Not many are aware about veteran actress Savitri’s descendants. But thanks to the grand gala audio launch of Mahanati, a biopic of legendary Savitri, her entire family was present on the dais. Savitri and Gemini Ganesan’s son Satish Kumaar, their daughter Vijaya Chamundeswari, Vijaya’s husband Govinda Rao and her elder son Arun, Arun’s wife Neethu, Arun’s son Rithwik, Vijaya’s younger son Abhinay, Abhinay’s wife Aparna and their cute toddler Swastika have all graced the do and lighten up the stage.
Satish Kumaar has shared the interesting anecdote of how he had first met director Nag Ashwin for a narration for just a couple of hours which eventually extended to two days. Satish said Nag is going to explore the unexplored life of Savitri. Satish said he had initially apprehensions when he had first heard about biopic of his mother Savitri. He said he had thought this biopic would be yet another tragic story, however, he said Nag Ashwin spell-bounded him with his narration, attention for detail. Satish said he is eagerly waiting for the film’s release. Savitri’s daughter Vijaya was also too excited to see the story of her mother Savitri. While VIjaya said she often used to meet Jamuna garu, ShoSowcar Janaki (Shavukaru Janaki) and ANR, Satish recalled his childhood memory of meeting legendary NTR on the sets. Satish said he is a great fan of NTR, ANR. Satish said he got emotional while Nag Ashwin narrated him the entire story. He said his mother would love to talk to all the artistes of the film had she lived today. He said his mother would share a lot of details with all the cast, if she was alive today.
While Dulquer is essaying the role of Gemini Ganesan, Keerthy Suresh plays the titular role Mahanati. Samantha, Vijay Deverakonda are seen as Madhuravani, a journalist, and a photographer respectively. The film is all set for release on May 9 in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
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