Writer-director Padmavathi Malladi talks about Gandhi Tatha Chettu, the need to cater to the Gen-Z audience, and why it was crucial for her film’s protagonist to shave her head, among other things
Padmavathi Malladi, who has previously written for prominent films like Mahanati, Radhe Shyam, and Manamantha, is gearing up for her directorial debut with the upcoming film Gandhi Tatha Chettu. The film also marks the acting debut of Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, the daughter of Pushpa 2 director Sukumar. The film’s trailer gained a lot of traction for its earnest theme of non-violence and its female protagonist, uniquely named Gandhi. It has already bagged many top honours at film festivals across the world.
Ahead of the film’s release, Padmavathi opens up about her writing process, the need to redefine filmmaking grammar with changing times, and more.
News Credit: Cinema Express
