Filmmaker Chandra Siddharth, known for bringing emotionally rich and unconventional stories to the screen with films such as Aa Naluguru, Madhumasam, Andari Bandhuvaya, Idi Sangathi, and Aatagadharaa Siva, is now gearing up to present yet another distinctive cinematic experience.
His latest directorial venture, titled ‘Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru’, carries the intriguing subtitle ‘A Forbidden Raga from a Forbidden Saga’. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on September 18.
Produced by Chandra Siddharth himself under the Filmotsav banner, the film is based on a story by the late filmmaker and writer Madan, with whom Siddharth shares a long-standing creative association. Harsha makes his debut as a lead actor, while Ammayra Goswami, Sujana Reddy, Inaya Sultana, Ravi Varma, Anirudh Srivastav, Ashokvardhan, Rekha Nirosha, Sunny, Giri and others play key roles.
A Mystery Musical with a Neuroscientific Backdrop
After exploring human relationships and emotions in films like Aa Naluguru, Chandra Siddharth ventures into an entirely different cinematic space with this project. The film is being described as a mystery musical with a strong neuroscientific backdrop, exploring the fascinating connection between sound, music and the human brain.
The narrative incorporates intriguing elements such as sound therapy, brain mapping, fragmented memories, guilt and psychological experimentation, promising a gripping mystery that blends science with emotion and music.
Speaking about the film, director-producer Chandra Siddharth said that the title itself is an important part of the story.
“This is the longest title in the history of Indian cinema. My friend Madan and I had wanted to turn this story into a film. This was the last film Madan had planned before his death. Earlier, I had made Aa Naluguru based on a story by Madan, and this film is another story that we had wanted to bring to the screen,” he said.
Explaining the premise, Siddharth added, “Every night, exactly at 10:30 p.m., the same song is broadcast from a radio station. Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi and others from Nemalipalem keep requesting this song from a village called Nemalipalem, which no longer exists. That is the reason behind the unusual title Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru.”
He further revealed that the protagonist Sagar’s obsession with the mysterious song becomes the driving force of the story.
“Sagar’s obsession with this song leads him into a labyrinth of fragmented memories, guilt and a scientific experiment that had erased his very soul. The film blends sound, neuroscience, memories, guilt and love into a high-concept psychological thriller,” he explained.
Music Plays a Crucial Role
Music forms an integral part of the narrative, with the film featuring four songs composed by Jay Rex. Rather than functioning merely as an additional element, music and sound are said to play a key role in taking the story forward and connecting the characters with the mysteries surrounding them.
With its unconventional title, psychological mystery, neuroscientific elements and musical narrative, ‘Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru’ promises to offer audiences a fresh and experimental cinematic experience.
The makers are confident that the film’s unique concept and unconventional storytelling will make it stand apart from conventional thrillers.
‘Ee Paata Korinavaru Nemalipalem Nundi Rama, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabir, Dhol Ravi Modalaguvaru’ is set to hit theatres on September 18.
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