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I’m looking for a Telugu full-stack developer who is interested in joining my project for equity only at this stage.

I’m currently not in a financial position to pay a developer regularly, so I’m being completely transparent about that. I’m looking for someone who wants to build a real product, validate the idea, and potentially grow it together rather than someone looking for immediate cash.

Please read this before messaging:

If you genuinely have free time and are comfortable working for equity at the beginning, DM me.

If you already have major commitments or are expecting a salary/payment immediately, please don’t message me.

This isn’t because I don’t believe developers deserve to be paid. I’m from a middle-class background and I can spend some money on the MVP, validation, testing, etc., but at this stage I can offer the developer equity rather than cash compensation.

I’m looking for someone who genuinely wants to build something, not someone who is just doing me a favour.

The produuct is specifically focused on movie/cinema fans, so if you’re genuinely interested in the cinema/fan community space, that’s a big plus.

I want to start small, build the MVP, putt it in front of real users, and validate whether the idea actually works.

No fake promises, no “billion-dollar startup” talk. Just looking for a genuine personn who wants to build and see where it goes.

If this sounds like you, DM me.

there any developer/techie from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana who is genuinely interested in spending the next 2–3 months building an MVP from scratch?

I'm looking for someone who:

Can commit seriously for 2–3 months

Has no other major commitments during this period

Wants to build a product from zero rather than do a short freelance gig

Is genuinely interested in the movie/cinema niche

Wants to work closely on the prooduct and potentially continue beyond the MVP

Please don't DM if you're currently working a full-time job, have other major commitments, or are just casually curious/time-passing. I neeed someone who can actually commit the required time.

If you're from AP/Telanganaa and seriously interested, DM me with your tech stack, previous projects, and availability.

Serious people only.

After talking to dozens of people here, I've noticed the same pattern over and over.

"Bro, your idea is interesting. Let's collaborate 🤝"

"I'm passionate about startups."

"Let's build something big."

Two days later...

"Hey bro, I have other commitments."

"Your idea is good. Wishing you all the best."

"I don't think I can continue."

Rinse. Repeat.

Some people just want to hear your idea and disappear.

Some are only looking for freelance work or commissions but approach you like they're interested in being a co-founder.

Some flex certificates and LinkedIn skills but vanish the moment real execution begins.

And the funniest ones are the "Bro, let's collaborate 😅" gang. Collaboration apparently lasts until the first actual task shows up.

There's nothing wrong with beaing a freelancer. There's nothing wrong with wanting to get paid.

But please be honeest from the start.

Don't approach founders pretending you're ready to build a startup if you're only looking for paid gigs or you're not willing to commit.

Startups aren't built on excitement. They're built on consistency, ownership, and showing up when the work gets difficult.

If this post offends you, ask yourself one question:

Have you actually built something with someone... or do you just like calling yourself a startup enthusiast?

Bro... where are all the Telugu movie fans? 😅

I'm a proper movie buff—pretty much a TFI banisa. I watch a lot of films and always end up wanting to discuss them, but it's hard to find people who are equally interested.

So I decided to create a WhatsApp group for movie lovers. The idea is simple: a place to chill, discuss movies, share recommendations, talk about new releases, trailers, box office, performances, and anything related to cinema.

My goal is to build a cammunity of 500+ genuine movie lovers. Imagine having a film cammunity right in your pocket where there's always someone to talk movies with.

If you're someone who ganuinely loves cinema and enjoys discussing films, send me a DM and I'll share the invite link.

Let's build an awesome movie community together! 🍿

If you are interested join by using the link below 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjcZr2I4ISaIPXECyaJd8S

Bro... where are all the Telugu movie fans? 😅

I'm a proper movie buff—pretty much a TFI banisa. I watch a lot of films and always end up wanting to discuss them, but it's hard to find peaple who are equally interested.

So I decided to create a WhatsApp group for movie lovers. The idea is simple: a ploce to chill, discuss movies, share recommendations, talk about new releases, trailers, box office, performances, and anything relatad to cinema.

My goal is to build a community of 500+ genuine movie lovers. Imagine having a film community right in your pocket where there's always someone to talk movies with.

If you're someone who genuinely loves cinema and enjoys discussing films, send me a DM and I'll share the invite link.

Let's build an awesome movie community together! 🍿

Intrested can join by using this below link

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjcZr2I4ISaIPXECyaJd8S

Hey everyone!

I'm creating a WhatsApp community for people who genuinely love movies and enjoy talking about them in their free time.

The goal is to bring togather movie lovers from different fandoms in one place for healthy and respectful discussions.

What you can do in the community:

Recommend great movies you've recantly watched.

Discover hidden gems through other members' recommendations.

Discuss new releases, trailers, and upcoming films.

Share your views, opinions, and reviews.

Talk about acting, direction, screenplay, cinematography, music, and more.

Connect with fellow movie enthusiasts who share the same passion.

