Demon slayer Vijayadasami
M. L. NARASIMHAM
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On location Will Kalyanram’s demons be vanquished on ‘Vijayadasami’ that tires to rework a Tamil story?
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Crisp and entertaining The film, an action-based love story, is slated for August release.
As you enter the Ramanaidu Studios at Nanakramguda you find a sprawling street set. “We are shooting an action block today,” informs director Samudra. V as he invites you to the location where he is shooting for Vijayadasami produced by Eedhara Rangarao. After hopping over the cables, the reflectors and scores of junior artistes , you reach the actual shooting zone amidst the huge bazaar set created at a cost of Rs. 25 lakhs.
On the location are hero Kalyanram, heroine Vedika and a few stunt actors. Fights composer ‘stunt’ Siva shows how to deliver the fast paced punches with closed fists as Kalyanram watches the master keenly. A couple of rehearsals and later the shoot commences. Samudra briefs Vedika and the stunt actors. Vedika is walking on the street as the rowdies follow her teasing. A fear-stricken Vedika looks at them and walks fast to escape them. But the rowdies follow her. Kalyanram who runs a mechanic shop in the area, challenges them. A fight ensues. Looks simple. But to make the scene look perfect and realistic on the big screen, it costs a fat packet and takes lot of time. Actors and technicians toil to provide that big entertainment. It is not easy to get into a demigod status. As thoughts like this cross your mind watching the actors act and re-enact each and every block of the scene to get the best result. After the shot is complete, a brief recess is called.
“Though we are remaking a Tamil hit, Sivakasi, we have made some changes here and there to make it more crisp and entertaining. It is basically an action-based love story. Kalyanram is cast as a mechanic who lives alone. Vedi
ka is a college student and hails from a rich family. In the next block which we are going to shoot now, the hero chides her for wearing such skimpy dress, the reason for the rowdies to tease her,” says Samudra.
Kalyanram rehearses the next scene with Vedika as an assistant director reads the script written by Paruchuri brothers to them and cinematographer Ramprasad looks through the camera before he makes the lighting arrangements. Watching his hero, Samudra with a smile says, “this is my first film with Kalyanram. We vibe well and he is a committed actor. I am not bragging, it is going to be a biggest hit of the year. And a landmark film in Kalyanram’s career,” he prophecies.
The handout shows an impressive star cast. “Saikumar plays an anti-role the hero’s elder brother and a politician. Suman and Jayasudha are the parents living in the village. Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao is the heroine’s father. In contrast, the story travels from city to village in the second half. Brahmanandam, Suman Shetty, Lakshmipathy and Duvvasi Mohan add up to the lighter moments. It has a very interesting plot that thickens as the story progresses. The music compliments the theme. We are introducing Srikanth Deva, a well-known Tamil film composer. We shot two songs in Germany, one song in this street set. Two more songs will be shot in sets and a special song on the hero and a top heroine in a guest role.”
Once the shoot commences, before moving towards his lead pair, Samudra throws a parting shot. “We chose that title as it is on a Vijayadasami day certain developments takes place in the hero’s life that set the story rol
ling.”
Kalyanram delivers his dialogue supported by his expressive eyes. To quote producer Rangarao, “It has every ingredient to make it a huge hit, family sentiment, action, love and good music. Fortunately we could get the right combinations the artistes and technicians to suit the story. We believe we are dishing out a good movie to the audience this August.”
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