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Laying bare life’s subtlety
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The critically acclaimed director known for expounding intricacies of human relations with rare refinement tells P. Sujatha Varma that his sole aim is to entertain people
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Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar
Pragmatic approach Director Neelakantha believes in portraying realism on screen
He says he is driven by his inner voice. “And the inner voice is God’s own voice if we understand it as our own Godliness. It creates a longing to be clean, clear and creative.”
It’s a delight to connect with the individual behind Telugu film director G. Neelakantha Reddy. A native of Kadapa district, his suave mannerisms are instant attraction that can have one listening to him for hours at a stretch.
His outstanding ventures like Show, which bagged the National award and Missamma that got him Nandi awards has proved beyond all doubts that he’s a cut above the rest.
Inspired by God
Making of Show was more like creating a new genre. How did Show happen? “I was reading the autobiography of Yogi Permanand. The thoughts injected in my mind were so profound that I just couldn’t afford to let them go waste.
The immediate idea that flashed across my mind was to translate them on to the screen. That’s precisely why I made it a point to mention in the beginning of the film that the film is dedicated to God. I was actually inspired by God and therefore, the result was bound to be good,” he says.
It wasn’t as if he strode in and stole the limelight one fine day. The spark was evident in his childhood itself. “My brother was a great fan of veterans like Bapu. In a way, he taught me how to look beyond the screen.”
Unable to muffle the silent storm rising within, Neelakantha went ahead and took to directing films that touched his audience’ hearts. Be it a powerful thought, a subtle message, he has portrayed it with élan.
After churning out not-so-impressive projects like Sada mee seva lo and Nandanavanam 120 kms, he is pinning hope on the success of his latest Raja, Genelia-starrer Mr. Medhavi. “It’s a romantic thriller and full of fun and frolic. I enjoyed making the film and I hope the audience will enjoy watching it too,” he says letting out a smile.
Nostalgia
Talking about his association with Vijayawada city, he reminisces the good old college days. “The five years I spent here to complete intermediate and degree courses are memorable days of life. Though I was very silent as a student, but college life had its own charm,” he recounts, adding: “I used to watch lot of Hollywood flicks in Leela Mahal and Navrang theatres here. I would often try to visualise the role of those working behind the silver screen to create such intense impact,” he says.
In the course of entertaining his fans, the director has gained knowledge that helps him in getting to know his true self and equips him with the wisdom, the spiritual science that allows him to maintain his balance, leading to a greater understanding of life.
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