Hot Hunk Rana's Virataparvam is racing for a grand release on June 17,2022. Rana speaking to scribes shared the inside out of Virataparvam.
On Virataparvam title
Virata Parvam in Mahabharata is a story of exile. There is a similar agnostic struggle in Virata Parvam.
On Virataparvam forest backdrop
Most of my shootings have taken place in the jungles over the last four years. I spent most of the time there. The story takes place in the 90s, when it comes to Virata Parvam. We realistically shot the scenes of naxals in the forests and atmosphere of those days. I did a great love story for the first time in my career. It’s a very deep love story. It tells about how far does a person go for love, and how much does he/she sacrifice? The script seemed too deep while reading. The story was very heavy. Virata Parvam had such a deep feeling when reading the story about what it feels like to be pushed into a deep sea. I never heard a story like Virata Parvam and never took such a burden.
On Virataparvam's serious plot
Some stories need a commercial tone. Some stories need a serious tone. I do not know if they will clap at the sight of Virat Parvam but they will be afraid to think that it is true. This is such an honest story.
Virataparvam's relevance to current generation
This is the perfect time for Virat Parvam. The cinematic experience is all about leaving our world and staying in another world. Virata Parvam is a movie with such an experience. The movie is very new. Usually, a love story goes relaxed and happy. But Virata Parvam goes with fear. This variation is very new.
About his views on Naxals after Virataparvam
Recreating time is possible because of the movie. We only know a few things about the Naxal movement by watching TV and from the newspapers. But how can they be real? Why did even university students become Naxals? They don't go into such details. Some such details are known in the form of words in the story of Ravanna. Some events and political dramas run. But the main essence of this story is love.
About his character Ravanna in the film
Ravanna's character is not a real character. We designed it. His character is inspired by leaders like Che Guevara etc. Ravanna is a doctor. But then the circumstances make Ravannani a poet and later a revolutionary leader.
On balancing Ravanna's love life and Naxal life
Ravanna does not sing songs for love. Ravanna's character is very intense. There are strong emotions. As mentioned earlier, there is a moral dilemma throughout the film.
More about Ravanna's love life
I can't tell the whole story now (laughs) but Ravanna and all the members of the rebellion have a definite target. They are the people who live to believe that society is more important than family and friendships. Vennela enters the life of Ravanna who is going without any personal agenda. This is where a moral dilemma comes into play. Working for a goal? Want to relax with family? is the moral dilemma. This movie is about a moral dilemma.
Challenges while playing Ravanna's role
Ravanna is a character with a lot of intensity. I and director Venu used to always discuss how they write such strong poetry and how much depth do they have.
On Sai Pallavi's performance
Sai Pallavi is a great actress. There is another level in the role of Vennela in the Virat Parvam. In the trailer, there is a dialogue that this is the story of Vennela. I don't know if someone else will play the role of Ravanna but no one else can do the role of Vennela except Sai Pallavi. She is a very simple person. I think she delivers such amazing performances, because of that simplicity.
About the presence and importance of Zarina Wahab, Priyamani, Eshwari Rao, and Nandita Das.
Besides Ravanna and Vennela, almost all the characters in the film are also prominent. The story progresses rapidly with dialogues and ideas told by the other characters besides the main characters. "Zarina Waheb, Priyamani, Wshwari Rao, Nandita Das ... all these characters are strong. This is a female film. Men who watch the film at the special screenings are saying Wow but the female audience is in tears and are saying it is wonderful.
On Virataparvam previews and response
There was a very positive response. Everyone who has seen the movie says it is wonderful. I sang a song for the first time in Virata Parvam.