Calling for original

DIFFERENT LEAGUE

Meanwhile directors like Rajamouli have proved that if a film is interesting, it will be a success irrespective of the genre. He made Baahubali in a folk backdrop and the film was a nationwide rage. Films like Rudhramadevi and Guatamiputra

Satakarni have followed. Last year Soggade Chinni Nayana too was successful — it had a local flavour and nativity.

In one of his interviews, Rana Daggubati said that Baahubali is the inspiration for him to do the underwater war film Ghazi. He said, “This film is definitely a different genre and we believe in the subject. The audience doesn’t expect this kind of film in Telugu — it is the first war-at-sea film in India and I hope it paves way for others to come up with more subjects like this.” The film is based on the true incident that happened in the India-Pakistan 1971 war where the Indian Naval forces attacks the Pakistani ship Ghazi.

“If you look at history or read our literature, there are so many stories but when we make a film from it, there are many waiting to criticise. Instead, appreciating it will give others a chance to come up with more films on different genres,” reflects Krish. A good sign is that after the success of Baahubali,

Rudhramadevi and Gautamiputra Satakarni, megastar Chiranjeevi too is also planning to come up with a film that reflects history. His 151st film is based on the life of freedom fighter Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy. Looks like other filmmakers and stars too may follow suit.