Anil Ravipudi knows the pulse of audience, so he is making only super hits. The films he did with stars like Kalyan Ram, Sai Dharam Tej, Ravi Teja, Venkatesh and Varun Tej were biggest hits for the respective heroes. Will Sarileru Neekevvaru also become biggest hit for Mahesh Babu?
Anil Ravipudi seems to be pretty confident of delivering another hit with the Mahesh Babu starrer. “Besides fun, the film also has elements like patriotism, emotions and values. It will be like a complete festival meal with all the ingredients. We didn’t cross the border for comedy scenes.”
Did Mahesh Babu propose any changes in the script?
“Mahesh Babu at once liked the script and developed belief in it. There’s magic in the script. He listened to the full script just 20 days before going to the shoot. He did not propose any changes to the script.
When a person with army backdrop comes to the social life, his behavior will be completely different. That’s what he liked. All the fights in the society appear very small for army men, as there will be war like situation in the border every day.”
Anil Ravipudi also made it clear that there’s no factionism in the film. “It’s actually a play between three characters- Prakash Raj, Vijayashanthi and Mahesh Babu. How Prakash Raj as a state minister and how Mahesh Babu as army major reacts to certain things forms crux of the story.
Anil Ravipudi informs that the film is not about hero killing enemy, but hero bringing change in the enemy.
Actually, Jagapathi Babu was the original choice. But, he walked out of the project. “Jagapathi Babu couldn’t adjust his call sheets. There’s no personal reason in replacing him.”
Anil Ravipudi who failed in his attempt to rope in Vijayashanthi for Raja The Great became successful this time with Sarileru Neekevvaru. “She liked the script, especially her character. You’ll know why she chose this as her comeback film after 13 years of gap after watching the film in theaters.”
Anil says veteran maker Jandhyala is his biggest inspiration. “Jandhyala’s films have healthy comedy. In fact, it was he who introduced mannerisms in films. I’m his Ekelavya Shishya.”
Sarileru Neekevvaru is all set for a grand release on January 11th. Let’s see whether Anil continues his success streak with this film!
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