Sashi Kiran Tikka, director of Telugu films ‘Goodachari’ and ‘Major’, looks back at the indie approach to filmmaking, collaborative work atmosphere and his days at the New York Film Academy Directors' Take: This series of interviews shines the spotlight on the newer crop of directors who made their mark in Telugu cinema in recent years. The series is an attempt to discuss how the larger-than-life Telugu films that capture nationwide attention co-exist with refreshing small and medium budget films. Interview: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Video: Sivam Media Production: Johan Sathyadas Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #telugucinema #telugufilmindustry #Goodachari #Major #adivisesh 00:00 - 03:59 - Indie approach to Goodachari 04:00 - 05:56 - Scaling up for Major 05:57 - 08:58 - Collaborative writing 08:59 - 10:02 - Feedback for script 10:03 - 11:38 - Writing & direction 11:39 - 15:06 - Biopic - avoiding cliches 15:07 - 17:19 - Major - cinematic liberty 17:20 - 19:45 - New York Film Academy 19:46 - 20:56 - Storytelling interest 21:00 - 23:09 - MBA to cinema 23:06 - 24:40 - Assisting Sekhar Kammula 24:41 - 28:00 - Struggles before Goodachari 28:01 - 28:36 - What's next? 28:37 - 33:54 - Changes in Telugu cinema