Ghost stories have always fascinated filmmakers. From ghosts seeking revenge to those looking for love, we have seen films that have thrilled and given us goosebumps in equal measure. The latest to join this bandwagon is the Kannada film Kaanadante Mayavadanu .
Said to be a romantic fantasy with all the commercial ingredients, it is written and directed by Raj Pathipati, who makes his début as a director. The film is produced by Back Benchers Motion Picture and is set for release in early November.
The film’s title comes from the popular song ‘Kaanadante maayavadanu, namma Shiva Kailasa serikondanu’, which was sung by Puneeth Rajkumar as a child artiste for the hit film
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Vikas, who has carved a niche for himself as an writer, lyricist, film editor and director, makes his début as a leading man with
“Editing,” says Vikas, “is a real challenge as it has to be done in such a way that the audience does not lose its concentration while watching the serial or a film. Editing serials is a Herculean task. Many women watch them while doing their household chores. So we ensure that the scenes are a little prolonged so that even if she rushes to switch off her stove and gets back, she does not miss anything. In films, everything happens in a split second. Editing is a skill.”
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Vikas has a word of praise for the director, Raj, saying, “This is the best script I have ever read. I was excited and was ready to work on it thinking a big name would be cast as the lead. But Raj offered me the lead. I was doubly thrilled.”
Will he go back to directing soon? “Not yet. I have worked hard on my body language, walk, learnt dance and fights. I would love to explore a few more roles before going back behind the camera.”