Praveen Kandrigula: ‘Subham’ will be an example of unique films that want to create Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Praveen Kandrigula is soaking in calm before the storm. Above one Cafe in a cafe in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, the director discussed the release of two of his Telugu films – waiting for the release – RichA story of female friendship characterized by Ampama Parmeswaran, Darshan Rajendran and Sangita Krish, and SobhamA comedy manufactured by Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

Born in Visakhapatnam and now located in Hyderabad, Praveen stepped into the spotlight with his first Indie film for the first time. Cinema captiveRaj Nidimoru and Krishna built by DK. with Rich And Sobham Leading for theatrical release, he is curious to see how the audience reacted – especially when Cinema captive There was a direct digital release during the epidemic.

Both films have created curiosity with their teaser. After praise for Cinema captivePraveen was eager to ensure that his next enterprises were equally different. “The audience wants the latest stories,” he says, “a director’s second film is important – it defines the path they want to take.”

Rich It will be released in both Telugu and Malayalam. “A modern woman can be related to the character of philosophy, a rural background can connect with Anupama, and a woman who can be due to the ups and downs of life, possibly resonant with Sangita,” says Praveen. “There is a strong cultural reference, and three women are on a trip – think KantaraMeeting of Zindagi na milei dobara,

Anupama Purswaran in ‘Curtain’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Writing cooperation

The film is written by Pujita Srikanti and Paras Bopudi, in which Krishna Pratusha was brought as a script doctor. Praveen prefers to cooperate with writers instead of handling both writing and direction. For RichHe was also open to the suggestions of three leading actors, to understand how women can respond to certain situations. “The script is the backbone of a film,” he says. Once it is written, he considers it as a blueprint, while still leaving the space for impasse on the set.

Rich Dharamshala, Manali and other parts of Himachal Pradesh were shot at various places. Praveen explains that the title – ‘Purdah’, or obtained from the veil – serves as a metaphor of how freedom is often closed under the guise of love. “We look around us. In the name of love and anxiety, restrictions are imposed,” they say. “The story examines the idea of ​​freedom, and how it gets entangled with superstition.”

Darshana Rajendran in ‘Para’

Although the film follows three women heroes, Praveen is not fond of the word female-centric film. “We do not say a film male-centric, so why make that difference here?” He laughs. Nevertheless, he accepts reality – that industry often sees things differently, and writers and directors continue to struggle when it comes to getting stories with women.

Praveen says he was lucky to support Vijay Donkada, who produced the film with PV Srinivasulu and Sridhar Makkuwa. “This is an emotional drama that is also entertaining,” he says. “I cannot remember a contemporary Telugu film that female examines friendship.” He says that he is ready for films like he Queen, HighwayAnd Missing ladies In Hindi cinema, which is engrossed in equal subjects.

He cast Anupama after watching the short film Freedom at midnightWhich, he notes, was different from his mainstream convenience work. Darshan came on board after seeing him in Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey“All actors have dubbed their lines in Telugu,” they say. On the set, sound engineers were tasked to capture the ambient audio, even though the dialogue was later recorded in a dubbing studio.

Praveen believes Rich Gopi will stand out for his soundtrack composed by Sundar.

Indifferent comedy

Speaking about SobhamPraveen says that the opportunity came in the same way that he was wrapping RichSpring marning, co-writer Cinema captiveSamantha gave the story to Ruth Prabhu. Set in 2004 in Bhimunipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Sobham There is a satire. “This is an indifferent comedy and will be one of the most serious Telugu films released this year,” Praveen says, referring to classics by late Jandia and EVV Satyanarayana K.Amba Lakidi Pamba“Subham takes you back to the era of films with Rajendra Prasad, Jagapati Babu, or Brahmanandam. Our story revolves around three couples.”

First Look Poster of ‘Suham’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

He credits Samantha to make a story that breaks a story champion. ,Sobham There is a similar unique film that she wants to return through Trolla Moving Pictures. Once she was convinced of the script, she gave us full creative freedom. ,

Harsith Reddy (Ki) in the film Match Fame), Shalini Kondepudi, and an artist were selected through extensive auditions.

Looking at his journey, Praveen-one engineer-turn-film-Filmekar-K says that he chose cinema purely in passion. “I love filmmaking film, and I am not to turn it into a stressful, monotonous job. It will beat the whole point.”