Anand Deverakonda’s recent film, Middle Class Melodies, showcased the beauty of Guntur town, receiving much appreciation from critics and viewers alike. Similarly, Payal Rajput’s November-release crime-thriller, Anaganaga O Athidhi, explored the simplicity of a village populace to perfection.
Young director Vinod Ananthoju, who arrived in T-town with a bang with his Middle Class Melodies, tells us about what helped his directorial. “I believe a new location offers a refreshing look and feel to a movie, and as expected, it received phenomenal response in this film too,” explains Vinod. Talking about his experiences while filming, he says, “I hail from Guntur, so I was familiar with all the important spots in the town and could exploit it to the hilt in the film. I am also a foodie, as are most Guntur citizens, so all the food joints shown in the song I had visited them several times.”
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