Recent success of Telugu filmsVicious architectural And Thandel Overdose of action films indicate a welcome change, good comedy and a change in the audience’s preferences towards romantic drama. Ride this wave FunnyDirected by Trinadh Rao Nakina, which was released on 26 February, coincides with Maha Shivaratri holiday. Prominent actor Sundeep Kishan described it as “a popcorn entertainer for family audience”.

Marking its 30th film, reflects the developed landscape of the beautiful industry. “I am glad that the audience is again embracing comedy and romance. When i signed Funny A year ago, this was not the case. I trusted my intuition because I loved the story very much. ,

During his 16 -year career, Sundeep says he has avoided trends consciously. “When everyone is doing action films, I can choose a comedy. This has helped me make my place. For example, when we were working (director VI Anand and I) working Uru Peru BhairavakonaThe horror-drama style was not widely discovered. Then Virupaksha We were released in front of us and became a huge hit. Nevertheless, our film lasted for four weeks in theaters, and I particularly witnessed strong praise from women. This made me realize that I had not entertained a family in a while. ,

Lighthet entertainer

Funny After intensive action, Sundeep marks a fresh change for Kishan Michael In Telugu and Captain Miller And Ryan In Tamil. “It was good to step on a set without dust and covering the blood,” he laughs. “I enjoyed being a part of an entertaining story that the scene does not rely on the spectacle.”

The film is his first cooperation with director Trinadh Rao Nakina along with actors Ritu Verma and Anshu. However, Funny It is not only about romance-it also investigates the dynamic of a father-son, in which Rao Ramesh plays the role of a man in his 50s who again finds love. “If this landscape – where a man decides to remarried after being alone for 20 years – it may not look unusual, manifested in the setting of an aristocratic class. But in a lower middle class house, does the equation change? “Sundip says. “When Prasanna (author Prasanna Kumar Bezwara) told the story, I was bent out of the way the situation was dealt with. He applies every character while doing the story, and I can tell that it will be a film with a great entertainment value. I am confident that this will be a certain-shot success. ,

Emphasizing the suitable appeal to the film’s family, Sundip promises “clean humor” which everyone can enjoy. One of the main attraction of Funny He has an on-screen synergy with veteran actor Rao Ramesh. “We didn’t rehearse much, but strangely, we were in the right sink. They have incredible comic timing, and we have just clicked,” he says.

Sundarp Kishan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Satisfying 2024

Funny After a successful 2024, Sundip Kishan’s first release of 2025, where his performance in Dhanush Ryan He earned widespread praise. “Last year was extremely satisfactory with both Ryan And Uru Peru Bhairavakona“He reflects.” For most of his career, I have not received a very consistent recognition, but I have never complained, “he believes, stops to reflect.” The praise came in the stages – after – after Departure, Mangaram (Tamil), and Venkatadri Express – But it was never stable. I always believed that my efforts would pay one day. Reaction to Ryan Was heavy; This gave me a lot of peace. ,

However, Sundip is unaffected by success or failure. “I did not enter the industry just for money or fame. If I enjoy a comfortable life today, this is because the audience stands by me. The day I think I have made my best film, I can only say thanks and walk away. For me, it has always been about traveling, and I want to give back in my own way. ,

This phase of his career has introspected him. “We work in an industry without a rule booklet – there is no guarantee that talent alone respects you. It belongs to the audience that eventually validate our efforts. ,

Cinema has determined his life as an assistant director from his early days before he became an actor-producer. “I have remembered weddings of 90% of my cousin and weddings due to work. I work out of my love for cinema, not just one living, ”he says.

Rendering with Rajinikanth

There have been rumors about being part of Sundip’s director Lokesh Kanagaraja CoolieStarring Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna. “Not at all,” he laughs. “When Lokesh told me that Rajni sir wanted to meet me, I felt that she was joking. When I finally met Rajni sir, I really touched her praise for my work Mangaram And RyanAfter our meeting, when the photos came out, speculation began, and I did not deny the discussion, ”he combines with a laugh. “Lokesh is my best friend, and I never asked him to put her in any of my big films. Our friendship is not tied to work. ,

Subsequently, the first film directed by Sundeep Jason Sanjay (son of Tamil superstar Vijay) is part of a Telugu-Tamil bilingual. “Ever since I worked with a director, it is carefully prepared. Jason Sanjay is incredibly hardworking – he has lowered every shot division to the final details. ,

He is also shooting SapperA Telugu web series produced by Netflix and directed by Mallik Ram. “It is an incredibly fun series with a meaningful underlying message. I liked how Mallik is creating a good balance between a rooting story while eating an international streaming platform. This is the first South Indian web series of Netflix, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. ,