Nani on Ante Sundaraniki

Nani is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his film Ante Sundaraniki. The film directed by Vivek Athreya and starring Nazriya Nazeem in the lead role is releasing on June 10,2022. In the meantime, Nani speaking to scribes shared the secrets of Ante Sundaraniki.

Ante Sundaraniki story

I  was instantly impressed with the story.

About director Vivek Athreya

When Vivek Athreya came to narrate the story, I had a strong feeling that he is going to be the top director in the future. He has got his own style in writing and taking. is a pleasure to be a part of the journey of future top directors, rather than working with present leading directors. Vivek is one of such directors that even if he gives his story to someone else, they will not be able to handle it like him.

On judging new directors

I do not have a body of work when I was new to the industry. I created my own body of work. I should also give such a platform to those who have talent. If I believe in talent, I will not think about anything else.

On Comedy timing and Ante Sundaraniki role

Ante Sundaraniki will have very different timing. I did not do any character so far with such timing. This movie does not match the dialogue template of my old movies. Vivek wrote in such a way that I cannot even replicate the old Nani. It would be very hilarious. You will see new Nani and new timing. Surely all of you will like it.

About his role in Ante Sundaraniki

Not just brahmin characters, we dramatize some characters in films even though they are not as such in the real life. But Ante Sundaraniki is not like that. Director Vivek Athreya comes from a traditional Brahmin family. You’re going to see a very authentic atmosphere. Even the smallest details are very obvious. When you watch the movie, you also feel like you are traveling along with the characters.

On slipping into the shoes of Sundar's character

It's a little easier for me to do innocent characters. It would be even better if that innocence was there in the script itself. Sundar's innocence has a different level. The statutory warning we regularly see is no drinking and no smoking. When it comes to our movie, the warning goes like this - 'Sundar neither smokes cigarettes nor drinks alcohol, but those are the only bad habits he does not have. Sundar is not as innocent as he appears in the trailer. Director Vivek while narrating the story stated, "Sundar is a very worst fellow sir. But we have to ensure the audience falls in love with him in every frame". That is the magic of Sundar. The Sundar's Worst nature is seen through innocence. In short, Sundar is an innocent Cunning Fellow. (Laughs).

On his chemistry with Naresh

It’s the best track, among the movies we have done together. This will take our combination to the next level.

About Nazriya's role and character

When I and Vivek were thinking about the character, we repeatedly thought we need someone like Nazriya to play the role. We started looking but could not find anyone. Later, we thought why not Nazriya herself. She has already turned down even the biggest movie offers. But as soon as she heard the story, she said ‘I will do it’. She completely did justice to that role. Fahad is also very excited about this movie. We were at their house when we went to Kochi promotions.

On Ante Sundaraniki comparisons with Maro Charitra, Seetha Koka Chiluka

Not at all. Ante Sundaraniki is a very refreshing heart-warming movie.

About his love marriage with Anjana

My marriage is a very happy marriage. We got the nod from both the families. But they are a family of scientists, wherein I am an actor. They were slightly confused at first. But when they spoke to me once, they believed in me and got married to their daughter happily.