‘If a decent and classy item song comes my way, I’ll do it’

Actress Gehna Sippy, who is currently all excited for upcoming theatrical release Gaalodu, opens up about being a fan of actress Sai Pallavi, and also shares some interesting tidbits about her character in the film.

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Gehna Sippy awaits the theatrical release of her upcoming flick Gaalodu, which will hit the theaters on November 18. Starring Sudigali Sudheer as the hero, the film also features Saptagiri, Shakalaka Shankar, and others. The film is written and directed by Raja Sekar Reddy Pulicharla and has music by Bheems Ceciroleo. Gehna, who was recently seen in Chor Bazaar shares some insights about the film.

She began saying, “I grew up in Mumbai where I graduated in commerce. While in college, I was hardly into studies because my focus was entirely on acting. There was no parental pressure as well. I was obsessed with movies and watched too many of them during the lockdown, right from films like Mahanati to many others. Tollywood attracted me instantly. I love Fidaa. I am also a fan of Sai Pallavi.”

The director cast her in Gaalodu after seeing her profile and photographs. She knew the meaning of the title as an idler who is good for nothing! And she thought the title is quite appealing and the audience will connect with it, so she came on board.

She explained her character, “I am a bubbly college-going girl from a rich family in the film. It’s a relatable character in many ways. Since the film is a love story, my character has got a lot of importance. It was a joyous experience shooting for the movie in different locations, especially Ladakh. It was challenging to shoot in tough weather conditions.”

Sharing her camaraderie with Sudheer Babu, she says, “Sudheer is a nice human being who makes everyone comfortable. Your fellow actors have to be empathetic and understanding. It was fun working with him. I have previously watched his Jabardasth skits. While I am a rich girl in the film, he comes from a different economic background in Gaalodu. How we bump into each other and our friendship takes off is fun to watch.”

In Chor Bazaar, her previous film, she played a mute girl. Before entering the Telugu film industry, she watched a lot of Telugu movies. Over the years, she has learned to go with the flow. At the moment, she is learning the ropes as an actor. Dance is something she is trained in. She has been fond of dance and acting since her childhood. She used to teach dance as well.

“If a decent ‘item’ song comes my way and it is classy, I am ready to latch onto it. I am not against doing special songs. It has to be a peppy one like the recent ‘Ranu Ranu’ and ‘Ma Ma Mahesha’,” she ceased the chat.