Published 20:06 IST, March 29th 2023

Dasara star Nani shares his take on Pan-Indian films: KGF, Pushpa, Baahubali were not...

Nani opens up about why Dasara will be a unique film and also calls his role in it the most challenging till date. He also comments on 'pan-Indian' cinema.

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Nani has been on a round of whirlwind promotions for his upcoming film, Dasara. In a recent interview, actor opened up about why he thinks film will succeed. Nani also gives insight in to his stance on pan-Indian films.

Nani on why Dasara is unique

Nani candidly admitted to finding his character in film, called Dharani, his most challenging role yet. Talking about film, he says that Dasara's world and atmosphere will be something new for audiences across India. He enunciates that setting of film will be familiar to neir Hindi r Telugu audiences. 

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Nani on director's vision for Dasara

Nani attributes his performance in film to debutant director Odhela Srikanth's vision. He recalls how director essentially also transformed in to Nani's character Dharani in order to bring his vision to life. Nani furr comments on Srikanth's clarity of thought and assuredness of what he wanted. actor shares how he was required to give multiple shots on first day of shoot in order to properly grasp what Srikanth expected of him. Only after a chat between actor-director duo, could Nani begin to understand Srikanth's elaborate vision for film, and character of Dharani in particular.

Dasara star on pan-Indian films

Nani also shared what he thought about on-going pan-Indian film narrative. He pointed out simply making a film available in 5 langus does t make it 'pan-Indian'. A film can only fit bill if it is unanimously accepted by audiences across country. He also pointed out that films like Baahubali, KGF and Pushpa were t pan-Indian since ir inception. It is audiences love, as per Nani, which has given se films that title.

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All about Dasara

Dasara, directed by Odhela Srikanth, starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh, is all set for a atrical release on 30 March. It is based in Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani in Telengana. Nani promises a high-octane, power packed film, which will be a unique experience for audiences. 

20:06 IST, March 29th 2023