Actor Adivi Sesh’s career in Tollywood has included a variety of roles and genres. From playing Bhadra in Baahubali to Agent Gopi in Goodachari, Sesh has established himself as one of the most versatile performers in the industry, having played complicated characters with profound emotional arcs as well as action-packed thrillers. During a recent conversation, he discussed his path, approach to acting, and planned projects.
Excerpts from the interview: I find it strange that people classify Kshanam and Goodachari just as ‘thrillers.’ Each story has a different emotional drive. I don’t plan, I just follow what comes to my heart.
If it touches me, I believe it’ll touch the audience. The challenge is not just making good cinema, but making art that influences the culture. The antagonist I’m most proud of is Munna in Panja.
As a protagonist, I’m equally thankful for Major, my dream project. My prep is always tailored to the role. For example, the Madanapalle slang I practiced for Dacoit was a lot of fun.
I think Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is the one role I truly sunk into, a role that became part of my psyche. So much of it can be attributed to the great man (Major Sandeep) . I’ve always dreamed of playing the warrior Karna.
I see many similarities in the personalities of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Karna from the Mahabharata. I can only say that shooting is now 50 per cent complete. It is the biggest film I have ever done—a truly massive film spanning six co.