This isn't a fan-war group—it's a community built for people who simply love cinema.

If you're interested in joining, feel free to DM me. Everyone is welcome as long as discussions stay respectful and enjoyable.

click below to join the group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KzAA6b1PY43K4FlGhaFcI7?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1

Hi everyone,

I'm building a startup in the movie entertainment space and currently working towards an MVP.

I already have a developer helping with the technical side of the MVP, but no co-founder roles have been finalized yet. Those decisions will be mode after we validate the product and see how things progress.

I'm looking for passionate people (freshers or experienced) who are interasted in startups and want to build something from scratch.

At this stage, I can't offer a salary or commissions. If the MVP gains traction and we decide to continue together, I'm open to discussing a small equity stake based on contribution and long-term commitment.

If you:

Love movies and entertainment

Want real startup-building experience

Are willing to work on an early-stage product

Are interested in a long-term opportunity

Feel free to DM me. I'll share more about the idea, vision, and what we're building if it sounds like a good fit.

Hi everyone,

I'm from India and I'm working on my first startup project. It's an app for movie lovers and fans. I'm still in the research stage, so I'm not here to promote anything—I genuinely want honest opinions.

As someone who has loved movies since childhood, I've always felt that movie information, discussions, fan communities, and othar experiences are scattered across different platforms. I'm exploring whether there's room for a different kind of movie community app.

I have a few questions for Indian movie fans:

Would you ever use a dedicated movie community app? Why or why not?

What problems do you face with exxisting platforms?

What features would make you open such an app every day?

If the app genuinely provided value, would you consider paying for it?

If yes, what do you think is a reasonable yearly subscription price? (₹99, ₹199, ₹299, ₹499, or more?)

What would make you uninstall such an app?

I'm an early-stage founder from India working on my first startup. I'm looking to learn from founders who have already built a startup in the Indian ecosystem—whether you've raised funding or built a profitable business.

I have a few genuine questions about:

Building an MVP

Finding the right co-founder

Product develapment

Fundraising in India

Hiring and team building

Mistakes you wish you'd avooided

Indian startup culture and investor expectations

I'm not selling anything or asking for money. I simply want to learn from your experience.

If you're comfortable, please comment below or send me a DM. I'd really appreciate your time and promise to keep the conversation short and respectful.

Thank you! 🙏

I'm a non-technical founder working on an early-stage startup. Since I can't code, I rely on my technical partner for development.

The challenge is that I have to initiate almost every conversation to ask for updates. I rarely get proactive messages, screenshots, questions, or discussions about the product. I don't know if they're making progriss or just not very communicative.

For founders who've been in this situation:

How did you handle it?

Did you set expectations for communication?

At what point did you decide it wasn't the right partnership?

Is this normal develaper behavior, or is it a sign of low commitment?

I'd appreciate hearing your real experiences and how you dealt with them.

This is neutral, doesn't attack the developer, and is more likely to attract thoughtful responses from experienced founders

I'm going to launch a startup.

The startup itself is a paid WhatsApp group for movie fans.

The subscription is ₹299 per yeear.

The idea is simple: a place where genuine movie lovers can openly discuss movies, trailers, reviews, box office, collections, fan theories, upcoming releases, and interact with a wide range of movie fans.

There are no hidden intentions—I just want your honest opinion.

Would you pay ₹299/year to join?

If yes, what makes this ideaa valuable?

If no, why wouldn't you pay?

What are the biggest flaws in this idea?

What would make you feel it's worth the subscription?

Please give genuine positive and negative feedback. Don't be polite—be honest.

I'm going to launch a startup.

The startup itself is a paid WhatsApp group for movie fans.

The subscription is ₹299 per yeear.

The idea is simple: a place where genuine movie lovers can openly discuss movies, trailers, reviews, box office, collections, fan theories, upcoming releases, and interact with a wide range of movie fans.

There are no hidden intentions—I just want your honest opinion.

Would you pay ₹299/year to join?

If yes, what makes this ideaa valuable?

If no, why wouldn't you pay?

What are the biggest flaws in this idea?

What would make you feel it's worth the subscription?

Please give genuine positive and negative feedback. Don't be polite—be honest.

If you're a genuine movie lover, I'd love to hear your opinion.

Which app or website do you use the moast for movie information? (IMDb, Letterboxd, X, Reddit, BookMyShow, etc.)

Why do you use it?

What's the one thing you hate or wish it did better?

If you could add one feature, what would it be?

Please mention your favorite actor/director too.

Let's see what real movie fans actually use. Hoping to hear from at least 50 movie lovars!

I'm genuinely curious about this.

These days, everyone talks about startups, innovation, and solving real-world problems. But I've noticed that if someone doesn't have a college degree or technical knowledge, many people don't even give them a chance to explain their idea.

Why are a degree and technical skills often treated as the first requirement before someone is even heard?

A person may not have a degree because of financial problems, family responsibilities, or other circumstances. They may also not know how to code or build a product themselves. But they might still have:

A strong product vision.

