Raahul who won the hearts of Telugu film lovers with his heart-touching acting skills in the role of Tyson in this year's solid blockbuster 'Happy Days' unravels his feelings in a tete-e-tete to idlebrain.com. Here are the excerpts -






How was the response for your character in Happy Days?







The response is overwhelming and I am delighted. I was initially skeptical if people would accept my character. Sekhar Kammula asked me to show variations in my role through my voice and diction to convince audiences that I am a studious guy. I did not expect such a great response for character in this film. Happy Days talks about values of friendship and positive thinking. I am happy that Happy Days is creating history at all film theaters and young crowds are watching this film together again and again.



What did Sekhar tell you when you are given this character?




He said that I would be loving a senior girl and should propose her. I should neither be rude not curt while doing so. I should appear like I die for that girl, and retain my own confidence and decorum at the same time.I never wore glasses in my life. And I was not used to a grown beard. But I had to do both these things as my character demanded it.To tell you frankly I was disappointed when Sekhar offered me this role. But I realized the depth and specialty of the character only after I started acting in the film.



Don't you think that you will be typecast for this kind of 'sympathy-seeking' roles in the future?



No. People over here are broadminded. Good acting coupled with hard work is always appreciated in Telugu film industry. It is true that I did a de-glamorized role in Happy Days, but I am confident of doing glamorized roles in the future. Happy Days gave me confidence that I could do justice to my work.



What are the best scenes for you?




From the response of audience: Terrace scene in which I say 'Enthaina mana friend kadaraa'. For me: The scene in which Sravanthi leaves me in rain. It was a difficult one to do.



Do people recognize you when you walk on the streets?




Yes. They know me as Tyson. They don't know my real name. When I did a chat program on Radio Mirchi, around 600 girls called me up in a span of two hours. I realized that I got lot of female following with Tyson character. I was stunned.



What is the reaction of your parents?




My parents expected me to do a decent job. But they are shell-shocked with my performance in the film. Sekhar told me that my parents were in for a shock when they saw me on the screen.



Do you follow senior girls in real life too?




I am too shy to meet the girls of my age. Right now I am focused with my work.
Were you insecure about yourself when you had to work with 3 more guys in Happy Days?
Yes, in the beginning of the shoot I was insecure. But as the movie progressed, I realized that my character is beautifully sketched and it is going to hog the limelight. Tyson character is all about inner beauty.



What are your future projects?




I am currently enjoying the success. I am currently in the process of improving my physique, learning dances and martial arts. I am honing my skills to become a commercial hero. I want to change my image as an angry young man when I act in my next film.






by avinash






Venky is on roll with two successive hits Lakshmi and Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule. His latest film Tulasi is releasing on 12 October. Venky met the scribes on this eve today after. Here are the excerpts of chitchat -



Tell us about Tulasi film?




Tulasi is a family entertaining emotional drama. After Lakshmi and AMAV, this film will be the right one with the right mix of all ingredients. The film starts off with youthful romance, then there is sentiment followed by action. The last two reels consists of sentiment and action elements.This film has pleasant music numbers. The picturization of songs is pleasant and neat. Editing is good. Locations are fresh.



What will be the commercial outcome of Tulasi?




It will be a minimum guarantee commercial film. Audience will be happy with the package we provide.
Why are your titles becoming feminine for the past three films (Lakshmi, Adavari… & Tulasi)?
It’s just a coincidence. All these three titles brim positive energy.



Tell us about Tulasi character?




I am doing the role of Tulasiram. He is silent guy but has a violent streak running in him. He is silent, yet violent. He has the background of Palnadu. By profession, he is an architect.






Don’t you think this kind of storyline is similar to that of Narasimha Naidu?






You may call it a touch and go Narasimha Naidu kind of film.



What is new in Tulasi?




It is the right film after AMAV. There is more drama, more romance and kid sentiment. The kid sentiment is going be very special in this film. We shared a very good screen chemistry as the actor Atulit is of my son’s age.



Tell us about the director Boyapati Srinu?




I knew him since the days he worked for my film Pavitra Bandham. He narrated his first script to me, but it did not work out. Now he came up with Tulasi subject. Tulasi is the result of a team work.



About Nayana Tara?




She did a role where she has to be youthful and mature at the same time.



About Devi Sri Prasad?



