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Come June 10, veteran actor Krishnam Raju, who will
be celebrating his birthday on Wednesday, will be
completing 50 years in the industry as an actor. One of
the few who carved a niche for himself despite the
overbearing presence of the Big Four, Krishnam Raju
points out that he has no regrets or unfulfilled desires
in life. "For an artiste one life is not enough to achieve
what he wants.
The good thing is that I was content and happy with
the roles that I've played on screen," he insists, with a
playful smile. While the septuagenarian is yet to realise
his wish of directing a film, he will be shepherding a
new feature on his esteemed Gopikrishna Movies soon.
To star his nephew Prabhas in the lead, it will be an
emotional love story. "It will also boast of some
action.
The script work is going on and we have a director in
mind. We will announce more details at an appropriate
time," he sheds light. So when will he take his long-
delayed Okka Adugu' on to floors? "It's a very
progressive subject on education. I was keen on
directing it before 2014 elections but somehow things
failed to materialise. I will direct the subject for sure."
He points out that he invests a lot of time on the
scripting of his films, hence his production ventures
take time. "If we crack an idea and if it shapes up to
our liking we will complete the final draft before going
to sets. And if the idea doesn't turn up to our liking,
we will work on a new one. Our production house
believes in bound script. "Even for Billa' we altered
Malaysian schedules twice because we didn't get a full
script.
Though the writer and director suggested that they will
pen it down in Malaysia, I didn't budge," he exults.
Bring up Baahubali' topic and he fails to hide his
excitement, "Prabhas has got so much recognition with
the film that many people are now addressing me as
Baahubali' peddananna," he guffaws, adding, "It will
open in 5,000 screens across China shortly.
It has minted Rs 700 crore till now and it will breach
the Rs 1,000 crore mark. No Hindi film has ever
crossed Rs 600 crore." On the question of Prabhas'
marriage, he responds, "I've took a promise from him
during Sankranti. He assured me he will marry by the
end of this year. We have to search for a girl." For
now, the rebel star is keen on contributing to the film
industry.
"For every 10 lakh individuals across the country, there
are only seven-eight screens. I am working towards
the idea of setting up small screens, which can
accommodate 50-150 people, in each street. If the
number of screens increases, every section of the
society can get exposure to films.
Ramesh Prasad, Shyam Prasad Reddy, SS Rajamouli
and Shobu Yarlagadda have come forward to extend
their help in this regard. It will take another two-three
months for us to come up with a concrete plan. We are
in discussions with central and state governments for
the purpose," he explains, signing off.
be celebrating his birthday on Wednesday, will be
completing 50 years in the industry as an actor. One of
the few who carved a niche for himself despite the
overbearing presence of the Big Four, Krishnam Raju
points out that he has no regrets or unfulfilled desires
in life. "For an artiste one life is not enough to achieve
what he wants.
The good thing is that I was content and happy with
the roles that I've played on screen," he insists, with a
playful smile. While the septuagenarian is yet to realise
his wish of directing a film, he will be shepherding a
new feature on his esteemed Gopikrishna Movies soon.
To star his nephew Prabhas in the lead, it will be an
emotional love story. "It will also boast of some
action.
The script work is going on and we have a director in
mind. We will announce more details at an appropriate
time," he sheds light. So when will he take his long-
delayed Okka Adugu' on to floors? "It's a very
progressive subject on education. I was keen on
directing it before 2014 elections but somehow things
failed to materialise. I will direct the subject for sure."
He points out that he invests a lot of time on the
scripting of his films, hence his production ventures
take time. "If we crack an idea and if it shapes up to
our liking we will complete the final draft before going
to sets. And if the idea doesn't turn up to our liking,
we will work on a new one. Our production house
believes in bound script. "Even for Billa' we altered
Malaysian schedules twice because we didn't get a full
script.
Though the writer and director suggested that they will
pen it down in Malaysia, I didn't budge," he exults.
Bring up Baahubali' topic and he fails to hide his
excitement, "Prabhas has got so much recognition with
the film that many people are now addressing me as
Baahubali' peddananna," he guffaws, adding, "It will
open in 5,000 screens across China shortly.
It has minted Rs 700 crore till now and it will breach
the Rs 1,000 crore mark. No Hindi film has ever
crossed Rs 600 crore." On the question of Prabhas'
marriage, he responds, "I've took a promise from him
during Sankranti. He assured me he will marry by the
end of this year. We have to search for a girl." For
now, the rebel star is keen on contributing to the film
industry.
"For every 10 lakh individuals across the country, there
are only seven-eight screens. I am working towards
the idea of setting up small screens, which can
accommodate 50-150 people, in each street. If the
number of screens increases, every section of the
society can get exposure to films.
Ramesh Prasad, Shyam Prasad Reddy, SS Rajamouli
and Shobu Yarlagadda have come forward to extend
their help in this regard. It will take another two-three
months for us to come up with a concrete plan. We are
in discussions with central and state governments for
the purpose," he explains, signing off.
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