Venky Atluri interview: National Award winner on Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ and age-gap romance
National Award-winning director Venky Atluri discusses his creative process following his recent success with 'Lucky Baskhar' and his upcoming film 'Vishwanath & Sons'. The interview explores his transition from romantic dramas to complex narratives, specifically focusing on how he approaches the sensitive theme of an age-gap relationship in his new project starring Suriya.
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The article provides insight into the evolving storytelling techniques of a prominent Indian filmmaker and highlights the industry's ongoing exploration of mature, nuanced themes in mainstream cinema.
In mid-July, as director Venky Atluri was adding the finishing touches on his upcoming Tamil-Telugu film Vishwanath & Sons , another milestone arrived. The 72nd National Film Awards recognised him with the Best Screenplay (Dialogue Writer) award for his 2024 Telugu film Lucky Baskhar .
When the announcement was made, Venky admitted the news took its time to sink in. He describes the honour as a validation of his efforts. “It also makes me more responsible,” he says.
“It also makes me more responsible,” he says. “People will now pay closer attention to how I write and portray my characters.”
Speaking at Sithara Entertainments’ office in Hyderabad, Venky reflects on his writing process, his approach to direction, and why he believes Vishwanath & Sons, which explores an age-gap relationship, will resonate with family audiences, especially Gen Z.
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