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Prema The Journalist interviewed the mastermind behind Mathuvadalara franchise - Ritesh Rana. Prema The Journalist centred the conversation around the success of Mathuvadalara 2 and his filmmaking style. Prema The Journalist also covered Ritesh's favourite genres, writing preferences, journey to his first film, filmmaking sensibilities, actors Simha and Satya, craze for actor Chiranjeevi and more.

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00:00 - Intro

00:39 - Mathuvadalara franchise idea

01:35 - Favourite genres

02:32 - Origins of interest in direction

03:11 - Writing preferences

04:43 - Inspiration behind his stories

07:09 - Coincidences with his films

07:49 - Risk of raising bold subjects

09:39 - Reason for 'Mathuvadalara' title

10:29 - Cinematic liberties

11:07 - Repeat cast and crew

12:23 - How Mathuvadalara was conceived

14:23 - Journey to becoming a filmmaker

16:49 - Handling hits and flops

19:52 - Belief in destiny

20:36 - Narration style

22:23 - Story behind casting Simha

25:57 - Satya's screen presence

28:05 - Vibe around Satya on sets

28:56 - Influence of TV serials

31:02 - Improvisations in Mathuvadalara 2

33:51 - Casting actor Rohini

37:26 - Filmmakers who inspired him

38:36 - Scope for doing commercial movies

40:31 - Being a fan of Chiranjeevi

45:18 - Mathuvadalara 3 ideas

47:00 - Satya's dance moves

48:06 - Ritesh Rana's signature

48:51 - Memory Test

Edited & GFX by: Gopi Kanth Nuthi
Cameraman: Samuelsai

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PREMA MALINI is a two time Erstwhile AndhraPradesh State Nandi award, and one time National award winning TV Journalist, with deep expertise in creating socially relevant television documentaries, Celebrity Interviews and news programming.