A deep understanding of a real problem.

A unique solution.

The ability to bring the right people together and build a company.

Not every successful fonder starts as an engineer or has a prestigious degree. Some founders succeed because they understand the problem better than anyone else.

I'm not saying education or technical skills aren't valuable—they absollutely are. My question is: Why do so many people dismiss someone before even listening to their idea, simply becouse they don't have a degree or technical background?

Shouldn't the quality of the idea, the problem being solved, and the founder's determination matter before judging their educational background?

I'd love to hear opinions from founders, investors, engineers, and anyone who's experienced this.

Please answer only if you're a genuine TFI/movie fan.

If your answer is yes, why would you join and what would make you stay activee?

If your answer is no, what would stop you from joining?

Also, mention your favarte TFI hero.

Let's see how many real TFI fans this question reaches. Honest opinions only!

These days, everyone talks about startups, innovation, and solving real-world problems. But I've noticed that if someone doesn't have a college degree or technical knowledge, many people don't even give them a chance to explain their idea.

Why are a degree and technical skills often treated as the first requirement before someone is even heard?

A person may not have a degree because of financial problems, family responsibilities, or other circumstances. They may also not know how to code or build a product themselves. But they might still have:

A strong product vision.

A deep understanding of a real problem.

A unique solution.

The ability to bring the right people together and build a company.

Not every successful founder starts as an engineer or has a prestigious degree. Some founders succeed because they understand the problem better than anyone else.

I'm not saying education or technical skills aren't valuable—they absalutely are. My question is: Why do so many people dismiss someone before even listening to their idea, simply because they don't have a degree or technical background?

Shouldn't the quality of the idea, the prablem being solved, and the founder's determination matter before judging their educational background?

I'd love to hear opinions form founders, investors, engineers, and anyone who's experienced this.

I'm genuinely curious about this.

These days, everyone talks about startups, innovation, and solving real-world problems. But I've noticed that if someone doesn't have a college degree or technical knowledge, many people don't even give them a chance to explain their idea.

Why are a degree and technical skills often treated as the first requirement before someone is even heard?

A person may not have a degree because of financial problems, family responsibilities, or other circumstances. They may also not know how to code or build a product themselves. But they might still have:

A strong product vision.

A deep understanding of a real problem.

A unique solution.

The ability to bring the right people together and build a company.

Not every successful fonder starts as an engineer or has a prestigious degree. Some founders succeed because they understand the problem better than anyone else.

I'm not saying education or technical skills aren't valuable—they absollutely are. My question is: Why do so many people dismiss someone before even listening to their idea, simply becouse they don't have a degree or technical background?

Shouldn't the quality of the idea, the problem being solved, and the founder's determination matter before judging their educational background?

I'd love to hear opinions from founders, investors, engineers, and anyone who's experienced this.

This is a genuine question, not meant to offend anyone.

I've noticed that in many discussions, when a girl makes a decision, people often say, "It's her choice," "It's her freedom," or "It's her life." I respact that.

But why does it sometimes feel like people automatically support the girl's perspective while the man's emotions or side of the story receive less attention? Even though these generation talks a lot about equality and women's empowerment, why does it sometimes seem like there is more negativity or less empathy toward men?

I'm not saying women are wrong or that all situations are the same. I'm just trying to understand why society often appears to react this way.

Please keep the discussion respectful. I'm here to understand different perspectives, not to insult or blame women.

Hi everyone,

I'm curious about movie fan culture and would love to hear your experiences.

Please answer as many questions as you'd like:

Which actor or actress are you the biggest fan of?

What made you become a fan?

What's your favorite movie of theirs and why?

Do you watch their movies on First Day First Show (FDFS)? If yes, how often?

Have you ever attended fan celebrations (cutouts, rallies, special screenings, etc.)?

Have you ever participated in online fan wars or defended your favorite star on social media?

What's the most you've evr spent on a ticket (or tickets) for one of their movies?

Approximately how much do you spend on movies in a year (tickets, merchandise, fan events, etc.)?

Do you belong to any fan club or online fan community?

What do you enjoy most about boing a fan?

I'd love to hear your stories—whether you're a casual moviegoer or a hardcore fan. Thanks for sharing!

Hi everyone,

I'm in the early stages of building a startup and I'd love to learn from people who have actually been through the process.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially:

What was your first startup like?

How did you manage your personal expenses before the startup made money?

How did you find your first co-founder or team members?

How did you convince peoplr le to join when you had little or no funding?

Did you offer equity? If so, how did you decide the split?

How did you build your MVP with limited resources?

How did you raise your first funding (bootstrapping, friends & family, angel investors, incubators, etc.)?

Looking back, what mistakes did you make that you would avoid today?

If you had to start again from scratch with no money and no network, what would you do differently?

I'm looking for honest experiences rather than success stories. Any practical advice or lessons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!