Kartikeya Gears Up For 'Bedurulanka 2012' Release: Media Interaction Highlights!

In the upcoming film 'Bedurulanka 2012,' the talented Kartikeya Gummakonda takes on the leading role, and he's joined by Neha Sshetty, known for her role in 'DJ Tillu.' This dramedy is produced by Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni (Benny) of Loukya Entertainments and presented by C Yuvaraju. Notably, this film marks the debut of director Clax.

Actor Kartikeya engaged with the media in anticipation of the film's release, scheduled for Friday, August 25th.

Here are the key highlights from the interview:

Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Kartikeya. Let's start by reminiscing about the year 2012. What do you remember about that year in your personal life?

Kartikeya: I was a college-goer at that time. I did hear about the myth that the world would come to an end that year. Hollywood movies also came out with a couple of movies touching upon that myth.

Interviewer: How have you changed as a person since 2012?

Kartikeya: I have become more mature in my thinking. Back then, I used to believe that I knew everything. I have since realized that we know nothing. At a younger age, we would be childish in some ways. With age, we become mellowed and thoughtful.

Interviewer: Moving on to 'Bedurulanka 2012,' how did this project come to you, and what can you tell us about the story?

Kartikeya: I got to know Clax through my 'RX 100' director Ajay Bhupathi. Both of them were colleagues during their stint with Ram Gopal Varma. Clax pitched the story of this movie during the pandemic. At that time, doomsday scenarios flashed everywhere. So, I could connect with the concept of 'Yugantham' in the story of 'Bedurulanka 2012' more easily. The audience's tastes have changed. This story is both novel and entertaining.

Interviewer: How has Clax executed the story in your opinion?

Kartikeya: I didn't visualize the story when I heard the script. While listening to a commercial story, visuals usually flash in the actor's mind. There is no reference to the story of 'Bedurulanka 2012'. That's why I couldn't visualize it. I am very happy with how the story has shaped up. There is both fun and a message. There are scenes and dialogues that will make the audience think. I believe there will be a small change in their thinking after this movie. The comedy is situational and organic for 2.5 hours.

Interviewer: Your character's name in the movie is Siva Sankara Varaprasad, which is Chiranjeevi's real name. Was it you who suggested it to the director?

Kartikeya: The character's name in the movie is Siva. In a scene, he has to say this: 'The Siva Show Begins'. We felt that the impact was lost, as the name 'Siva' is too short. Someone on the set said it would be better if we used 'Siva Shankar'. Then the name of Siva Sankara Varaprasad came to us.

Interviewer: What is your character like in the movie?

Kartikeya: Siva is a free-spirited being. He lives life as he likes. He quits his job as a Graphic Designer in the city and moves to the village where the story takes place. He doesn't really care about what others think of him and how they judge him. Also, he doesn't bother anyone. He minds his own business. He doesn't do anything that he doesn't strongly believe in.

Interviewer: You've praised Mani Sharma's music for the film. Can you tell us more about how his music contributes to 'Bedurulanka 2012'?

Kartikeya: Mani Sharma's background music has lent our movie a lot of strength. All the songs have clicked with the audience. This is a new genre movie that has benefited from various theme music. The RR is fantastic.

Interviewer: Lastly, Kartikeya, can we expect a sequel to 'RX 100'?

Kartikeya: Ajay Bhupathi and I have a plan to do a film together. But it is not 'RX 100 2'. We have discussed a few lines. We will collaborate when something fruitful comes up.

Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your insights, Kartikeya. It's been a pleasure talking to you.

Kartikeya: Thank you, it's been a pleasure for me as well.