Exclusive: I am ready to direct stories written by others, says Sudheer Varma

Entertainment By Y Sunita Chowdhary March 5, 2023 Read the article

After the superhit Dhamaka, actor Ravi Teja is on a roll. So is Sudheer Varma who is directing the actor’s upcoming project — Ravanasura.

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The action thriller features Sushanth, Anu Emmanuel, and Megha Akash in key roles and will be released on 7 April.

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The filmmaker couldn’t be happier given the positive buzz Ravanasura has garnered; especially since one of the songs from the flick has become a chartbuster.

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Sudheer Varma has a lot of clarity and vision. He usually writes his own stories. But, this time, he directed a story written by Srikanth Vissa.

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His forte is directing (stylish) thrillers laced with situational humour. Ravanasura is no different but it is an action thriller.

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Ravi Teja “can perform any role with elan. He has a funny bone and can bring the hall down with his punch dialogues and inimitable diction,” said Varma.

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Ravanasura has a sharp edit of 2 hours 20 minutes which is a typical feature of his films. He roped in cinematographer Vijay Karthik Kannan.

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There are a handful of heroines in the Ravi Teja-starrer. The director says they all play key roles in the flick and their presence is justified.

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