Prolific Telugu-Tamil director Suresh Krishna he returns to his first love, another love story after decades, and the reason is salman khan. Explaining the incident that changed his career, Suresh said in an exclusive chat with us, “Some moments in life come unexpectedly and silently change the course of your journey.““Last year I read an interview in which Salman Khan mentioned that one of his favorite films was ‘Love’, the film starring Salman and Revathi that I had directed many years ago in 1991,” he added.
A message from Salman Khan inspired Suresh Krissna to make a love story
Suresh Krissna was deeply moved by Salman’s words of thanks. “It touched me deeply. I somehow got his number from my previous producer and sent him a simple message. Honestly, I never expected a reply. Time flew by,” said the director.“Then his birthday came. I sent him my wishes again. This time, he replied. His message was warm, caring and full of love. One line in particular stuck with me. He called me his favorite person. He wished me, my wife, and showered me with his love and good wishes. That message meant more than words can express,” he expressed, before adding: “I have to admit that i have less memorable moments.Salman Khan’s heartfelt message gave me a really special joy.It also gave me a simple question, why not do another Hindi film?
Suresh Krissna reflects on why he chose the romance genre
After directing more than 45 films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada cinema, and having the privilege of working with legends like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, Vishnuvardhan, Prabhas, Salman Khan and many other extraordinary actors, he has decided to make a pure love story.
Suresh Krissna is all set to direct a pure love story Mouni Roy at the head
“Why not tell a love story? Cinema has always shown that some of the greatest love stories are created by filmmakers who have experienced life deeply. K. Balachander gave us the unforgettable ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’. Yash Chopra created timeless romances like ‘Chandni’. reflecting on why he chose the respective genre.“That thought stayed with me. I started writing. Little by little, I found myself falling in love with the story I was creating. When the basic idea was ready, I narrated it to producer Prerna Arora. She immediately connected and said, ‘I’m making this film,'” shared the filmmaker.
The story behind the inclusion of Mouni Roy in the new love story
About the process, Suresh Krissna said, “I kept working till the script was completed. When Prerna heard the finished script, her reaction gave me immense confidence. He felt it was a beautiful script, but it needed an exceptional actress, someone who could carry the emotional weight of the central character with grace, beauty and conviction. As I started thinking of possible names, one face kept coming back to my mind, Mouni Roy. There was something about her that felt absolutely perfect for the role.”Suresh and his producer Prerna Arora were on the same page.He told us, “Interestingly, without any discussion, Prerna independently suggested the same name. We both instinctively felt that Mouni Roy was the ideal choice. She is fascinating, elegant and a wonderfully talented performer. Prerna organized a narration. I narrated the script to Mouni. When I finished, his first question was, “When do we start?” That was all I needed to hear. With Mouni Roy coming on board, the film has taken on a whole new dimension.“The remaining casting is already underway and some notable names are being discussed to round out the ensemble.“Besides love, my film will have strong relevance to today’s world,” promised Suresh Krissna.
Suresh Krissna’s love note to Salman Khan
“As the project moves towards production, I feel the same excitement I experienced while making some of my most beloved films. Life has a beautiful way of coming full circle. Many years ago, I directed ‘Love’ with Salman Khan. Today, inspired by its unexpected message, I find myself returning to cinema with another love story. too,” he concluded.