It was Mahasivaratri day when the Ramalingeswara Swamy temple at Yanamalakuduru village saw large throngs of devotees joining the high-octane celebrations that included special pujas and a cultural programme.
“Suddenly my attention was distracted by a young girl with a bunch of balloons trying to find buyers among the crowd. A Bharata Natyam dance being performed on the stage deflected the little one’s focus and she stood still, her head tilted to one side, watching with fascination the rhythmic movements of the performer,” recalls Maddula Vijay Raju.
“Art transcends all boundaries, it cannot be bound by caste, class, creed and social status,” mumbled the 27-year-old and thus was born his next shot film “Oorichivara Kalakarulu”. The 38-minute shot film depicts how resilience and determination of a father-daughter duo, who belong to a lower caste and live in the village periphery, help them overcome social barriers and follow their passion.
