Mr Bachchan: A Film That Delivers Everything Ravi Teja Fans Desire, Says Director Harish Shankar

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja and mass director Harish Shankar have teamed up for the much-anticipated movie "Mr Bachchan," which has been generating significant buzz. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the film features Bhagyashri Borse as the lead actress opposite Ravi Teja. Set to release on Independence Day, August 15th, with premieres scheduled for the evening of August 14th, "Mr Bachchan" promises to deliver a powerful cinematic experience. In a recent media interaction, director Harish Shankar shared insights about the film, shedding light on what makes it a must-watch.

When asked about the tagline, "The Only Hope," and what makes the hope given by the hero special, Harish Shankar said, "The hope in this film lies in the hero’s characterization. He is a very honest man. The story is based on a true incident from the 80s in North India. Despite offers of bribes worth lakhs of rupees, an officer did not yield. I found this point very compelling."

On how he managed to include entertainment in a film with a serious theme, Harish Shankar explained, "Ride and Mr Bachchan are quite different in terms of their approach. The film is tailored to fit Ravi Teja’s persona. Honest individuals have fun, romance, and love in their lives, and these elements are portrayed with authenticity in the film. The honesty is evident in the fights as well. The whole concept revolves around this authenticity."

He further elaborated on the importance of entertainment, stating, "Ride was a serious film with no entertaining elements at all in the first half as well as the second half. We avoided that in this film. You will understand how entertainment is handled in the first half when you watch it." Shankar’s careful balance of serious themes with the entertainment that fans expect from a Ravi Teja starrer makes "Mr Bachchan" stand out.

Harish Shankar stated the importance of showcasing Ravi Teja in a way that resonates with his fans, stating, "We have made the film with elements that evoke memories of forgotten times and show elements that audiences have cherished, reflecting what they would expect from Ravi Teja."

He added, "The audience will experience something new when they see Ravi Teja’s performance in the second half. His acting shows a complete sense of fulfillment. We altered the story to suit Ravi Teja’s style, balancing both aspects." Shankar’s tailored approach ensures that Ravi Teja’s performance in "Mr Bachchan" will be both familiar and refreshing to his fans.

When asked about the film’s quick completion and the support from producer TG Vishwa Prasad, Harish Shankar expressed his gratitude, saying, "Without Vishwa Prasad, this film wouldn’t have been as grand or released on the 15th. He provided more than what we asked for, regardless of market or financial constraints. With a hero like Ravi Teja and a producer like Vishwa Prasad, we managed to complete it on time."

On selecting a debutante heroine, Harish Shankar explained, "When the film required a girl named Jikki from the 90s backdrop, we chose a new actress without any past film image. She worked very hard and performed excellently."

In his final message to the audience, Harish Shankar expressed his confidence in the film’s success, saying, "Mr Bachchan is a film you will want to watch repeatedly. It is sure to attract repeat audiences. The premieres will be held from 7 PM on August 14. The film will be released worldwide on August 15th."