Captures Spectacular Visuals of Devotion and Aghoras
Balakrishna starrer 'Akhanda 2' would go down as the first Telugu film to shoot at the MahaKumbh Mela
No doubt, Balakrishna starrer 'Akhanda 2' would go down as the first Telugu film to shoot at the biggest Hindu religious event ‘MahaKumbh Mela’ as crores of devotees take a dip in Triveni Sangam in Prayag Raj. “We are blessed to shoot at such a revered sangamam of three rivers,” says producer Ram Achanta and adds, “Out 20-member unit is capturing breathtaking visuals of Aghoras and Naga Sadhus and the sequences of crores of devotees taking holy dip. Director Bopayati Srinu is capturing these never-before seen visuals ,” he adds.
Actually, the producer and director were discussing shooting some sequences for their Aghora-centric movie ‘Akhanda 2’. "We wanted to capture the real sadhus making giant strides at the revered mela while commencing our film. Fortunately, we got necessary permission from UP state and Central governments since we sent the brief of our story. And also most of them knew that it was a sequel to ‘Akhanda’ which revolved around Aghora (Balakrishna) who preaches the values of Hindu religious practices and rituals and we got the necessary permission,” he says .
However, there are restrictions on using the drones for security purposes, otherwise the 4-day shooting has been going on hassle free. Overwhelming devotees of over 3 crores participated in ‘Amrit Snan’ and a spectalura visuals which cannot be re-created on sets. It is going to give the audience a spellbinding experience on the big screen and kind of never before visuals” he points out.
The producers have spent around Rs 3 crore to capture some visuals involving a few characters in the film in the world's biggest religious gathering. “The Kumbh Mela is profoundly rooted in the mythical account of the Samudra Manthan (ocean churning), during which drips of the nectar of immortality fell in four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain and it was a memorable experience and the Aghora based story has universal appeal," he informs
Right now, Balakrishna who plays the semi-divine role of Aghora in the film is not participating in the shooting. "We have permission till February 26, we may be shooting with Balakrishna later, if everything falls in place because shooting with a big star like Balakrishna is not so easy and quite difficult to manage surging crowds," he concludes.
Actually, the producer and director were discussing shooting some sequences for their Aghora-centric movie ‘Akhanda 2’. "We wanted to capture the real sadhus making giant strides at the revered mela while commencing our film. Fortunately, we got necessary permission from UP state and Central governments since we sent the brief of our story. And also most of them knew that it was a sequel to ‘Akhanda’ which revolved around Aghora (Balakrishna) who preaches the values of Hindu religious practices and rituals and we got the necessary permission,” he says .
However, there are restrictions on using the drones for security purposes, otherwise the 4-day shooting has been going on hassle free. Overwhelming devotees of over 3 crores participated in ‘Amrit Snan’ and a spectalura visuals which cannot be re-created on sets. It is going to give the audience a spellbinding experience on the big screen and kind of never before visuals” he points out.
The producers have spent around Rs 3 crore to capture some visuals involving a few characters in the film in the world's biggest religious gathering. “The Kumbh Mela is profoundly rooted in the mythical account of the Samudra Manthan (ocean churning), during which drips of the nectar of immortality fell in four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain and it was a memorable experience and the Aghora based story has universal appeal," he informs
Right now, Balakrishna who plays the semi-divine role of Aghora in the film is not participating in the shooting. "We have permission till February 26, we may be shooting with Balakrishna later, if everything falls in place because shooting with a big star like Balakrishna is not so easy and quite difficult to manage surging crowds," he concludes.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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