Pradeep Maddali who made his directorial debut with Sathya Dev headlined thriller ’47 Days’ has directed a web series ‘Sarvam Sakthi Mayam’ which is streaming now in Telugu and Tamil languages on aHa while it’s Hindi version is streaming on ZEE 5. BVS Ravi is the creator of the show along with providing the story and Pradeep Maddali has directed it. The 10 episode series which is currently streaming on aHa explores about Shakti Peethas and significance of Hinduism. ‘Sarvam Sakthi Mayam’ which started streaming from Dussehra has received tremendous response in OTT space. On this occasion Director Pradeep Maddali has shared his happiness and experiences about the series.
Didn’t you feel risk while taking up a huge span project like ‘Sarvam Sakthi Mayam’ as your second project? How did you handle it?
It is a great responsibility handling such kind of subject. I know BVS Ravi Garu very well. We used to meet to discuss various subjects. BVS Ravi Garu is the creator and writer of ‘Sarvam Sakthi Mayam’. When he narrated this idea, I liked it instantly. I felt that this is a great opportunity and agreed to do it.
To do such kind of spiritual subject, one must be on that path. How spiritual you are?
Once I started my own trials to become a director I needed to go to my roots. Then I took a spiritual path. I practiced meditation, Kriya Yoga, and Suddha Yoga and observed the energy behind them. Along with our efforts, we need power, and energy beside us to accomplish a task. While I was in this phase, I got an offer from Ravi Garu. This change in me might be the reason behind Ravi sir decision to opt for me as the director of this project.
It is very hard to execute such subjects. How did you handle it?
Luckily we have actors with amazing talent, Priyamani Garu, Sanjay Suri Garu, Sameer Soni Garu, and Aslesha Thakur, everyone is an amazing actor. My work became easy handling such mature actors.
While handling projects with spiritual aspects, some times miracles happen while making. Any such incidents?
We planned the first schedule during peak summer. We made a schedule of 18-20 days starting from Orissa to Kashmir. It went very smoothly without any obstacles. The entire film was completed without any kind of issues. I feel it’s a miracle. We must appreciate our producers Vijay Garu, Ankith Garu, and Kaumudi Garu for their relentless support. This is not an OTT-commissioned project. We executed it as an independent project and after completion, we approached OTT’s. This is a big miracle.
Most of the cast has Hindi actors. Why did you opt for Bollywood actors?
We made this as a Hindi project to get it a wide reach. That’s why we went for a Bollywood casting. We balanced it with Priyamani Garu. Her choice is also according to the story.
These Sakthi Peethas are said to be the places where Ammavaari body parts fell off. Is there any proofs for this in Vedas and mythology?
We told the story about Ammavari Sakthi Peethalu. While Daksha Yagnam was being performed, Sathi Devi’s father didn’t invite Lord Shiva. Knowing this angry Sati Devi offered herself to fire. Then to cool down lord Shiva, lord Sree Mahavishnu severed her body parts with his sudarshana chakra and wherever her body parts fell down, those places became Shakti Peethas. Writer Thota Prasad garu told me that Ashtadasa Sakthi Peethas are most powerful places. Along with her body parts, her blood flowed on this land which made this land a powerful and great place. That is why our Bharat is considered as pristine land.
How is the response for Telugu, Tamil versions in aHa and Hindi version in ZEE5?
Hindi version was released on ZEE 5 in June. It garnered Terrific response. It got released in Telugu and Tamil versions on aHa on 20th October. I am getting messages of appreciation from all over the country. I am very happy to see such a positive and warm response from the viewers. As this is not a regular crime, thriller series, it will take time to grow more on audience. Everyone will talk about this more and more in the upcoming days. Thanks to the audience for their amazing response.
Tell us about your future project.
I am doing my next in Ram Talluri’s SRT Entertainment banner. It will be a prestigious web series. Details will be announced very soon.
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