With Gangs of Godavari nearing its release, the anticipation around the film has only been going high. Now, ahead of the release, the director, Krishna Chaitanya, shares insights and the creative vision behind the project.
K. Ramya Sree
Vishwak Sen, the dynamic actor known for his versatile performances, is set to embark on a thrilling journey with his upcoming project, Gangs of Godavari. Teaming up with actresses Anjali and Neha Sshetty, Vishwak is poised to deliver yet another powerful portrayal in this intense gangster drama, which is directed by Krishna Chaitanya and bankrolled by Sithara Entertainments.
With each film, Vishwak Sen has been redefining his craft, and Gangs of Godavari promises to be no exception. Set against the backdrop of the Godavari region, the film delves into the murky world of organised crime, showcasing Vishwak’s ability to inhabit complex characters with depth and nuance.
In anticipation of the film’s release on May 31, director Krishna Chaitanya engaged with us, offering insights into the making of Gangs of Godavari and the creative vision behind the project.
Speaking about why he chose to tell the story of violence that happens in the Godavari region, he shared, “Just like you see in Rayalaseema and Telangana, there are murders and conflicts in Andhra as well. Showing Godavari in a picturesque way every time felt very cliche for me. We are not that; there is more to Godavari than just its nature. I wanted to be real. Through this movie, I got the opportunity to show a good story paired with good emotions. From production to the whole cast and crew, everyone supported my story. The entire story is fictional.”
He added, “Gangs of Godavari unfold the saying, ‘You are your own enemy.’ I made this film within the limits of the liberty I had. Personally, this story is very close to mine. Everyone can take action, but emotions can be shown only if you feel them. In this film, the last 20 minutes will be an emotional rollercoaster. It will hit people hard, and I am very confident about it. This movie will be very emotional.”
The director further reveals that he didn’t make any changes to the story of the film after Vishwak came on board. The only apprehension he had was the accent. He further goes on: “Vishwak speaks Telangana, and our story was set against an Andhra backdrop. So I told him to focus a little more on the dialect. We hired a tutor. He learned for 15 days, and within a month, Vishwak did a good job. On this occasion, I also want to clarify that this movie has so many gangs in it, but this is not a gangster story, and I request that people not consider it a gangster film. There are no gangsters in this movie.”
While there are rumours that this film will have a sequel, the director clarified that he wants to make a sequel for this movie; however, nothing has been finalised yet. “If this movie turns out to be a hit, then I will write the sequel story in a month and make the film. I write stories very quickly, good or bad. The only advantage with it was that there was no delay because of me in any way. I am not here to please people. I do what I like, but I will be accommodating,” he laughed.
About the special song in the film, the director and Vishwak shared a funny banter. When Vishwak asked Chaitanya how he was performing, the director had only one thing to say, and in his words, “I told Vishwak, ‘Vishwak, you dance however you want to; nobody is going to look at you anyway in this item song.’ I feel that in a special song, if the attention goes to the hero, then we failed. Ayesha Khan performed extremely well in the song, and I was very happy about it.”
On the other hand, for the director, the film Powerbat is one of his most awaited films, which he wrote in two parts already. Giving clarity on when that movie will take off, he shared, “When I wrote the story for Powerbat, the first part was 2,280 shots. I have divided it, and this is a story that I like very much, but because of the limitations, I cannot do Powerbat. I need a hit for producers to put their trust in me. It’s a big story, so it will be in two parts whenever it materialises.”
