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4 March 2020
Hyderabad Brahmaji is one of the most successful and familiar actors on Telugu screen today. He talks about what made him so successful. He also talks about the debut film of his son (Sanjay) - O Pitta Katha..
You are seen in important characters in all important films in recent years. What's the secret?
Last few years have seen the birth of new production houses like Mythri Moviemakers, 14 reels and Haarika Hassine. These 3 production houses are most prolific filmmakers in last few years These producers are like personal friends to me. For example, the producers of Mythri have recommended me for Rangasthalam. I have never worked with Sukumar in the past and he cast me because of that recommendation. I have known all the top directors of Telugu cinema since the days they have worked as assistant directors. I always maintain a good relationship with everybody in sets irrespective of their position. It helped me in the long run. Having talent is important, but it's more important to have good interpersonal skills to be successful.
Why do you think the audience like you?
They like me because I have been doing good roles. And most of the roles are different. If you see Brahmanandam or Vennela Kishore, the audience will laugh the moment they are introduced on screen. But, when they see me, they don’t come to a conclusion about which type of role I play. 4 out of 6 characters I play are different.
Tell us how the O Pitta Katha film happened?
Sanjay (my son) was working in the Navy and he expressed his willingness to venture into acting around 3 years back. I was surprised at his newly found interest. Krishna Vamsi asked him to join his team so that he can observe how the films are made. Working with Krishna Vamsi helps a lot. Sanjay has worked with Krishna Vamsi as AD for Nakshatram film. Allu Arvind has suggested that I should get a demo (showreel) done so that it can be shown for the prospective producers/directors.
Chendu Muddu is from Amalapuram and he grew up in a place called Kamakshi Peetham. He has also worked with Pedda Vamsi in the past. He narrated a story to me. It’s like the story of the Bollywood film Race that is set up in a backdrop like Amalapuram. I loved the story. This kind of screenplay has never been seen on Telugu screen before. It has three perspectives. One each from the two characters and then what really happened. Chendu made a short film using this story with Sanjay as the main lead. Merlapaka Gandhi loved it and he wanted to produce it as a feature film. Then Hanu Raghavapudi also wanted to produce it. Then both their films flopped (Krishnarjuna Yuddam and Lie) and I didn’t want to trouble them. That’s when I noticed Bhavya creations and approached them. They wanted Chandra Sekhar Yeleti to give a go-ahead. Chandra Sekhar Yeleti loved the story and asked Bhavya Creations to produce the film. That’s how O Pitta Katha film came alive.
You have used all your might to get superstar and megastar into promoting the film?
I am just the father of the hero. I have no financial benefits about the film. I am an honest person. I wouldn’t misuse them to blindly promote a film. I requested them to be involved in promotions only after I became confident that the film is very good. If the film is bad, I can’t face them in future as they might have thought I used them to promote a bad film. The main reason why I am so much involved in this film is not because of my son. It’s because of the director. He is talented and worked very hard to come to this level.
Looks and fitness
I sleep for at least 8 hours a day. I eat healthy food. I am happy. The main reason why I look younger is because I chant. I recite a Buddhist chant - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. It helped a lot to keep myself happy all the time. It also gave me a lot of positivity. I do chant it for others too. It makes the world around me a happier place.
Do you have any other plans in the film industry?
No. I want to die as an actor..
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