'HiT' And HOW!

WITH THE SECOND FILM IN THE HIT’ FRANCHISE CONTINUING ON THE SUCCESS TRAIL, SAILESH KOLANU HAS A BIGGER TASK SET OUT FOR HIMSELF. HE WILL BE DIRECTING ACTOR, PRODUCER NANI FOR THE THIRD PART

- RAJESHWARI KALYANAM

A vision scientist turned director Sailesh’s ‘Hit’ franchise produced by hero Nani’s Wall Poster Cinema has been true to its title from the word go. Hit – The first Case starring Vishwak Sen began to garner profits from the first week onwards when it released in February 2020. The second film in the series with Adivi Sesh in the lead went the success route and it also revealed the next big hero in the franchise. The third film will see ‘Sarkar’ - the much-awaited next big Investigative Officer in ‘Hit 3’ marking the much-awaited entry into the series.

As the franchise is growing from strength-to-strength Sailesh Kolanu is all set to put more and more of his energy into writing and creating more Hits. He shares his journey so far in this exclusive interview.

What is the connection of a scientist with the film industry?

I have always been a film buff. Whether a film is good or bad, I watch all films. My father was from the industry, He was the production manager. He used to work with Raghava gari and Kodi Ramakrishna garu. But he did not want me here. I was born and raised in Chennai; I lived in Hyderabad before shifting to Australia. I excelled in academics. But, my love for films dragged me back to Hyderabad. This was the calling. I am cut out to be a filmmaker. I am getting to create great pieces of art. There are stories that need to be told, and I am very happy that I am tool.

You were a scientist before coming into the film industry. Why this shift?