Cast & Crew | Trap City

CAST & CREW

Directed by Tel K. Ganesan

Tel K. Ganesan is an international filmmaker and entrepreneur known for building cross-cultural cinema experiences. With Trap City, he merges hip-hop culture, global storytelling, and emotional character arcs to create a socially impactful urban drama.

"Trap City is a story about ambition, identity, and survival — told through music, culture, and raw human emotion."

Casts

Brandon T. Jackson
Deshawn
Deshawn is an ambitious young rapper navigating fame and street survival. Jackson delivers an emotional performance showcasing Deshawn’s rise in music and his internal conflict between loyalty and success.
Jeezy
Reverend Lylee
Grammy-nominated artist Jeezy makes his acting debut portraying a pastor mentoring Deshawn while battling his own moral struggles.
Clifton Powell
Goose
A feared crime boss controlling the music and street power balance. Powell adds intensity and authority to the film’s central conflict.
Erica Pinkett
Bella
Bella represents temptation and emotional conflict in Deshawn’s journey, challenging his loyalty and career ambitions.
Omar Gooding
Dre
Deshawn’s closest ally helping him navigate the dangerous balance between street life and fame.
Phylicia Lloyd
Marisol
A stabilizing emotional force supporting Deshawn during his transformation into a global artist.
Juhahn Jones
Tre
Tre’s viral online presence helps push Deshawn into fame but introduces unpredictable consequences.
G.V. Prakash Kumar
International music icon contributing global musical influence and cross-cultural star power.
Napoleon
Veteran actor representing global cinematic collaboration.
Tarina Patel
International star adding cross-industry audience engagement.
Yogi Babu
Fan-favorite performer contributing global entertainment appeal.

Crew

Music Produced by Ashwin Gane

Featuring an original soundtrack curated and produced by Ashwin Gane (aka The ATG), Trap City delivers a sonic experience that’s just as intense and emotional as its narrative. Gane’s work blends Atlanta's trap grit with cinematic storytelling, resulting in a soundtrack album that amplifies the film’s stakes, struggles, and soul.

Production Studio
Kyyba Films
Global production studio focused on diverse storytelling and premium OTT content creation.
Music Production
Trap City Music Team
Produced the original soundtrack blending hip-hop, cinematic orchestration and urban sound culture.
Cinematography
Visual Production Unit
Designed the signature Trap City visual tone using dramatic lighting and urban cinematic framing.
Post Production
Editorial & VFX Team
Handled color grading, editing rhythm and visual finishing to deliver OTT cinematic quality.