Tharun Bhascker interview | OSSS & ENE2 | idlebrain.com Jeevi

In this interview, director and actor Tharun Bhascker talks to Jeevi from Idlebrain about his latest film, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti (OSSS), his evolution as a filmmaker, and the highly anticipated Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi 2 (ENE2).

Key Highlights of the Interview:

Evolution and Creative Freedom:

Tharun reflects on his 10-year journey, noting that while he has only directed a few films theatrically, he views this time as one of "maturation" rather than delay [11:31].

He emphasizes the value of his creative freedom, stating that no amount of money can replace the feeling of being able to sleep well at night knowing he stayed true to his vision [06:25].

New Release - Om Shanti Shanti Shanti (OSSS):

Character & Performance: Tharun plays the antagonist in this film but describes the characters as having "gray" shades rather than being purely good or bad [24:50].

Working with Brahmaji: He describes being starstruck initially but quickly bonding with the veteran actor. Their off-screen chemistry and shared sense of humor significantly impacted their on-screen performances [22:20].

Honest Remake: Despite generally being against remakes, Tharun felt the soul of this story was authentic. The film features authentic Telugu music and dialogue, aiming for a purely local feel [17:41].

Co-star Eesha Rebba: He praises her performance and mentions she is actually trained in MMA, which added to the dynamic of their physically demanding scenes [24:17].

The Highly Anticipated Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi 2 (ENE2):

Inspiration: An experience from two years ago inspired him to finally write the sequel [07:22].

Scale & Pressure: He admits to the pressure of living up to the cult classic status of the first film. The sequel will be bigger in scale and technically more demanding [07:42].

Original Cast Return: The core cast (Vishwak Sen, Abhinav Gomatam, and Venkatesh Kakumanu) are all returning. Vishwak Sen was the first to encourage Tharun to return to their "old days" of gritty, grind-it-out filmmaking [14:40].

Thematic Consistency: He plans to stay true to the authentic, non-conformist storytelling that made the first film a cult favorite, rather than chasing traditional commercial tropes [09:52].

Future Outlook:

Tharun aims to be more prolific, targeting a film every 1.5 to 2 years moving forward [13:53].

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti is set to release on January 30th [25:33].

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