Directors Roundtable 2024 | Galatta Telugu

We have filmmakers Vivek Athreya (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram), Ritesh Rana (Mathu Vadalara 2), Nanda Kishore Emani (35: Chinna Katha Kaadu), Yadhu Vamsi (Committee Kurrollu), Sujith & Sandeep (KA), Mallik Ram (Tillu Square) and Hasith Gold (Swag) to discuss all things cinema--from their take on reviews to the role of cinema.

Chapters:

00:00 - ADs
00:42 - Promo
01:17 - Guests' introduction
04:02 - 2024: A good year for cinema?
09:13 - 2016 vs 2024: The change
13:32 - Reviews, opinions and their impact
37:26 - Ritesh Rana mass #1
39:01 - Mallik Ram's views on discourse
43:47 - Novelty in filmmaking
01:03:08 - Hasith on Swag's response
01:06:36 - Managing influences and insecurities
01:11:55 - Ritesh Rana mass #2
01:12:59 - Creative freedom
01:15:46 - OTT's stake
01:20:52 - Marketing and preparing the audience
01:35:02 - Ritesh Rana mass #3
01:37:11 - Ritesh Rana on marketing
01:38:34 - Mental health of a filmmaker
01:42:19 - Nanda Kishore Emani's struggle
01:45:50 - Vivek Athreya on mental health
01:50:52 - Mallik Ram on his struggle
01:52:42 - Mental health bonding
01:56:20 - Sandeep's advice to filmmakers
01:58:39 - Political correctness
02:02:44 - Vivek Athreya on political correctness
02:06:24 - Hasith Goli's take on PC
02:09:42 - Cinema: Just a reflection of reality or more?
02:18:12 - Ritesh Rana mass #4
02:18:44 - Yadhu Vamsi on Swag's trans portrayal
02:21:28 - Their favourite films this year
02:29:12 - Tamil vs Telugu cinema
02:32:03 - Surprise gift!