'Multi-genre script': Adarsh Gourav teases debut Telugu film
What's the story
Acclaimed actor Adarsh Gourav, who has lent his talent to Hindi and English cinema, is now entering the Telugu film industry with a new untitled project.
Gourav shared his excitement and told Hindustan Times, "Telugu is my mother tongue, so it had been long due for me."
"It's just that I didn't know how to start working in Telugu films because I couldn't find an in-road."
Gourav also provided some interesting updates about the film.
Film details
Gourav's upcoming film: A multi-genre script
Gourav revealed that the film is a "multi-genre script" and a combines genres such as psychological thriller with horror and dark comedy.
Although he's new to the industry, Gourav is proud of the Telugu connection.
He said, "In my childhood, my parents made this rule that no matter what language we speak outside the house, at home, we will only speak Telugu."
"At that time, I didn't understand why, but today at 31, it makes sense."
Career transition
Gourav's journey into Telugu cinema
Gourav credited Samantha Ruth Prabhu for guiding him into the Telugu film industry.
He revealed that during an event, he told Prabhu of his desire to work in Telugu films, and she encouraged him.
"She said, Why don't you go and take some meetings there and I'll help you to take those meetings and see through."
"Her business partner and her manager made me meet a lot of people and then I met the producer and director of this film."
Cultural experience
Gourav embraces cultural differences in new venture
Gourav is also soaking in the cultural differences of working in the Telugu film industry.
He admitted, "Every industry is different because culturally everybody is different. That definitely has an effect on it."
"It's strange because I have never had Telugu friends growing up. It has been just a few days here, but there is such a sense of familiarity."
"Maybe it's because of the people or the food, but I'm already so comfortable here."