What If..

Mirchi Audio Launch Had an After Party?

It was the final segment of the evening - a mayhem in short - with eager fans trying to get closer to the stage and approach the stars of the show, Prabhas and Anushka Shetty right before her turn to speak.

She summoned her beau to stand beside her, slightly taken aback by the hullabaloo, "Papsu!!"- but nothing could bring the chaotic energy down, cancelling all voices coming from the stage.

"Prabhas maatlade time-ki meeru vellipondi " Pramod was concerned about the safety of their film's heroine seeing the up-roaring crowd at the audio release event of Mirchi, their production house's debut movie. The team quickly escorted her backstage and waited for Prabhas who was addressing his darling fans.

"That was unbelievable," he said rushing to her after the speech. His bouncers had to surround them to get past the public to their car.

"I couldn't tell uncle and aunty we were leaving." Anushka said once they got onto their ride. She had a close relationship with Prabhas' uncle, Krishnam Raju and his wife.
"Call them up" Prabhas suggested.

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"You looked gorgeous tonight, bangaram! Couldn't take my eyes off you." Prabhas unbuttoned his shirt while kissing his girlfriend gently on the cheek. It still made her blush!

They were at the actor's farmhouse determined to cuddle in bed and call it a day but his friends had other plans and before the two could oppose had arranged a party to celebrate the first success of their venture. The music was hot on all charts and playing practically in every restaurant, club and mall in the state.

They changed into comfortable clothes and walked into the lounge room. Only 10-12 of Prabhas' closest friends including producers and the music director were by the pool waiting for the couple to pop a champagne bottle. The ever-so-enthusiastic Devi Sri Prasad, sprayed alcohol over everyone while energetic songs from the movie pepped up the guests. They toasted to success and thanked each other.

"Prabhas was so worried when Sweety's dates didn't align with the schedule that we had to assure him we won't start until getting her onboard," Vamsi revealed, "But jokes apart, we wouldn't have took off without her." Anushka side-hugged the producers who were more her best friends and pecked Prabhas on the shoulder. 

The fun intensified as more booze started coming in. Everyone was sitting on the sectional holding shot glasses of tequila, imported straight from Jalisco. Prabhas pulled Sweety onto his lap and the games begun!

"Never have I ever ---- walked in on Sweety and hero gaaru." the contestants all took a shot to this one leaving the couple astound.

"Rey Pramodu, I tell you when I need time off! Why don't you alert the staff?" Prabhas finally pitched in. Sweety was still laughing at the statement by his cousin/producer.

"We don't know where you are taking time off ra. I suddenly lose Sweety on set. What am I supposed to do?"

"Oh my gosh, let's stop!" Anushka managed to talk between her fits of laughter, her face red with embarrassment.

"Ok, never have I ever made excuses to skip promotions" they looked at Anushka again.

"Not my night" she slurred gulping the hard liquor, "Papsu, I think I'll pass out here," she whispered to him. Prabhas was smitten by the beauty, her woozy face glowing under the dim, yellow light, hair tied up in a messy bun. She had eventually relaxed into a tiny space in the corner of the couch, legs comfortably thrown over her boyfriend's who held her close with one arm and stretched the other arm across the backrest. As drunk as a lord, his focus was only on her until the song changed to Darlingey.

Devi pulled Anushka to join him for a dance, "Sweety, you need to do that step!"

So to the beat of the chorus, the music director and actress swayed their hips earning hoots and cheers from the actor and his friends.

"Darlingey, you were too shy on stage today. Get up here and show us what you got!"

Tipsy Prabhas was almost invincible and that's probably what got him on his feet right away!
He twirled his girl, whistled and ended with the perfect dip. Everyone got on the floor for the next song Barbie Girl. Anushka hurried into their room and brought a souvenir collection of hats from different countries she had visited, handing them to all their friends.

"Papsu, do that step!" she yelled imitating Prabhas' iconic move from the song. (Refer to Mirchi success meet interview)

Fun was definitely to be followed by a feast at the Uppalapati's. The spread was like a sea ranging from mouth-watering starters to exquisite biriyanis-breads, to delicious desserts. Of course he didn't forget his sweetheart's favorite neer dose and chicken curry. Sweety was a great host herself, another reason why they best complement each other. After a midnight's dinner, she arranged for the next game, one of her favorites, charades!

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The couple were bone-tired by the time the guests left. They headed straight to bed hoping to snuggle in and discuss the eventful night. The production house was his friends' dream-come-true and they were all beyond exhilarated to see its growth in the future. Prabhas knew better than to steal the limelight by being the 'face' of the company. Moreover, his father and uncle own a production house as well.

"I think staying away from both the companies is good. Mana companies eh rendu, people know that, and I don't want audience to watch our movies because I'm a part of this production house. The credit should go to Vamsi and Pramod. They've worked really hard for this. Kada?"

"You know, you give me more reasons to love you everyday Pupsu," Anushka pulled her boyfriend closer and looked into his eyes, "Do what feels right. You can use your birth name to venture in the projects but not get too involved. Attend events and help them promote the movies, that will work in both favors," her fingers combed his wavy hair in the most calming manner. Her suggestions, attitude, voice and empathy always grounded him- made him know everything will be alright. He held her face kissing her lovingly and entwined their legs. She loved when he warmed up her cold feet with his.

"Ekkada dorikave bangaram, na life maripoyinde nuvvu ravagane," He pulled back from the kiss, fixed her fringes behind the ear, bit it gently and whispered, "Do you want to invest with us?"

"Really?! But I don't know anything about this."

"We can learn together, nanna."

"I will observe during the few movies and start after that. What do you say?"

"That you are right and I'm kinda hard," He rolled her over to the centre of their king mattress and got to work - quick and efficient.

"I'd rather do this than hit the gym," he grunted before retiring to bed with his beloved.

"It's not even been a week since we started"

"Raj is upto something with this one. Maamulgane perfection undali. I know this movie will take a lot of effort. By the way, the senior actors are joining us next weekend- edo Telugu Tamil tution anta."

"You mean there are going to be tutors for authentic speech? He also mentioned that master Peter will be arriving to start the sword wielding lessons!"

"Yes, my queen. So cancel your plans to Puttur and stay here with me for the week. It's going to get busy after this." His eyes - those baby eyes - how could she say no to them?

Quite an afterparty it was, quite a time out for the lovebirds, and definitely quite a journey to look forward to.