Actor Sandeep Kishan said, films like Vicky Donor And Congratulations Played a major role in his decision to step into the spotlight super subbuA Telugu series that deals with sex education through humor and sensitivity. He said that he wanted a story with filmy language similar to those films in his filmography.

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Sandeep said that the series does not treat its subject matter in a vulgar or sensationalist manner. He said that humor comes from the situations surrounding the subject, not the subject. The 39-year-old actor said that even he was surprised when a platform like Netflix supported the show. He said that he believes Telugu audiences are gradually becoming more open towards such interactions when they are handled correctly.

Sandeep said he was attracted to the show because it reminded him how Vicky Donor And Congratulations Tackled taboo subjects without becoming vulgar. He said, “The idea of ​​this character going to a village and teaching something to people who are even more conservative than him creates a very interesting situation for humor. We don’t make humor from the subject matter itself; the humor comes from the situations that the subject creates.”

The actor further added, “Some of my favorite films in this field are Vicky Donor And Congratulations. I was pleasantly surprised to see how deftly he handled sensitive concepts with humor. One of the biggest reasons I wanted to do super subbu This was because I wanted a similar story and film language in my filmography. I am grateful to Malik Ram because one small jump in the wrong direction and the show could have been something completely different. “I’m really grateful that he got the balance right.”

Reiterating the influence of those films, he said, “The films are like Vicky Donor And Congratulations Inspired me to write this kind of story and film narrative in my filmography.”

His surprise at the Netflix-backed project

Sandeep said that he did not expect that such a subject would come to him, especially in the form of a Netflix show. He said, “Telugu content has always been very diverse and amazing over the years. Today, because of the availability of platforms it is reaching a wider audience across the country. I was very surprised that such a subject came to me at this point in my life, and that Netflix was supporting it as a show.”

The actor further added, “The collaboration of Netflix, Malik and the content was a very pleasant surprise in itself. Once I heard the story, I realized how they were planning to make it, and I saw something very special while making it. Today, I can reiterate that we have made something very special. I am very satisfied with the kind of content we have chosen and I am proud.”

He says, nothing sensational

The actor emphasized that super subbu Does not sensationalize its central theme. He said, “There is no vulgar language in this show at all. We are not abusing anyone. There are no awkward intimate scenes. If it was released as a film, it would have easily got a U certificate. Yes, the premise is about a man who goes to a small village to teach sex education, but we tried to handle that opportunity in the best possible way.”

Sandeep said that he would not have done this show if its sole purpose was to shock the audience. “To be honest, if it was a show that just wanted to sensationalize sex education or get people excited, I wouldn’t have done it. That’s true. Why would I spend ten months or a year of my life doing something whose biggest purpose is just to get excited or sensationalize?” He expressed.

The actor further added, “There have been many opportunities to do this, and I could have done them before. The beauty is in trying to say what you want to say without taking the easy path. That’s what makes it special. Whether we succeed or not, we’ll find out. But at least we’ll be able to hold our heads high because we were very particular about making this show the right way.”

On changing perspective

Regarding the ongoing conversation regarding sex education, Sandeep said that the society is slowly opening up. “Many people have asked me whether Telugu families would be willing to watch this kind of content. I think they absolutely should. Bhagwant KesariFor example. There’s a whole section about ‘no means no’ and good touch, bad touch. You can see that the mainstream Telugu audience is slowly accepting such conversations when they are presented at the right pace. I think super subbu Comes at the right time and with the right precision. “It helps people understand the topic without making it a joke.”

He also said that the need of the hour is education, not sensationalism. “Interestingly, sex education is not about how to have sex. It’s about how not to have sex. I think the ‘no’ is the part that a lot of people keep forgetting.”

Reflecting on broader societal change, Sandeep said, “I truly believe that as a society we are moving in the right direction when it comes to learning. At the same time, we are also carrying the burden of doing things the wrong way for decades. All the extra heat we face today is collateral damage from those years. Thankfully, real learning is now happening through different mediums, so we are in a much better place.”

with super subbuHe said he wanted to support a story that treated a sensitive subject with care, humor and restraint.