Actor
Sriimurali is set to embark on a new venture, teaming up with newcomer Halesh for his upcoming project Parak. In a candid conversation, Sriimurali, who is currently working on Bagheera, discusses the appeal of working with fresh talent, dealing with injuries, and his plans for a busier film schedule in the coming year.
‘Young minds bring along fresh ideas’Scripts are paramount for me, regardless of whether they’re being directed by a veteran or a newcomer.
Halesh’s thought process is unique and he is clear on his cinematic vision. He also knows how to translate his ideas onto the screen. I will be undergoing another physical transformation for this role.
‘I love to work continuously’I am someone who loves to work continuously. Achieving multiple film releases in a year is feasible with the right clarity from production houses and the entire team. Coordination is essential in filmmaking to deliver the best product.
After my surgery for ACL tear, recovery seemed unlikely, but I am grateful to have completed three schedules of Bagheera now. Injuries, which plagued me with three setbacks, including two knee injuries and one back injury, coupled with untimely family deaths, had significantly affected the shoot schedule
—Sriimurali, on recovering from his injuries and getting back on track with his work
‘Quality stories need a little bit of luck’We go through many rounds of discussions and sometimes even then, the project will not get the expected response from the audience. So it’s a combination of a quality story and a little bit of luck. As an actor, my job is to do justice to the characters with dedication and hard work.