Director has controlled me: Actor Saikumar

“Manalo Okkadu” revolves around a common man who fights with media, directed by R.P.Patnaik, who also acts in the film.

Saikumar plays as a media person. A short interview...

Special mark for any role...

I played a very important character as a media person. I want to have a special mark in any type of role, I play and generally take an inspiration from the strong epic villains, Duryodhana and Ravana for the negative role. A movie should be labeled as good and after effect is just enjoyable! “Manalo Okkadu” will reach audience expectations.

A bold film…

Patnaik is my best friend and has a strong connection with that name & Berhampur, Orissa as my family events happened in that place. He is a passionate technician. He approached me with a story & I decided as a bold film. It’s a reality!

Didn’t get hurt anywhere…

I’m mad about two things, I see cricket and tune in all the TV channels, right from morning to evening. Media affects our society a lot and has become part of our life. Many directors have controlled me and when that was missing, I felt there is an overflow of acting. Gautham, Patnaik brother also supported me. Raghavendra Rao said, A Director's talent is to treat an artist without hurting and R. P. Patnaik too, didn’t hurt me anywhere.”