Telugu star NTR Jr., who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Devara :Part 1’, has shared insights about the film, and a scene which involved 35 days of shoot.
He engaged in a conversation with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and spoke about the challenges faced during the underwater shoot.
He described the 35-day shoot as one of the toughest of his career, specifically mentioning the intricate details of a scene involving a shark.
He said, โThereโs this mad interaction between the protagonist and the sharkโ. He shared that shooting underwater required extreme precision, as the actors couldnโt stay submerged for long. โIf it’s a six-second shot, they need to rehearse it properly and do an exact six-second shotโ.
The depth of the pool added another layer of complexity, with some sequences taking place at 18 feet. “Itโs not just swimming inside, itโs fighting and killing insideโ, he added.
Interestingly, water and fire were the themes of his blockbuster movie โRRRโ with the theme of water symbolising his character of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem.
He said, “That was my first underwater sequence ever,” he recalled, noting that this latest challenge in โDevaraโ pushed him further. One of the toughest parts was working without goggles, which made it difficult to see clearly. “I didnโt know where the camera is, I just knew itโs somewhere there, but I couldnโt actually see itโ.
Despite all the challenges, NTR is proud of what the team achieved, calling it a complex but rewarding experience.
Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Koratala Siva, โDevara: Part 1โ is scheduled to hit theatres on September 27, 2024.
