Prolific Telugu-Tamil director Suresh Krishna returned to his first love, another love story after decades, and the reason is: Salman Khan:. Explaining the incident that changed the course of his career, Suresh said in an exclusive conversation with us, “Some moments in life come unexpectedly and quietly change the course of your journey.““Last year, I read an interview where Salman Khan mentioned that one of his favorite films was ‘Love’, the film starring Salman and Revathi that I directed many years ago in 1991,” he added.
A message from Salman Khan inspired Suresh Krishna to create a love story
Salman’s grateful words touched Suresh Krisna deeply. “It touched me deeply. Somehow I got his number from my previous producer and I sent him a simple message. Honestly, I never expect a reply. Time passed,” said the director.“Then his birthday came. I sent him my wishes once again. This time, he responded. His message was warm, loving and full of love. One line in particular stuck with me. He called me his favorite person. He asked me, my wife, and showered me with his love and good wishes. That one message means more than words can express,” he declared, before adding, “You have been in my countless career, Salman. Khan’s heartfelt message has given me joy and excitement that is truly extraordinary.
Suresh Krissna reflects on why he chose the romantic 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 others decided to create a unique love story.
Suresh Krissna is all set to direct a pure love story with: Mouni Roy to lead
“Why not tell a love story? Cinema has always proved 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’. South Indian cinema, too, has produced evergreen love stories from directors who understand true depth. in love, “he said why his individual sense of the beauty of love,” he said 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 told it to producer Prerna Arora. She immediately connected with it and said, ‘I’m making this film,'” shared the filmmaker.
The story behind bringing Mouni Roy on board for a new love story
Elaborating further on the process, Suresh Krissna said, “I continued to work till the screenplay was completed. When Prerna heard the finished script, her reaction gave me a lot of confidence. He felt it was a beautiful script, but one that needed a unique actor, one who could carry the emotional weight of the central character with grace, beauty and conviction. As I started thinking about possible names, one face came back to my mind, Mouni Roy. There was something about him that felt perfect for the role. “Suresh and his producer Prerna Arora are on the same page.He told us, “Interestingly, without any discussion, Prerna independently suggested the same name. We both naturally felt that Mouni Roy was the ideal choice. She is charming, elegant, and an incredibly talented performer. Prerna arranges a narration. I explained the script to Mouni. When I finished, his first question was, ‘When do we start?’ That’s all I needed to hear. With the arrival of Mouni Roy, the film acquired a new dimension.“The rest of the casting is now underway, and some amazing names are being discussed to complete the ensemble.“Besides love, my film has a strong relevance to today’s world,” promised Suresh Krissna.
Suresh Krisna’s love letter to Salman Khan
“As the project continues to move towards production, I feel the same excitement that I experienced while making some of my most cherished films. Life has a beautiful way of coming full circle. Many years ago, I directed ‘Love’ with Salman Khan. Now, inspired by his unexpected message, I find myself returning to Hindi cinema with another love story. he concluded.