Director Ram Jagdish interview: The play in ‘Court’ worries about the POCSO Act

Telugu film dramatic release a week before Court – State vs not oneDebut writer-director Ram Jagdish is excited but is equally nervous. “If I can, I will make it something else. My team tells me that this is a high time when I stop, ”he says with laughter. Ram proudly speaks about his film, produced by actor Nani’s wall poster cinema, which includes Priyadarshi, Harsh Roshan, Sridevi and others.

court In 2013, Visakhapatnam is set in the hometown of Ram, a year later POCSO (Protection of Children from Security to Sexual Offenses) Act came into force. “The story is inspired by many cases, not a special event,” says Ram.

Rama did research for a year and a half and spent six months writing. If someone sees Ram Jagdish on social media, then there is nothing beyond this. court Reference. “I don’t spend time on social media. Nenu Pantha Kalam Manishi (I am an old -fashioned man), ”he says. The lack of distraction helped him focus on writing.

Integration that holds interest

Rama had cut his work. “A court room drama has to attach the audience with conversation and cross inquiries. A good screenplay is required to be interested in people. Ram saw many films from the 1957 court room drama, 12 Angry men Recently for investigative thriller Murder on Orient Express, To inspect the screenplay.

Roshan, Priyadarshi and Sridevi in ​​’Court’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

In Indian films, Ram saw Damini, Jolly LLB Series and Chaitanya Tamhane court“I saw Chaitanya Tamhen’s film on release in 2014 and was killed by its true-to-beauty depiction. After this, I did not know that one day I would also make a film of the same name, ”says Ram.

With the production designer Vithal Kosanam, Rama visited the district courts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, who intended to inspect the layout, to portray the court as really as possible. He also made zero to cinematographer Dinesh Purushotman. “Dinesh filmed two 100 crores of Tamil films- love today And King – And yet, he was not chasing big projects. He was looking for good stories. I did not see further. ,

learning the ropes

Ram learned filmmaking by working in the direction department of films Ra Ra … Krishnay, Oye Ninne And Urvasivo Rakshasivo“Cinema hall was my first teacher,” he says, saying that he was ready for cinema since childhood. In class VIII, he was surrounded by the work that went behind the screen. Krishnavamasi Khadgam A permanent impact, “I can talk about that film for hours, even today.”

Ram Jagdish | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

He completed a diploma in Chemical Engineering in Visakhapatnam and tried his hand in short films, often turned to online resources to learn crafts. “In 2012, I participated in a short film competition organized by Ma Television. Sujat and Rahul Sankritya (now established directors) were also competing; I made it in the top 50. This increased my confidence and I moved to Hyderabad in 2013. “A few years later, Ram participated in a short film competition organized by Sakshi Media House and director Puri Jagannadh and won it.

Priyadarshi and Nani during the launch of ‘Court’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The real test began when set to make Ram courtIn Priyadarshi, he found a kind actor eager to tell interesting stories. “Darshan did MalleshamAnd Balgam Had not yet released. He expressed interest and said that whenever I do this, he would have been on the board. ,

Post BalgamPriyadarshi had become a bank worthy prominent actor and Ram was not sure that he would still play the game. “Because, for about an hour court Focuses on romance between Roshan and Sridevi’s characters. Darshan later focuses. However, for my surprise, Darshan was still curious. In fact, he helped me meet my grandmother. The story statement lasted for five hours with dialogues, ”remember Rama. Nani asked Ram if Malayalam Court is a drama Nearu There may be a reference point to which RAM replied court Manoj Bajpayee’s space will be more Sirf ek bandaa kaafi hai,

court Went on the floor in September 2024. “I couldn’t say a better production home,” Rama says, Nani, his sister Didi Gant and co-producer praise on Tipirneni. “Nani spoke to me again after shooting one day of shooting and again after completion of the film; There was no interference with him or Prashanti Mam. Deepthi was a creator with one hand; He acted like a colleague and ensured that we got everything necessary for the film. Since he is also a writer-director, he had a great understanding of our vision for the film. ,

court Two hours is 29 minutes long and Ram hopes that the audience will get suitable for the period. “We took care to ensure that the film is attractive. Everything focuses on the play and is only a song composed by Vijay Bulginin, which has already become a big hit. The play includes a lot of characters, including experienced actors such as Sai Kumar, Shivaji, Rohini, Harshvardhan, Surabhi Prabhadi and other new actors. ,

As court Gear for release on March 14, Ram is already thinking of his next film, which will also be produced by the wall poster cinema.