EPIC - First Semester appears to be a deeply personal journey told through the lens of young adulthood. Anand Deverakonda's character Aditya reflects the experiences of many NRI students, thousands of whom hail from the Telugu States. Time spent studying overseas often allows youngsters to grow, stumble and rediscover themselves. Directed by Aditya Hasan, the film seems to chronicle one such life.Going by the teaser, the story explores the emotional weight of family responsibilities and the pressure of managing educational debts while living abroad.