Interview: I’m game for challenging roles, says Sri Gouri Priya

The production house – Chai Bisket Films – organised previews in select places to get feedback from the audience. The crew also captured the reactions on videos.

The cast and crew of ‘Writer Padmabhushan’ at the film’s trailer launch. (gouripriyareddyy/Instagram)

Well, the marketing strategy did work and the film created a positive buzz. For a change, the cast and crew did not give similar interviews to the media.

“We screened Writer Padmabhushan ahead of the release date for a select gathering in several places. We went to Vijayawada, Guntur, and Bheemavaram, among other places. The energy that the crowd displayed and the love they showered were crazy,” she said.

“Just look at the vibe in the videos. The audience had a great time watching our movie. This way of promoting a film is quite advantageous. For, we get to know what to expect from the viewers.”

The cast and crew asked the audience to share their opinion about Writer Padmabhushan (good or bad) but requested them not to reveal the content. “We requested them to not leak any scene in excitement. But there was a festive atmosphere in all the theatres,” a visibly delighted Sri Gouri Priya exclaimed.

Teaming up with senior actors

The actor revealed that she was blown away when she got the offer and that working for Writer Padmabhushan was a roller coaster ride.

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“I experienced extreme emotions having worked with such seniors and talented actors. Ashish Vidyrathi and Rohini took the film to a next level. The most humbling part was they were equally excited like we were.”

Telugu actor Sri Gouri Priya. (gouripriyareddyy/Instagram)

Sri Gouri Priya stated that Rohini and Ashish Vidyarthi encouraged the newcomers by giving inputs on acting.

From YouTube to movies

Simple, gregarious, easy-going and girl-next-door type, this is how we remember the actor from her social media appearances and videos.

The actor is quite popular for the YouTube videos she did for Chai Bisket. However, she discontinued them due to her academic commitments.

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During the pandemic, she was offered Writer Padmabhushan which was being produced by Chai Bisket Films and she couldn’t refuse.

Mail, also marketed as Kambalapally Kathalu was her first film (an anthology). Directed by debutant Uday and produced by Swapna Cinema banner, it was released on an OTT platform in January 2021. She began shooting for the flick soon after wrapping up Mail.

‘Singing helped me act’

Sri Gouri is also a singer; she was trained in classical singing at the age of six. “I participated in several television shows and state-level events. In 2018, I won the Miss Hyderabad beauty pageant. Films came next.”

She said being a singer helped her in this craft (acting), in a lot of ways.

Sri Gouri Priya in ‘Mail’. (gouripriyareddyy/Instagram)

“Singers are expressive with their voices when they sing a melancholic number. I usually get into that mood. Ditto with other songs and their respective emotions. That’s how I pull off my roles,” she was all smiles.

Up for challenging roles

Since she is a resident of Padmarao Nagar in Secunderabad, when asked if director Sekhar Kammula is her neighbour, she replied; “Actually, no. But I am close to his family. I even did a small role in his Love Story.”

The actor loves to explore life and is a game when it comes to roles that challenge her. “I am like water; I like to adapt. Being here during the OTT era is indeed a reassuring feeling but I believe in being optimistic and not overconfident, she asserted.

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Sri Gouri Priya considers herself lucky for bagging good roles. “We can work hard but getting an opportunity is tough and it isn’t in our hands. I understand this. That’s why I give my best to the characters I’m offered,” she signed off.