January 25, 2007
Hyderabad

YVS Chowdary came back to Hyderabad after completion of canning a solo song on Bala Krishna in temples backdrop of Rayalaseema. He met the scribes to share his experience -

We started the shooting of our prestigious film Okka Magadu on 14 December 2006. I always wanted to do a song in which a mass hero is presented the way fans wish him to see. We have taken special permission from archeological department to shoot a song in temples that were never exposed for any film shootings so far. We went there with 400 unit members.

We expected huge turnout of crowds in Rayalaseema. But the real turnout turned out to be far beyond our expectations. At the same time, the fans and movie lovers were very cooperative and friendly. People from all segments (youth, masses and elders) came to the shoot. I saw tears in eyes of elder citizens when they saw Bala Krishna waving at them.

Rally in Pulivendula
We had a huge rally from Putti Sreeramulu center in Pulivendula. Huge crowds graced the occasion and they were all thrilled at seeing Bala Krishna.

Karnataka fans too:
Fans from Karnataka came to see Bala Krishna in Lepakshi.

About Lathi Charge:
When we requested the police department, they gave us 100-120 cops to make sure that shooting goes on smoothly. Just to control the crowds, they did mock lathi charge without laying the stick on fans.

Songs schedules:

1. We shot ‘Devadhideva’ song from 18 to 24th of this month in Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Vantimitta, Pulivendula, Pushpagiri, Lepakshmi and Tadipatri. Amma Rajasekhar composed choreography.

2. We will be going to Australia to shoot a song on Bala Krishna and Anushka from 29th of this month. Brinda will choreograph this song which will have Okka Magadu as keyword.

3. After seven days, we will go to Malaysia to shoot a song on Bala Krishna and Nisha Kothari. Amma Rajasekhar choreographs this song.

Also read:
• YVS about Okka Magadu music
• YVS about Okka Magadu unit in USA
• YVS about Okka Magadu heroines
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