Talented hero Satya Dev, Kannada star Dolly Dhananjaya highly anticipated multi starrer Zebra. Directed by Ishwar Karthik, the film is produced by SN Reddy, S Padmaja, Bala Sundaram and Dinesh Sundaram under the banner of Padmaja Films Private Limited and Old Town Pictures. Priya Bhavani Shankar and Jennifer Piscinato are playing the heroines. The already released teaser and trailer have created huge buzz. Zebra will hit theaters on November 22. On this occasion, hero Satya Dev shared the features of the film in a press conference.
What is the justification of Zebra title?
-Zebra..a metaphor for black and white. This is a story about black money and white money. Also till the end who is good and who is bad is not known. There is gray in everyone. That’s why the title font is gray and the movie is titled Zebra. When the script was sent to me, it came with the same title. Also, this movie is releasing in four languages. All kinds of zebra title appt.
Itivala Lucky Bhaskar came in the background of bank crime.. What is the difference between it and this?
-Lucky Bhaskar is a period story. Zebra Contemporary Story. Except for the character Banker, it has nothing to do with it. Now the banking system is all digital. Crime is not so easy now. Except for the people who work in the bank, the common people do not know about the miss stakes that happen there. Director Ishwar Karthik previously worked in a bank. He wrote this story with the incidents he saw and some other true incidents.
-When you withdraw money from an ATM, the money comes out with a sound. This movie is about what happens behind that sound. A common audience connects to everyone. I am a banker in this. Dhanunjaya Gangster.. How our two worlds met is very interesting.
Working experience with Dolly Dhananjaya?
– We are very close in this journey. The role of Jolly Reddy in Pushpa brought him good name. It has very good swag as a gangster. He made it completely different. Our Telugu audience will get closer with this movie. The film will also release in Kannada, where he has a good fan base. Even there the movie plays well.
– Sunil, Sathyaraj, Satya, Priya Bhavani Shankar, it is very interesting how all the characters meet from two worlds.
How did Ishwar Karthik feel when he told this story?
– Hearing this story felt mind blowing. When I heard that such a great story came to us, I was determined to do it. After the release of the movie, his writing and direction will get a very good name.
What are the elements in this character that challenge the actor in you?
-I like common man roles. Loved that common man connect in this. I am changing the look in this. Banker role has not been done till now. That sounds interesting. Till now I have done almost serious roles. Director Eshwar also asked to break it. A very new Satyadev will be seen in this. Common Man Win is the connecting point for all.
Chiranjeevi said that if you get a good movie, you will be at the next level.. Will Zebra be such a movie for you?
– will be Some people watched the movie yesterday. There was a great response. Some paid premieres today. The whole team is excited. All went well for Zebra.
Have you seen Chiranjeevi’s movie?
-Elder brother (Chiranjeevi) went to Japan. You will definitely see it when you arrive. I entered the industry with the inspiration of my elder brother. I feel lucky to be in his good books.
Isn’t this a crime story? How did the music come about?
It contains all montages songs. Each song fits well into the story. Ravi Basrur has given very excellent music. RR is terrific.
About the producers?
This is my biggest movie. This film span required a lot of budget. Excellent world building. It gives a very new experience. This movie was made with a lot of passion.
About new projects?
‘Full Bottle’ is an out and out fun film. There is a movie with Venkatesh Maha. A very great story.
