"Sodara," starring Sampoornesh Babu and Sanjosh as heroes, explores the bond between brothers and is directed by Man Mohan Manem Palli. Produced by Chandra Chagandla under the Can Entertainments banner, the film features Aarti Gupta as the lead actress and is set to release on April 25th. On Tuesday, Aarti Gupta interacted with the media, sharing insights about the film. Here are the highlights of the conversation:
Tell us about your background?
Born and raised in Chandigarh, I am now settled in Mumbai. I have acted in a few Bollywood films before, but "Sodara" is my first Telugu movie.
What attracted you to be a part of this film?
I agreed to the film because I liked the story. The beauty of the script is that it's a light-hearted family drama. You can watch this movie with your friends, and family. I also really liked my character in the film. I play an innocent village girl. A simple village girl, educated, innocent, and dignified – that's my character.
How was it working with Sampoornesh and Sanjosh?
Both of them are very sweet people and extremely cooperative. There's a lot of energy on set when they are both there.
You posted on Instagram that you are learning Telugu, why is that?
I was inspired by the words of producer SKN at the film's trailer launch and decided to learn Telugu. Telugu sounds very beautiful. If I want to settle here, I need to learn Telugu. Only then will I feel comfortable.
How is Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has an inexplicable energy. It's calm, and I am very hopeful that I will get busy here. I believe in it.
What about director Mohan Garu?
Director Mohan Garu is very cooperative and supportive. He gave me a character with scope for performance. I was able to act well because of him.
Have you seen Sampoornesh's previous films?
I had heard about Sampoornesh. I know he is considered an out-of-the-box actor. I am aware of his fan base. I watched his previous film, "Martin Luther King."
How did it feel to play a traditional character?
I have played traditional characters before. In real life too, I am a simple girl; my personality is like that. I played a character in this film that is very close to my real personality.
What kind of genres do you like?
I want to do all kinds of roles and all kinds of films. If needed, I will do any kind of character.
Do you want to do performance-oriented roles or glamorous roles?
I want to do performance-oriented roles. If we can act well, we look beautiful. Even if we are beautiful but can't act, we don't look glamorous. My first priority is performance-oriented films.
Who is the heroine that inspires you?
I really like Alia Bhatt. Her journey and the roles she has done have inspired me. Her film selection is also good.
Who is your favorite hero in Tollywood?
I really like Allu Arjun Garu; I love his movies.
What do you like about Telugu cinema?
I really like the time punctuality in Telugu cinema. I also really like the professionalism of the artists here. I really liked the equal treatment given to every artist. I still have a lot to learn about Telugu cinema.
