Mumbai: Versatile actor Arvind Swamy, who has ruled the Southern film industry for a long time, says he hopes to wield the megaphone soon.”I have plans to get into direction. Yes, I have written two scripts that I will be directing soon in a year or so. I am not sure whether it will be in Hindi or Tamil,” Arvind told IANS.
Arvind, who made his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam’s 1992 film “Roja”, is returning to the Hindi film world with debutant director Tanuj Bhramar’s upcoming film “Dear Dad”The actor feels now audiences have changed and they are more receptive to new ideas.”I was not working for a while, but now I wanted to come back and enjoy my work.
These days audiences have also changed… They are more receptive to new ideas. I didn’t want to do the regular films. Now, it’s my time to choose films with so many options that I have,” he said. “Dear Dad” is a bitter-sweet coming-of-age story involving a father-son duo — 14 year old Shivam and his 45-year-old father Nitin Swaminathan.
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Naga Chaitanya Wins Best Actor at INCA Awards for Thandel
Actor Naga Chaitanya has been honoured with the Best Actor (Telugu) award at the inaugural Indian National Cinema Academy (INCA) Awards, held last evening in Mumbai. The actor, who is currently enjoying a winning streak after his recent recognition at the Telangana Gaddar Awards, received the accolade for his impactful performance as Thandel Raju in the critically acclaimed film Thandel.
The film, inspired by the real-life stories of fishermen from Srikakulam, struck a strong emotional chord with audiences. Naga Chaitanya’s grounded and restrained performance has been widely appreciated, with many still praising his portrayal of the character.
Speaking at the event, Naga Chaitanya said, “Every film, every character gives and takes something from you, and Thandel is that film for me. The character Thandel Raju has taught me so much. Bringing the stories of Andhra fishermen from Srikakulam to life has been a memorable journey. I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life. I thank my director Chandoo Mondeti, producers Allu Aravind garu, Bunny Vasu garu, Sai Pallavi, DSP, and the entire team. Without you, I wouldn’t be standing here today.”
With consecutive recognitions, Naga Chaitanya continues to focus on strong, character-driven narratives. The INCA Awards, a new addition to the Indian film calendar, brought together talent from 12 film industries, further highlighting the growing acclaim for Thandel and its lead performance.