I knew him since he was a kid. He gave good music. And the background score will be even better.Is ‘sympathy’ factor there in this film like your earlier films. Or there will be lot of heroism because it’s a mass film? My kind of ‘sympathy’ factor is there in this film. I have to make people cry (giggle!) for 4-5 times in my films.



When are you going to do big budget films?I



am a budget-conscious actor. I want to leave something on the table for the producer. If I go for huge budgeted films, it will become a risky proposition for the producer.



Are you happy with the roles you are doing these days?



I am capable of doing much better work. But honestly speaking, I am not getting any committed director coming to me with a challenging script. I wanted to do a female role for a film titled ‘Professor Parvathamma’. But I dropped that idea after I saw Vikram’s photo shoot as woman in ‘Mallanna’ promo.



Did you screen test yourself for that lady character?



Yes. And I think I have in it for me to play female character. I can freak out as a woman.RaNa (elder son of Suresh babu) is going to be launched as hero soon. What is your comment?It’s too early to comment about it.



How is your pursuit of spirituality going on?



I surrended myself to spirituality. My true self has taken over me.What is your next film?
We have not finalized it yet!

Puri Jagan who introduced his brother Sairam Shankar as a hero with his 143 film is coming out with a second venture with him again 'Hello Premistara' directed by Raj Kumar. This film is all set to release on 30 August. Puri Jagan met scribes today for a brief chitchat. Here are the excerpts -



What is the reason for producing this film?



Dil Raju sent me the director Raj Kumar for a narration. I loved the story. He narrated it with lot of clarity. Dil Raju wanted to make a film with Sairam Shankar. But he could not do it alone because of his other commitments. That is the reason why we decided to produce it jointly.



How different is this love story compared to other love flicks?



It is a nice story. Hero works in a mobile network company called Airtalk. Heroine works as an anchor in a TV program called 'Hello Premistara'. That is the reason why we have chosen Hello Premistara as the title. This story will be new.



You worked with Sairam Shankar for 143. Do you see any improvement in him as an actor since then?



He matured himself as an actor. He would improve more if he does a few more flicks.



How important is music for this film?



Chakri scored wonderful music. Earlier also there were lots of musical hits in our combination.



Music will play a big role in the success of this film. The audio generated good response. 'Ninna Monna Yedalo levu' is my personal favorite.



Did you give any suggestion to director Raj Kumar?



I told him that Sairam Shankar is not a big hero. Hence asked him to complete the movie in adequate footage.



Is there any importance to the comedy in this film?



This film would provide a lot of entertainment. Brahmanandam, Ali, Mallikharjuna, MS Narayana and Sunil are doing humor oriented roles.



What kind of roles you want to see Sairam Shankar in?



Sairam is suitable for rough characters.Do you think it would help Sairam because he happens to be your brother?I think it only helps for the first show on the first day. After that it is up to the quality of the film.



Have you seen Hello Premistara film?



Yes. It came out very well. There will be terrific comedy and it is the integral part of the story. Songs are also picturized well.
What can we expect in a film that is coming from the producers of Bommarillu and Pokiri?
It will be a good film. But it is unreasonable to expect something extraordinary because it is coming from us.Tell us about heroine Sheila?Sheila is a Telugu girl and we are seeing a Telugu girl acting as heroine in Telugu films after a long gap. She did very well. Impressed by her work, Dil Raju cast her as heroine in his film with Allu Arjun as hero.



Will Sairam Shankar settle as hero with this film?



I am sure that this film will be a plus for him and he will establish himself as hero. Even if it fails, I would do another film for him



Directors are becoming heroes. Do you want to become a hero?



There is a hero in every director. There is a director in every hero. But it will be in the best of film industry's interest, if heroes remain as heroes and directors remain as directors.
Do you think there is scarcity of stories in Telugu?



How do you update yourself?



It is not proper to discuss about this topic. I stopped watching Telugu films 16 years back. I watch Hollywood flicks and prepare stories based on them.



Do you want to make films like Missamma and Gundamma Katha?



I want to do pure realistic cinema. I would make such a film if time permits.You would continue doing big films or you direct small films too?I got recognition through my small budget films. Hence I would continue directing small films at regular intervals.



Will you do a film with Pawan Kalyan?



I want to do it. But we are not getting the right story.



Tell us about Chiruta?



Talkie part is over. Shooting of 3 songs is pending. The audio will be released directly into market this month. We will release the film in the next month.



What is your future project?



My next film will have Prabhas as hero.






by avinash