{"id":580120,"date":"2026-11-12T22:49:02","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/?p=580120"},"modified":"2026-11-12T22:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:19:02","slug":"maya-lady-hero-and-producer-rakesh-varre-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industryhit.com\/t\/maya-lady-hero-and-producer-rakesh-varre-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMaya Lady\u201d Is a Refreshing Musical and Family Entertainer \u2013 Hero and Producer Rakesh Varre"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cMaya Lady\u201d Is a Refreshing Musical and Family Entertainer \u2013 Hero and Producer Rakesh Varre<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Young and talented actor and passionate producer Rakesh Varre is coming up with his new film \u201cMaya Lady\u201d. Rakesh Varre plays the lead role and is also producing the film under his Crazy Ants Productions banner. In the past, he earned appreciation for backing content-driven films such as \u201cEvvarikee Cheppoddhu\u201d and \u201cPeka Medalu\u201d under the same banner. Now, he is set to bring another interesting film to audiences with \u201cMaya Lady\u201d. The film is directed by Prasankar, with Madhumitha Sarcar playing the female lead. \u201cMaya Lady\u201d is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on the 13th of this month. In a recent interview, hero and producer Rakesh Varre shared several highlights about the film.<\/span><\/p>\n

The title \u201cMaya Lady\u201d is apt for the story. The heroine has an edge in the narrative, but this is not a female-centric film. We chose this title because it suits the story. We could have also named the film based on my character, but after watching the movie, audiences will agree that \u201cMaya Lady\u201d is the right title. It is a romantic family entertainer with an interesting element in the story. A strong turning point arrives around 30 minutes before the interval, followed by another interesting element at the interval. By then, the film takes an intriguing turn and gives audiences a thrilling experience. The story begins on a normal note, reaches an extraordinary level and eventually returns to a normal space.<\/span><\/p>\n

I like romantic films, love stories and family entertainers. These are also the kind of films I enjoyed watching with my family in theatres. We watched and enjoyed films such as \u201cPreminchukundam Raa\u201d, \u201cBommarillu\u201d and \u201cNinne Pelladatha\u201d together. I am trying to make similar films for audiences, while ensuring that every story has something fresh. Audiences appreciated the unique elements in my earlier films \u201cPeka Medalu\u201d and \u201cEvvarikee Cheppoddhu\u201d. \u201cMaya Lady\u201d also has that kind of variation, while maintaining a commercial appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is currently a trend of intense action films and violent entertainers. As a hero, I have two options: either make the kind of films I personally enjoy or follow the current trend and do intense action movies. Once I achieve commercial success as a hero, there is nothing wrong with occasionally exploring such films. I also like action dramas. When I acted in \u201cJithender Reddy\u201d, some people felt that the film was beyond what was expected of someone my age. Once you achieve success, you can experiment with different kinds of roles. First, I need to establish a strong identity as a hero and ensure that my films generate good business. A blockbuster can make all of that possible. I am working towards that goal, and I believe \u201cMaya Lady\u201d will give me that success.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can act in films produced by other production houses, but the process often takes a lot of time. Even if they like a story, they sometimes ask for something that is trending at the time. After the success of \u201cLittle Hearts\u201d, many people wanted to make similar stories. If everyone keeps making the same kind of films, that genre will also become repetitive. My role as Sethupathi in \u201cBaahubali\u201d gave me good recognition, but that film itself took a long time to happen. If I delay things further, there is a possibility of being limited to character roles. That is why I am focusing on continuing as a hero. Recently, I also played a good character in a film featuring the combination of Gopichand and Sankalp Reddy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since I am the producer as well, I take extra care when it comes to the story. From a production perspective, I try to make the film at the most economical cost possible without compromising on quality. I also personally oversee the marketing. We have already closed a few business deals for the film. Looking at the industry today, theatrical and OTT business have reduced considerably compared to the past. The investments made in my previous films were recovered, so those projects can be considered safe ventures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Madhumitha plays two characters, Roopa and Aasha, in this film. She has delivered a very energetic performance. I personally like the character of Roopa. The trailer shows only a small glimpse of her role, and audiences will enjoy it much more in theatres. Aasha is a softer character. Vishal Chandrashekhar\u2019s music will be one of the major highlights of our film. He liked the story as soon as he heard it and immediately suggested that we begin work on the music.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have been planning the release for nearly a month, so we have managed to secure a decent number of theatres. Dil Raju garu is distributing the film across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. We are planning a compact release rather than going for a massive scale. In the US too, we are identifying locations with a significant Telugu-speaking population and releasing the film in those areas. Initially, 13 films were expected to release this week, but a few have now postponed their releases. Around seven films are now set to arrive. We are confident about the content of our film. No matter how many films release together, we believe that a movie with strong content will find its audience and stand its ground.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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