After delivering two blockbusters Lakshyam and Loukyam, Macho star Gopichand and director Sriwass are reuniting for another action entertainer, their hattrick project titled Rama Banam. Dimple Hayati plays the female lead in the film produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla under People Media Factory. The actress interacted with media recently and talked about the film and many more interesting things.

 

Talking about how she got into the picture, she said "I signed up to do 'Rama Banam' during the making of 'Khiladi'. I was way too glamorous in 'Khiladi'; I don't have to elaborate on how glamorous I was in the film. After the release of 'Khiladi', director Sriwass screen-tested me for 'Rama Banam' all over again to figure out if I would be suitable to do a family entertainer. Two look tests were done. Then Sriwass thought I was the right fit for this role"

 

Explaining how director helped, she said "In 'Khiladi', my character had two shades. In the first, I was traditional and in the second, I was way too glamorous. In 'Rama Banam', I am an urbane vlogger. The director helped me hone my expressions. I observed the body language and activity of happening bloggers. I watched cooking videos and stuff. I did my homework and then the director's instructions added to it."

 

She added "I am not social media-savvy. I post only once every 2-3 months. As such, playing a YouTube-savvy character in 'Rama Banam' felt totally new. Director Sriwass asked me to react naturally, the way I would react in particular situations in real life. I got to work with senior artists in the movie. It was a different experience altogether."

 

Sharing the experience working with Gopichand, she said "I am very happy. Gopichand Garu is a completely different person altogether. He speaks less, and I, too, don’t talk much on the sets. So, it was a bit challenging for me to work out that chemistry. Ravi Teja Garu, whom I worked with in Khiladi, was a total contrast. He used to be energetic always on set. My dances are relatively simpler in 'Rama Banam'.

 

Experience working with ensemble cast, she said "It was fun to work with Khushbu Sundar, Jagapathi Babu, Ali, Vennela Kishore, and several others. Khushbu, in particular, is like my second mother. I and her daughter have become good friends. We end up bumping into each other on repeat."

 

Talking about director, she said "Sriwass is a naughty director (laughs). His detailing is rare. He prods actors to keep learning and growing on set. He would ask me to observe the approach of actors like Jagapathi Babu and Khushbu. He is also close to my family members. He is like family"

 

Talking about Production house, she said "People Media Factory's TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibotla are on a success spree. They are very sweet people who get things done without hurting anyone. They do thorough homework and know how to strategize."

 

About the position of Telugu speaking actresses in Telugu Industry, she said "Telugu-speaking actresses are gaining a foothold in the industry again. Sree Leela is a Telugu-speaking heroine. I am Telugu-speaking. Change is already happening on my career front. The workmanship is changing. The approach to cinema is changing. The audience's perception is changing. In the old days, the likes of Jayaprada and Jayasudha were Telugu-speaking stars."

 

Talking about future projects, she said "I am doing a Tamil film currently, and the announcement regarding my next Telugu film will be out soon. Even the Tamil movie that I am part of is yet to be announced officially. Both these films have big stars as the protagonists."