Mumbai: Actor-director Nandita Das is set to feature in Telugu movie ‘Virataparvam’. The film, starring Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati in the lead roles, is being directed by Venu Udugula.
The project marks Nadita Das’ return to Telugu cinema after over a decade. Her last Telugu-language feature was 2006’s ‘Kamli’.
“I shot for a film that too in a language I don’t speak for over a decade. But once I was on set, the whole atmosphere brought back the joy of being a part of strong stories without having the responsibilities of being the director. It is a short but significant character, a role I relate to,” Nandita Das said in a statement
“The director and the crew were professional and friendly, and it was an absolute delight working with Sai Pallavi – an amazing actor and person. I look forward to working with Rana Daggubati in the second schedule,” Nandita added.
‘Virataparvam’, set in the 1990s, is based around the Naxal movement, specifically the moral dilemma that prevailed during the decade. Shooting is currently underway in Hyderabad.
It should be stated here that Nandita has acted in more than 40 feature films in 10 different languages. Among her more acclaimed films are Fire (1996), Earth (1998), Bawandar (2000), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Azhagi (2002) and Before The Rains (2007). Nandita made her directorial debut with Firaaq in 2008. The film was shown at more than 50 film festivals and won 20 awards.
PTI