reddy, Actress Anupama Parameshwaran, TSS Chairman Dr.Vennela, Creative Director Raju Konda, M.Harikrishna, Telangana Media Academy Chairman Sri K. Srinivas Reddy, and several noted film and cultural personalities.
Dr. Kumara Swamy G. Expresses Gratitude to the Entire Team
Expressing his happiness over winning the prestigious state-level first prize, writer and director Dr. Kumara Swamy G. thanked the entire team of “ONE WRONG STEP” for their dedication, hard work, cooperation, and immense support in bringing the socially relevant project to life.
He conveyed his special thanks to music director and singer Sudha Srinivas for the musical contribution to the video song; cinematographer Maheshwar Akula for his visual presentation; co-director Jiadev for his creative and technical support; colourist Naveen Yadav for the finishing and visual treatment; and production team member Hemanth for his production support.
Dr. Kumara Swamy also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the cast members Pushkar, Uday Kiran, Shivaram, Ranganath, Safi Quadri, Dr. Lakshya, and others for their valuable performances and commitment to the project. He acknowledged that the collective efforts of the artists, technicians, production team, and everyone associated with the video song played an important role in achieving this recognition. He stated that the award was not merely an individual achievement but a proud moment for the entire team. He emphasised that socially responsible filmmaking has the power to influence young minds, encourage responsible choices, and create awareness about pressing social issues.
Lesionio Pvt. Ltd., producers Bonala Swetha , Sriram Madhukar and Anusha Patnam, and writer-director Dr. Kumara Swamy G. expressed their commitment to continuing their efforts to create meaningful content that educates, inspires, and motivates people towards positive social change.
The recognition of “ONE WRONG STEP” at this prestigious platform highlights the importance of socially conscious filmmaking and demonstrates how creative visual storytelling can contribute to building a safer, more responsible, and socially aware society.
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