Ashok Galla, grandson of superstar Krishna and nephew of superstar Mahesh Babu, is all set to entertain with his second movie ‘Devaki Nandana Vasudeva’. The film is directed by Arjun Jandhyala, who scored a hit with Guna 369. Narrated by Prashant Varma. Somineni is produced by Balakrishna under the banner of Lalithambika Productions under the banner of Nallapaneni Yamini. The teaser, trailer and songs have already created a good buzz about the movie. The movie will hit theaters on November 22. ఈ సందర్భంగా డైరెక్టర్ అర్జున్ జంధ్యాల విలేకరుల సమావేశంలో సినిమా విశేషాలని పంచుకున్నారు.
Why is there such a gap for your second film after ‘Guna 369’?
There is no gap. Naturally everyone got a gap of one or two years due to Corona. తర్వాత ఈ ప్రాజెక్ట్ తో దాదాపు ఏడాదిన్నరగా ట్రావెల్ అవుతున్నాను. If you look at it like this, there is no gap.
Kansu and Krishna reference seen in ‘Devaki Nandana Vasudeva’ trailer? Is that story inspired?
This includes that reference. We have made it very clear in the trailer itself that death is due to the third child. But there are many things that are not mentioned. There is much more story in the movie than in the trailer.
What changes did you make to the story told by Prashanth?
As a director, you have to own the story. Doing so will bring some ideas. The story seems to be told more wonderfully. Prashant felt happy about some of the ideas I said. He felt a lot of surprise after seeing the movie.
Ashok looks very new in this movie. What kind of care was taken in terms of look?
ఈ కథకు, ఆయన క్యారెక్టర్ కి ఎలాంటి లుక్ అయితే బాగుంటుందనే దానిపై చాలా వర్క్ చేసాం. We have designed everything from that character. Ashok garu will do it in action emotion. This movie was done very well. He worked very hard for his role.
After watching the trailer many are correcting with Murari?
There is a sense of destiny in Murari. In this it is the other way around. The hero has a gun. ఆ గండం నుంచి ఎలా బయటపడతారనేది ఇంట్రెస్టింగ్ గా ఉంటుంది. అందుకే ట్రైలర్ లో కూడా ఎక్కడా లేనివిధంగా భూమిలో సుదర్శన చక్రంతో వాసుదేవుని విగ్రహం అని చెప్పాం. It has a connection. The audience goes into a separate trance while watching it. I can say that for sure.
About heroine Manasa Varanasi?
Manasa is Miss India 2020. She has a very good preference for her character and is a perfect fit for this character. A very strong character.
About Devadatta as Kamsaraj?
Devdatta garu played the role of Kamsaraj very well. He will get a very good name with this movie.
Why is Vizianagaram a backdrop for this movie?
It seemed that such a temple and that location would be apt for this story. It gives a very new experience to the audience.
What are the elements in this film that you find challenging?
A successful director should do 100% justice to the given story. Also, this movie should definitely be a hit. Working with these two in mind is challenging.
What about producer support?
Balakrishna is a very passionate producer. The movie was made in a grander manner by providing everything that this story needs.