R Madhie on Saaho star Prabhas -' He's the same Darling who greets you with a hug and smile '
The first
look poster of the Baahubali star Prabhas ‘s next flick, Saaho, has been released
today, making it the perfect birthday gift for fans of the Darling of the masses.
Cameraman R Madhie, who cranks the camera for this UV Creations production,
directed by Sujeeth, has worked with
Prabhas for the Telugu film Mirchi. The
duo share a warm camaraderie that is still unchanged.
Photo courtesy : R Madhie
On Prabhas’
birthday, Madhie shares his thoughts, “I have known Prabhas closely since we
shot Mirchi. So it was great when we resumed work together for Saaho. After
Baahubali, his fame has reached greater heights both nationally and
internationally. But as a person Prabhas hasn’t changed one bit. When he meets
me, its still the same Prabhas, the darling, who greets you with a warm hug and
a smile. He still has the same small group of close friends whom he likes to spend his time with after
work. I have been invited to his guest house several times along with his other
friends. And just like before, he will
always call up each person in advance
and ask what dishes they would like to
have for the dinner that evening. And when
you reach, there will be a lavish spread awaiting! He is the same warm hearted
person, thoughtful and simple as before.
The pressures of being Baahubali haven’t changed him at all,” says
Madhie.
On the work
front, Madhi feels that Prabhas has become even more focused. “Cinema is his
life and he breathes only films. He always took a keen interest in his work. But
after Baahubali I feel he has become even more focused and wants to do
everything he can, to enhance the overall cinematic experience of the shot. He
has long discussions with me about the
shot, the mood, the angles and how he
can contribute more. The brainstorming sessions bring us valuable inputs from him.
He knows everything about the film from the 1st frame to the last of what we have shot. He goes into the minutest details and his overall interest in the process of
film making has increased. He is very well informed about the
films that are being made across the world and about the reach of our cinema. He is well aware that after Baahubali, audience expectations from him have increased. He wants to do his level best to live up to them.”
Madhie has
been doing recces for the film shoot along with the team and now that 3 schedules are
over, the next schedule will begin soon. Shoots in Europe and UAE are on the
cards. The film which is being shot in Telugu and Hindi, will take several more
months to complete.
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