Director Bobby Reveals Why Chandini’s Lengthy Role Was Reduced?

Some film roles are like clay, they get shaped, stretched, and sometimes trimmed down before the final piece takes form. That’s exactly what happened with Chandini Chowdhary in director Bobby’s earlier blockbuster, Daaku Maharaaj starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. She was initially promised a long, meaty part, but in the final cut, her role got shortened. And now, at the pre-release event of her upcoming film Santhana Prapthirasthu, director Bobby finally opened up about why.

Bobby shared the story with a smile, keeping things light. When he first narrated the script to Chandini, she was excited about the lengthy role. But as shooting progressed, changes became necessary. It wasn’t about her performance at all, he said. The story just demanded a faster pace, so some scenes had to go. But she handled it like a pro, no complaints, no ego, nothing. Just pure dedication.

He went on to praise her attitude, noting that even with reduced screen time, she gave every frame her all. Not every actor can take a cut like that gracefully, Bobby added. She trusted me and the story completely. And honestly, even her small scenes ended up leaving a mark.

As Santhana Prapthirasthu hits theaters this Friday, Chandini’s fans are excited to see her in a full-fledged role that reflects her growth. From a cameo in Daaku Maharaaj to a more substantial presence now, it seems Chandini’s journey on screen is finally getting the space it deserves. And this time, she’s not just in the story, she’s making it her own.