Vishwak Sen, the talented actor behind Gangs of Godavari and Gaami, is back with Mechanic Rocky and this time, he’s speaking his mind. In a candid interview, he discusses Mechanic Rocky, dispels rumours and shares his vision for his upcoming projects!
Young actor Vishwak Sen is coming up with another film, Mechanic Rocky and this is his third film this year. Earlier his films Gangs of Godavari and Gaami were released. The film is releasing on November 22. “The story is based on some real incidents and we have taken a burning point that we are discussing from the last four to five years,” said Vishwak Sen about the film.
The actor said he was a bit scared when he did this film. “As I said, it’s a topical point and if anyone gets the same thought and makes a film on the same subject, that’s why I’m scared. But luckily no one got the idea,” he said. He added that he did this film simultaneously along with Gangs of Godavari.
“I had to grow a moustache for Gangs of Godavari, then I had to get rid of it for Mechanic Rocky. I must therefore wait a while for the first movie when I work on this one,” said Vishwak Sen about doing it simultaneously. “The accent is also completely different for these two films. For this one it is the Telangana accent; for Gangs of Godavari it was the Godavari accent, so I had to adjust,” he added.
The actor said that it is not a big thing. “The first two hours may be difficult; after that, I get into the character and can adjust,” said Vishwak Sen.
Vishwak Sen earlier turned down the director for a few other films! In response to the question, Mechanic Rocky, did he dawdle here and there? “No, I didn’t and moreover, director Ravi Teja didn’t give me a chance as he completely took over the project,” said Vishwak. The earlier film Gangs of Godavari didn’t do well because it is reported that Vishwak Sen was involved in the direction for it. “It is not true; I didn’t do anything in that direction. There are many bigwigs in that project, like China Babu (producer), Vamsi Anna (Suryadevara Naga Vamsi) and Chaitanya (director). So when these people are around, I can’t be involved in the direction department,” said Vishwak Sen.
The actor said that they all met and decided with a majority. “We are a group of five or six people that include the director, me, the producer, editor and the cinematographer discuss and share our ideas and then go with the majority,” said Vishwak Sen. Asked about the actor sometimes talking like a warning at the public meeting of his films, he said ‘no.’ “Generally I speak loudly, because when I am on stage, I can’t hear my voice,” he said.
A few days back, at the pre-release function of Mechanic Rocky, Vishwak Sen said, ‘Veepulu Paguluthayi’ (if anyone writes personal.) “It’s not a vulgar word; those are common words used in most of the houses,” said the actor. He also pointed out a person at the same function. “No, I didn’t point out the regular and established organisations or people. I pointed out a few people who don’t want to show their face but write something wrong,” clarified the actor.
For another question, he said he didn’t say anything that he wanted to be in the news. “Now, the media has become huge and whatever I talk about goes viral. But I never wanted to be in the controversy and I know that controversies never help my film business. I was completely silent about Gaami and it collected nearly Rs 10 crores,” he said. He added that everyone has frustration, happiness and other emotions in them. “Sometimes the emotions come out,” he said. He added that he doesn’t know how to talk diplomatically. “I don’t know diplomacy and from the beginning I talk about whatever comes to my mind,” he said.
The actor said this film is going to have premiere shows in main cities. “I just watched the film and wanted to screen the premiere on November 21,” he said. In his upcoming projects, he said there are four films hitting the screens next year. Laila completed 60 percent and a film with Anudeep will start soon and also another film with Sudhakar.
