‘Vasantha Kokila’ brings new show on Telugu television

A scene from ‘Vasant Kokila’ | Photo courtesy: special arrangement

“If you want me to tell a story, I can tell it for 11 years,” laughs television director Anil Kumar, referring to his Telugu serial. Mansu Mamta, which ran successfully for 11 years on Eenadu Television (ETV)! Now, the 73-year-old is all set to tell a new story with his daily serial Spring nightingale On the same channel.

Metaphorical title

Anil Kumar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The story revolves around Sandhya (Padma Lax Shetty), a working woman who shares a special bond with her in-laws. Her husband, an army officer, is believed to have been killed during an operation,” says Anil, who has also written the story. While Sandhya’s in-laws want her to remarry, she opposes the idea but eventually agrees. The twist in the tale comes when after her second marriage, Sandhya’s first husband, who was presumed dead, comes back into their lives. He says the title is a metaphor for the emptiness in Sandhya’s life.Nightingale (The cuckoo) only sings Vasantham (Spring) And the lead character Sandhya also waits for this season to add new colours to her life.”

Though such stories have been made on screen more than once, the director believes that the honesty in his script and the army background make it a good film and evoke the spirit of patriotism. He says, “Spring nightingale “There is no negative character in this serial, there is no villain. It is the adverse circumstances that play a negative role.”

Starting with movies

‘Mansu Mamta’ serial ran for 11 years | Photo courtesy: special arrangement

Anil worked as an associate and co-director in Chennai for 10 years in the 70s. He directed his first Telugu feature film ooh sundress in 1984, after anurag bandham, anadiga adi And Bangaru ChilukaHis other notable films include Punya Dumpatulu, Perma Sivudu, Donga Rascal and his latest movie Gamyam, Starring actor Srikanth.

13 episode serial wonder boy, His first stint on television was a ‘learning experience’. “The direction technique was the same but the size of the screen changed and so did the script.” In his 30-year television career, Anil has directed eight serials including Antrangalu, Vidhi, Padmavyuham, Thurpu Velle Relu, Pelli Pusthakam and ongoing Rangula Ratnam. Each serial had a different storyline and it ran for over 750 episodes. Mansu Manmatha It proved to be a milestone, telling numerous stories across 3,350 episodes.

Rangula Ratnam | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

His stint as an assistant to writer Satyanand enhanced his storytelling skills, but family as a unit has been a constant theme in his serials. He attributes this to growing up in a middle-class family and his passion for telling stories to different kinds of audiences.”TVThis means drawing-room entertainment. Family members should be able to watch the play happily, without becoming bored or embarrassed by the content. Understanding each other is an important part of a family or couple; this simple message can be given without being preachy.