Srikanth Addala has impresses with his view on socially-grey stories: Chota K Naidu

Srikanth Addala impresses with his view on socially-grey stories: Chota K Naidu

Entertainment By Prakash Pecheti 14/09/2023 Read the article

Peddha Kapu 1, is a Telugu political drama, scheduled for release on 28 September. Starring Virat Karrna and Pragathi Srivastava in the lead roles, the film is directed by Srikanth Addala.

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The success of Kotha Bangaru Lokam in 2008 catapulted Addala to overnight stardom and recognition.

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Chota K Naidu, who happened to work with the director in the film as principal cinematographer, continued a close rapport with Addala since then.

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The senior cameraman found a relatively new visual storyteller in Srikanth Addala during the run-up and preparation for Peddha Kapu 1.

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Since Peddha Kapu 1 is a period drama, extensive research went into it before starting the principal photography.

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When asked about the trend of roping in Directors of Photography (DoPs) from another industry, Chota K Naidu replied that he doesn’t want to find fault with anyone.

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“The local cameramen can shoot way better. Hiring an outsider, I think it’s because of a lack of communication. A filmmaker usually searches for films that match his genre,” he noted.

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Chota K Naidu doesn’t see much difference in the modern-day, equipment like lenses and cameras. “As long as moving images get correct in tune with the story, it has no problem.”

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