Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s next release is Amigos on February 10th, 2023. Mythri Movie Makers produced this film, which is written and directed by Rajendra Reddy. Ashika Ranganath is the female lead, and Ghibran is scoring the tunes. Ahead of the release, we interacted with the female lead for a brief interview, and here is the transcript.
Why did it take so long for you to enter the Telugu film industry?
The directors and production houses here should be questioned about this. Actually, I got a few offers in Tollywood, but due to a few issues like the allocation of call sheets and Covid, I couldn’t do one. But many keep asking me when I will make my Telugu debut, and I am happy about it.
How did you become part of Amigos?
Actually, the team told me they finalized another heroine. Then my manager said that the team was calling me. Director Rajendra gave a brief of the film’s plot on a phone call. I liked my character, and I found the doppelganger concept of Amigos very interesting.
Can you tell us about your Ishika’s role?
It is a very peculiar character. Every girl will have a dream about how her guy should be. She would have rejected many guys in matchmaking as she doesn’t find the guy with the desired qualities. I have got a proper Telugu heroine role with cute and funny moments.
How important is your role in the film, which will have Kalyan Ram as three doppelgangers?
It is a very important character. Though I don’t consider my role coming all the way throughout the story, I do have an important role, which is connected with the three doppelgangers. Though the screen time is not as much as Kalyan sir, I do have space to perform.
How is the working experience with Kalyan Ram?
I met Kalyan Ram on the film’s sets. But we didn’t have much conversation after that because we two don’t talk much. But, as days passed, he helped me with my Telugu dialogues. He is very supportive and has a sweet personality. Coming from such a big background, he is very simple and has no head weight.