I went to films, not a film school: Director Radhakrishna Reddy

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By Y Sunita Chowdhary

February 26, 2023

Director Radhakrishna Reddy, known for his work in Mayabazar 2016 (Kannada) is now debuting in Telugu with Junior.

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In a chat with South First, the director recollects his journey from being an avid film-lover to a short filmmaker and then a commercial cinema director.

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Cinema always fascinated him. “I get transported to a new world as soon as the doors are closed and the lights are turned off in a theatre.”

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Radhakrishna cites Tarun Bhasckar’s Pelli Choopulu as a game changer. The National Award-winning movie paved the way for many short filmmakers.

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When asked how he learnt the grammar of film-writing, he quotes writer-director Quentin Tarantino: “No, I didn’t go to a film school. I went to films.”

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“There is always room to improve yourself. You’ll see the updated version of me in my current film” he said.

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The director says Kannada superstar late Dr Puneeth Rajkumar was more like his brother and recalls the conversations they had during the Covid lockdowns.

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Producer Korrapati Sai watched Mayabazar and was impressed. He summoned Radhakrishna to Hyderabad where the director met Kireeti. 

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Currently, a month’s schedule for Junior is pending. Genelia D’Souza plays an important character. Ravi Chandran, too, will be seen in a key role.

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“Junior is a simple family film entertainer with no dull moments and you will be surprised by Kireeti’s performance.”

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“Cinematographer Senthil, production designer Ravinder, and other technicians are taking the project to another level.”

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