I had a 10-year plan to one day pitch something to Aamir sir. When this story came to me, it felt like a quintessential Aamir Khan film. He was the perfect actor and producer for it. I didn’t expect it so early in my journey, but I had to say yes.
Absolutely. Pressure is a constant for filmmakers. But having Aamir sir by my side made it easier. He creates an environment of trust and support for his directors.
My family wouldn't watch it unless it felt relatable. The story of Champions is universal, but it needed emotional, cultural, and social context that resonated with Indian audiences. That's how the idea of Indianising it came about.
It was incredible. We auditioned over 2,500 people and cast real enthusiasts. Their stamina and perfectionism were mind-blowing. There was so much joy and energy on set they reminded us of why we make films.
The thought came during a personal moment when my wife and I were expecting our first child and had to do a Down syndrome test. It made me reflect deeply. That stayed with me. When this project came, it all aligned.
Aamir sir is very empowering. He respects all departments and doesn’t micromanage. He gives you the freedom to make your film. But his presence, insights, and passion elevate everything.
He’s still an audience at heart he laughs, he cries. That keeps his work emotionally alive. He also trusts young talent and works without ego. It's rare and incredibly inspiring.
Balancing authenticity with entertainment. We were telling a story that needed honesty and sensitivity, especially with 80–90% of the cast being neurodivergent. But we also wanted it to be a feel-good, powerful story for all audiences.
You’re returning to South cinema after almost 13 years. What attracted you to Junior? This project came to me three years ago, and at first, I wasn’t sure whether to take it up. Ritesh spoke positively about the story, and after hearing it, I decided to go ahead. The way the director explained my role and the story made it even more exciting.
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With 'Paper Boy', 'Ek Mini Katha' and 'Manchi Rojulochaie', young hero Santosh Soban proved that he is a compelling actor. He is now gearing up for the release of 'Kalyanam Kamaneeyam'. The film stars Priya Bhavani Shankar as the heroine and will hit the screens on January 14. UV Concepts has produced it. Anil Kumar Aalla directed the movie. Santosh today shared some interesting aspects about the Sankranthi release: It has been my dream to h
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How does it feel to be making an action-adventure film like Ghaati in your 20th year in filmmaking? It’s very exciting. The character of Sheelavathi in Ghaati is amazing. I’ve never done anything like this before. Sheelavathi is a character with many beautiful shades, and this film takes me out of my comfort zone. It's a strong role, just like the ones I’ve done in
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What attracted you to the film Rambo? What really pulled me in was the unique character arc. Playing a Brahmin who transforms into a detective or agent is something fresh and layered. It has humor, intensity, and emotional depth, which makes it exciting for me as an actor. After the setbacks of Jack and Telusu Kada, how important is Rambo for your career? Every actor goes through ups and downs. Jack and Telusu Kada didn’t perform as expected, but failures teach you more than successes. Rambo is
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The young and talented Aadi Saikumar is coming to screens near you with Operation Gold Fish tomorrow. He’s positive that this film will be the one to turn things around for him. He talks about how he got the project, the unique business model used for its production and what he has in store in the upcoming months. Tell us how Operation Gold Fish came to you. Sai Kiran sir, through a common friend of mine,
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Laya, welcome back to Tollywood! What inspired you to choose Thammudu for your comeback film? Laya: I felt Thammudu was the perfect film for my return to cinema. The story is unique, especially the brother-sister sentiment, which is rarely seen in such a format. After I got to know the character of Jhansi Kiranmayee, I felt it was a great role that matched my comeback, a
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How did it feel when Baby won two National Awards? Editor Viplav: It was a dream come true. I remembered Sai Rajesh’s words during the shoot that the film had National Award potential. His vision paid off. What does winning the National Award for ‘Premistunna’ mean to you?
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How did you prepare to portray the deep friendship between Shoaib and Chandan? Ishaan: We spent a lot of time together even before filming, including workshops and spending one-on-one time to build genuine chemistry. The director Neeraj wanted us to be vulnerable and connect beyond just the happy moments. Vishal: Yes, we couldn&
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Srikanth N Reddy made popular short films and worked as writer for films like Dohchay and Tuntari. Now, he is debuting as director with Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Sreeleela statter Aadikeshava. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the film on Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinema, respectively. The young director has interacted with press representatives prior to the release on 24th November, 2023 worldwide. Here are excerpts from his candid conversation.
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The upcoming web series "Inspector Rishi," featuring Naveen Chandra in the lead role, has generated significant interest. Supporting roles are filled by Sunaina, Kanna Ravi, Srikrishna Dayal, Malini Jeevaratnam, and Kumar Vale. Directed by Nandini J.S. and produced by Sukh Dev Lahiri under Make Believe Productions, this horror crime story is set to premiere on Amazon Originals. The web series will be available for streaming from the 29th of this month in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Mala
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