Ninna Nedu (Telugu films - Then and now). A talk in Telugu by senior theatre and film actor Sri Kakarala as a part of our Cinema Talk @ Lamakaan. He will speak on the links between theater and films, how films were made in those days, what problems the new entrants had to go through, how telugu film industry evolved in 80s, 90s and 2000s, how the film production and film making process is today and what scope the youth have in this scenario.

Kakarala was a Theater actor and was the disciple of D. Raja Rao who was a doyen of theater art in 1950s and 60s. Along with D. Raja Rao, Kakarala entered into the Telugu film industry. He came to prominence with Rangula Ratnam movie (1967) which was directed by the legendary director i.e., B.N.Reddy. Kakarala acted in famous films like Maa Bhoomi (1979), Manushulanta Okkate (1976) and Karthavyam (1991). He acted in over 200 films. In 2007 he moved from Madras to Hyderabad. He spends his time with lots of reading and gives speeches on various progressive platforms. He also gives suggestions and guidance on issues related to theater for those who aspire to make a career out of the it.

The talk is followed by Q&A session where the audience can ask any kind of questions related to the film industry. Entry - free.