‘Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam’ is ready for release in theatres on May 6. Produced by Bapineedu and Sudheer Edara, it is directed by Vidhya Sagar Chinta. The film has been written by its show-runner ‘Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru’ director Ravi Kiran Kola. He shares a lot of things about this Vishwak Sen, Rukshar Dhillon starrer.
-I am this film’s show-runner, a concept that is new to feature films. Usually, only OTT shows and web series have show-runners. A show-runner takes up creative responsibilities like a director.
-I am directing a political drama for Matinee Entertainment. Since it is a big-span movie, it is taking time to be completed. I have penned the story of ‘Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam’. I couldn’t direct the movie because I am busy with the political drama. The producer of ‘AVAK’ pitched the offer for me to be a show-runner and I gladly accepted it.
-I worked with this film’s director Vidhya Sagar Chinta on my debut project ‘Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru’. He is very talented.
-We couldn’t have imagined Vishwak Sen for the role of a 33-year-old unmarried man. He is known for his energetic roles. He has been cast for the role on purpose. His image is in total contrast with the character he has played.
-Our film shows love, life and marriage from a new perspective. It’s an entertainer that also touches upon a lot of relevant topics in our society. It’s a layered drama. Every single issue has been narrated in a novel way. The male lead’s walking style, how he wears a lungi, how he folds up his pants, how he holds a cigarette, how he stands… everything is different. Nowhere has Vishwak Sen deviated from his characterization.
-We have seen enough films where a 25-something guy falls in love with a girl, fights with opponents/parents, and lives happily ever after with her. The purpose of ‘Ashoka Vanamlo..’ is something else. It wants to tell the story of a man who is in his early 30s and is struggling in love/marriage matters.
-You will find at least 30 artists in the film. Say, 20 of them hail from Telangana and the rest are from Andhra Pradesh in keeping with the story. There is no emphasis on the regional backdrops.
-After the release, the audience will talk about the background music and songs. The visuals are pleasing.
-The Godavari backdrop has come out really well. I studied the behavior of people there. Their language, the detailing, the specific character types have been used to enrich the screenplay.
-The prank video has ignited needless controversy. You can clearly see that it has been made for fun. If people are offended, then we are ready to apologize.
-My next film, a political drama, is going to feature a star hero. It is definitely beyond my age. I did research and have written the story in such a way that no political leader or party is offended. I am also engaged with a web series that is an adventure drama.
