Venu Udugula says Sai Pallavi's role in 'Virata Parvam' is 'crucial' and 'intriguing'

Venu Udugula of Needi Naadi Oke Katha (2018) fame is soon going to resume shooting of his forthcoming political-drama Virata Parvam. Recently, director talked about Sai Pallavi's role in upcoming film. In media interview published on an online portal, Venu Udugula revealed that Sai Pallavi plays a crucial role in Virata Parvam.

He furr added that Sai Pallavi's character in Virata Parvam is 'intriguing' and 'crucial'. He exclaimed that he is impressed with Sai Pallavi's performance in film, and added that she performed her character with finesse. 

Meanwhile, in interview, Venu Udugula put an end to rumours speculating that Sai Pallavi's character in film is inspired by singer and activist Belli Lalitha. He exclaimed that Sai Pallavi's role in t inspired by late activist. Belli Lalitha was reportedly founder of Telangana Kala Samithi. She was a singer and an activist who during 90s fought for statehood of Telangana region. Belli Lalitha also was a folklore singer. Belli Lalitha was reportedly killed in 1999. 

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Venu Udugula on what inspired him to make Virata Parvam

Virata Parvam, starring Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi in lead, is reportedly based on 1990 protest that happened in Telegana for statehood, among ors. Venu Udugula, a resident of Warangal, a district where many movements transpired, in a recent media interview, revealed what inspired him to make Virata Parvam. Venu Udugula exclaimed that movements and events that occurred while he was growing inspired him to make upcoming film. 

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Meanwhile, shooting of Venu Udugula-directorial is stalled due to pandemic. shoot will start only after coronavirus scare subsides, revealed director in interview. Virata Parvam also features National-Award winning actor Priyamani, Nandita Das, Easwari Rao, and Zarina Wahab in prominent roles.

Virata Parvam is bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Suresh Babu under ir respective production banners. forthcoming movie is yet to finish shooting. 

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Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi, last seen in Selvaraghavan's NGK, is awaiting release of Shekhar Kammula's Love Story. movie, starring Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya in lead, is a heart-wrenching love story of two people. film marks Sai Pallavi and Shekhar Kammula's second collaboration after Fidaa (21017). Besides upcoming film, re are reports that suggest Sai Pallavi has signed a movie with Nani. 

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