Raju debuts as director with 'Ekasekalu' streaming on ETV Win
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Sandhya Raju, best known for her film Natyam, has just dropped her first project as director: Ekasekalu.
This 50-minute Telugu mini feature is now streaming on ETV Win and takes a witty look at the chaos behind the scenes of movie-making.
'Ekasekalu' satirizes film industry quirks
The film pokes fun at industry quirks, like aging stars calling all the shots, wild financial demands, and pairing older actors with much younger leads.
Prudhvi Raj plays the superstar whose whims run the show, while Hriday Ranjan is the sidelined director.
Ekasekalu started as a short concept but grew into a mini feature during brainstorming; it was shot in just four days with an indie vibe.
Sandhya Raju sees this as a creative experiment meant to entertain without targeting anyone personally.