Niveda Thomas, Priyadarshi, Vishwadev, Gauthami, Bhagyaraj in lead roles is the latest movie “35-Chinna Katha Nai’. Produced by Rana Daggubati, Srujan Yarabolu and Siddharth Rallapally under the banners of Suresh Productions, S Originals and Voltaire Productions, Nanda Kishore Emani is the writer-cum-director of this film. The already released promotional content of the film has received a very good response. “35-Chinna Katha Bhaini” will release on September 6 in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. On this occasion, producer Srijan Yarabolu shared the features of the film in a press conference.
How did you get into movies?
First Distributor. I have distributed around 70 films overseas. I started in 2015. The first movie was Fence. From there I came doing distribution. I became a producer with the movie ‘Manu’. The movie was released on September 6. I am happy that my tenth film ’35-Chinna Katha Nai’ is also releasing on 6th September. All I have done so far are content based films. I decided to go ahead with stories that have commercial elements along with the concept. I listened to four hundred stories and selected five stories out of them. Even those five did not give full satisfaction. If something is done, people should remember it. Must remain a classic. While searching for a story like Mahanati, Journey, Sitaram, the story that came to me was ‘Not 35-Chinna Katha’.
What is the commercial element in ’35-not a short story’?
There is no commercial element beyond mother sentiment. In this, it was brilliantly done. The story and screenplay are perfect. A big hero watched this movie and complimented that it is a story that sends everyone to the theater regardless of age. I believe that. The talk will spread after the release of the movie. The film spreads like wild fire. Everyone owns the movie. It is a movie made for theatre. Tirupati, there is a beautiful world like a house, school. While watching the movie, the audience gets the feeling of being in that world.
Nagarjuna launched the trailer, what was his reaction?
Nagarjuna is very happy to launch the trailer. He liked the teaser and trailer very much. Because of Bigg Boss, the movie reached more. We will show the film as per Nagarjuna’s permission.
If you look at the trailer, are there school life and nostalgia moments? Relate to your real life?
I am very related to my mother. When I see the report, I remember my mother. There are many relationships and layers in the film. Everyone gets connected to some element while watching a movie. This is a movie that feels like our story. After many days, this is a movie for children where the whole family goes to the theater and celebrates like a festival.
Did you know that most of the children were cast?
Rana should be thanked for this. The auditions were held when Nandu was with Rana. 1500 people came. We have trained 60 of them. All this happened in Tirupati. Around three hundred people, including the parents of the children, were on the sets every day. In fact, a big movie has so many people. We believed in the film and made it wholeheartedly, not from a commercial angle. All this requires a lot of planning. We are happy to have completed within budget.
Why Tirupati back drop for this movie?
This story needs a devotional destination. Tirupati is a character in it. You will know that when you watch the movie. Many dialogues come in the setting of Tirupati Tirumala. There is a divine feeling when watching the movie. Universally connects to all.
The reason for casting Vishwadev as the hero?
It is not a hero centric film. A character based film. When people come to the theatres, there are certain expectations about the hero. There should be no screen time and no other discussion point. The story and screenplay should be the discussion point. We wanted to go as a new hero for this. Vishwa also came through the auditions. Vishwa will be remembered by the audience with this movie.
About the report roll?
The report took a lot of effort. After watching the movie, the audience will feel that she is perfect for this character. She learned the Tirupati dialect very hard and performed brilliantly in sync sound. There are many clapping moments in it.
About Darshi’s character?
Darshi knows this story. He wanted to be a part of this movie. His character will be remembered in this. Besides Gautami, all the characters are impressive.
About the release plans?
September 6 is the best date. Vinayaka Chavithi and Teacher’s Day are coming together. These will be proper for our film. We are releasing two days before in the US. We are very confident in the content. Whoever saw it said it was very good. Own it and tell everyone. We believe that the reviews given by the US audience will spread here.
What will you tell the audience about this film?
Kantara in Kannada, Manjummal Boys in Malayalam, Maharaja in Tamil, “Not 35-Chinna Katha” in Telugu. It will be a movie that will last for ten years. It reminds me of Bapu garu and Vishwanath gari movies. I believe this movie will be a milestone movie in my career.
Next movies?
The shooting of the film with Tarun Bhaskar and Esha Rebba has been completed. Post production is underway. A sequel to the previous one is underway. Also a thriller will be announced soon.