Ahead of the theatrical release of 'KA' on October 31, its heroines have interacted with the media. Nayan Sarika of 'AAY' fame and Tanvi Ram elaborated on their roles in the movie. One gathers that directors Sujith and Sandeep have cast them in meaty roles in the period action thriller with sci-fi elements.
Here we bring you excerpts from their joint interview:
Nayan Sarika:
I landed 'KA' when I was filming for 'AAY'. My profile did the rounds among production houses. The makers of 'KA' asked me to attend a look-test session in Hyderabad.
Satyabhama is my character's name in 'KA'. She is traditional in her attire. The climax of 'KA' kept haunting me after I listened to the story. The audience will go through a similar experience.
I have done 'Gam Gam Ganesha' as well before. In the crime comedy, I had a modern look. On the other hand, in 'AAY' and 'KA', my costumes are traditional. There is a reason Kiran's character refers to Mahanati Savitri in one of the scenes. The directors intended my character to be reminiscent of Savitri. She is a great inspiration. I believe in natural enactment during emotional scenes without the use of glycerin.
Kiran Abbavaram is a passionate actor who has poured his all into 'KA'. He is someone who is open to feedback. 'KA' has some high-stakes action sequences. Kiran pulled them off without a body double. 'KA' is essentially the hero's story. Laced with plot twists, it is full of surprises. At the same time, the story is beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries. 'KA' touches upon rare themes.
Tanvi and I got to be friends during the making. We share a few scenes with each other. Shooting for 'KA' was a fun-filled experience. It was like working with family members.
Tanvi Ram:
I have previously acted in 'Ante Sundaraniki'. In 'KA', I play a meaty character named Radha. The characterization is detailed. When the directors narrated the script, I realized that Radha is integral to the story. She is a school teacher who doesn't live in the same timeline as the male protagonist and the other female lead. It is up to the audience to figure out how Radha is connected to the other timeline. I am waiting for 'KA' to be released on October 31 so that I can dive more into the writing part.
What I like a lot about Kiran is that he respects his fellow artists a great deal. He is remarkably dedicated to his craft. His support has been great throughout. The working atmosphere on the sets was quite cooperative.
The story is set in a unique town named Krishnagiri. Each of the primary characters is important. The climax is exceptional, I must say. There are a few defining moments that bind the primary characters. The audience are going to understand the thought that went behind the title of the movie once they watch it. This is a high-quality product.
Portraying Radha was a demanding role, with many late-night shoots. As a night owl, this was a significant challenge, but it also brought unexpected joy and camaraderie. Radha's character is emotionally complex, requiring me to delve into deep emotional states, particularly during the crying scenes.
Filming the night-time sequences from multiple angles meant repeatedly accessing a multitude of emotions, which was emotionally draining. While this experience was a departure from my usual self, it's an essential part of an actor's craft.
