Nani is totally steeped in films having worked as an assistant director. He's had a stint as a radio jockey too with World Space Radio.

Here, Nani shares his experiences:

You must be very happy with the success of Ashta Chamma now that the movie is completing 50 days…

Frankly I never expected this kind of success. The response has been overwhelming. I can't believe the film has been running for 50 days; I feel it has just released.

You had a dream but unconventional debut. What attracted you to sign the film? It's a completely script-driven film…

I worked as an assistant director first. I never expected I would get a chance to act. My friend Nandu (Nandini Reddy, a budding filmmaker) made me act in a promo for a TV show Zara Masti Zara Dhoom by Ramya Krishna. Mohankrishna saw the tape and I was signed.

I did the film because it was a good entertainer. There was a lot of scope for acting -- variations in expressions and big dialogues. Since it's a comedy, to get the punch, the acting has to be slightly over the top.

I found the story cute and interesting. We knew whoever saw this film would leave the theatre laughing. It's entertaining and different and I thought why not try it out.

Text: Radhika Rajamani

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