Akhil Raj Uddemari: Crazy Kalyanam Has Universal Appeal
Navarasaraya’ Dr Naresh Vijay Krishna, Anupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker, and Akhil Uddemari of Raju Weds Rambai fame are playing the lead roles in Crazy Kalyanam. Passionate producer Boosam Jagan Mohan Reddy is producing the film under the Arrow Cinemas banner as Production No. 2, and Badrappa Gajula is directing it. Crazy Kalyanam is arriving in theatres worldwide on October 16 as a grand Dasara festive release. In a recent interview, young hero Akhil Uddemari shared the highlights of the film.
Akhil said, “I acted in a film called Vindhu Bhojanam under the production of Jagan Mohan Reddy garu. Since then, I have stayed in touch with him and his production house. When the team was working on the script of Crazy Kalyanam, they considered me for the role of Uday in the pitch deck. At that time, no one had been cast. The director and producer asked me whether I would play the character of Uday, and I said yes. Later, Naresh garu, Anupama, Tharun Bhascker, and others were confirmed for the cast. After that, they sent me the full script. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I liked the characters of Naresh garu and Tharun Bhascker very much. The character of Balaraju, played by Tharun Bhascker, seemed hilarious to me. My character has fun and love scenes. I wanted to make Uday’s character stand out through my performance alongside the characters of Naresh garu and Tharun Bhascker. I don’t know what Badrappa anna expected from me when he selected me, but I tried my best to appear as Uday in every way. I am happy that I got the opportunity to act with Naresh garu, Anupama, and Tharun Bhascker in this film even before the release of Raju Weds Rambai.”
He continued, “I always want to be part of a good story and a good film as an actor. I never look at the length of my character. In this film, I gave the energy and performance that my role required. Anupama played the heroine in Rowdy Boys, in which I did a small role. While watching that film, my mother told me that I should act with this girl once I became a hero. I am happy that I am now acting with Anupama in this film, fulfilling my mother’s wish. Even before I gained recognition through Raju Weds Rambai, our director and producer allowed me to play the hero opposite Anupama in Crazy Kalyanam. I respect their decision and the opportunity they have given me. I am happy to get the chance to act in such a good film. You will see in the movie how well I support Anupama’s character. Naresh garu is the real hero of this film. His character has an edge over all our characters.”
Speaking about working with Anupama and preparing for his role, Akhil said, “Initially, I was nervous about acting with Anupama, but with the support she gave me, I felt comfortable within half a day. Before doing every scene, we used to discuss how both of us should perform it. We looked at ourselves as the characters rather than as actors. Whatever film I do, I put in a hundred per cent effort. Just as I was completely involved in playing Raju in Raju Weds Rambai, I did the same amount of homework and preparation for the character of Uday in this film. Like Raju in Raju Weds Rambai, I will also appear as the boy next door in this film. Uday has completed his degree and aims to achieve a great position in life. Everyone will be able to relate to Uday’s character. There is a special energy in Uday’s character, and I believe audiences will like it.”
