Director Srikanth Sangisetti Opens Up About ‘Deewana’ Journey

Director Srikanth Sangisetti, who is making his debut with the upcoming romantic film 'Deewana', shared insights about his journey and the making of the film. Starring Harshith Reddy and introducing Smeya Manimegalai, the film is produced by Arha Media and V Studios and is set for a theatrical release on the 19th of this month.

The director revealed that Deewana was inspired by a simple observation of a TV anchor, which developed into an emotional yet commercial love story. He explained that the concept evolved over years through multiple drafts, reflecting his passion for storytelling and cinema.

He also spoke about his struggles, from working in a corporate job for over a decade to eventually pursuing his dream of filmmaking. He shared that the journey involved rejections, financial struggles, and continuous rewriting of the script, but his belief in emotionally driven stories kept him motivated throughout.