Priyadarshi Interview: Cinema is only part of my life
Actor Priyadarshi discussed his Telugu film, ‘Court’, and how he stred comic characters and played the role of a leading person in offbeat films. Video Credit: The Hindu
A hot summer morning, a film production house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, discusses with activity. Poster of director Ram Jagdish court Line the walls as a court room drama with actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda. From MalleshamAnd BalgamUpcoming Sarangapani JathkamPriyadarshi has shaped her career carefully because her breakout role as comedic elder Palei Chopulu (2016). Now for almost a decade, they have basically balanced both original and intensive characters.
Giving credit to the developed landscape of Telugu cinema and those authors, he said, “There has always been a urge to take various roles,”
Priyadarshi; Still from ‘court’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
He remembers that being contacted for Yudham Sharanam(2017), where director Krishna Marimuthu clarified that the story had no place for comedy. “At that time, the ideal was that Nayak’s friend provided comic relief. I was happy to play a serious role. ,
Change the landscape
He recommends well-wishers to stick to comedy-the style that recognizes him-citing comedian examples that struggled in other roles. “But I could see cinema developing. For ScrutinySatish Cassetty did not see me as a comedian. Then Raj offered MalleshamI noticed that young writers like Tharoun Bhaskar, Vivek Atreya and Prasanth Verma are getting the support of manufacturers. Palace Fear Even today remains unconventional, “he reflects.
Seizing new opportunities, Priyadarshi discovered web series and non-drainage films with roles Defeated (Directed by Abhilash Reddy) and Match (Directed by Uday Gurra). “Everyone did a more interesting job,” he says. “after MalleshamI could not afford to sit idle for four years Balgam,
His roles in mainstream films with popular stars helped him gain visibility in Tier-Two and rural markets. “Sudden stardom Jai lava kusa, MCAAnd Vunnadhi Ocket Zindagi Exposed more people for my work. The experience of working in big budget films also respected my craft, allowing me to work like films Balgam With more confidence. His growing popularity also meant that the audience was more likely to follow them in offbeat projects.
Discussion on courtPriyadarshi says that she felt an authentic voice in debut director Ram Jagdish. “Anyone can learn filmmaking from books, internet or film school. But what do we choose to communicate through our films. Rama is from Visakhapatnam; His father is a tailor. He sees the world differently. Initially, he made a romance, in which I was not interested. Then he misrepresented a friend on charges of a crime. I suggested research on similar cases whether a compelling story has come out. Like a hardworking journalist, he did extensive research and returned with a solid story. We could not make mistakes while addressing the POCSO Act. ,
Art mimics life
Priyadarshi likes to travel on her own, backpacking, such as she trekped in the area around Manali a year ago. He is also a fond Chawla Pathak. All this, he agrees, helps to declare his brain with the constant rigor of cinema. “Cinema is only part of my life. My inspirations come from the real world. If I had no friends like Jakrishna, then my portrayal court Can not be so well shaped. I take inspiration from my friends who do different things. A day is an IT professional and fixes cars at night; There is another technology that cracked the code to create a safe computer. In my character 35 Do I pay tribute to the teachers whom I hated in school, ”says Priyadarshi. The stimulation of learning about meeting new people, learning about their cultures and coming with travel, he says, he keeps him grounded.
Priyadarshan says court In the production design and dialogue, the court tries for authenticity in its depiction of the court room. With the help of his lawyer friends, especially Jakrishna, he obtained permission to go to the Telangana High Court, where he saw the lawyers at work. The exact way of wearing gowns in the formal language used while addressing the judges, he absorbed every detail. “Registrar of the High Court, Professor Chandrashekhar gave me books to study. During filming, we were in constant contact with lawyers to ensure accuracy, ”he shared.
Keep it on
Priyadarshi in ‘Court’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In this summer, Priyadarshi also takes leadership Sarangapani JathkamDirector Mohankrishna Indraganti had earlier mentioned that he had discovered the fine nuances of Priyadarshi’s performance during editing through the camera. Asked about this development – looking at his theater background – Priyadarshi credited his masters, NJ Bhikshu and Aruna Bhikshu to teach the difference between stage and screen performances. “I am also fond of this for my early directors like Tharoun Bhaskar, who guided me when or a performance should be increased when the performance should be increased. Watching films with the audience in theaters, I realized that there was no need to do anything, ”he explains. Of course, exceptions exist – like Save tigersWhere he intentionally played a loud role.
Workingly court,
He also makes it clear that while the film is a victim from a disadvantaged background, it does not discuss caste. “The POCSO Act applies to all, so the director chose the caste not to make a defined factor,” they say. Parallel drawing of AnamikaTelugu remake StoryHe said, “Director Sekhar Kamula removed the angle of pregnancy to express the audience sympathy with the position of the hero instead of his position.” We made a similar effort here, hopefully the audience will connect with the plight of the boy at the human level. ,
Published – March 12, 2025 03:07 pm IST
