Jyothi Lakshmi (2015)

Interesting facts

Jyothi Lakshmi is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language drama film written by Malladi and directed by Puri Jagannadh starring and presented by Charmy Kaur in the title role. It was her production debut. It was produced by Swethalana, Varun, Teja, C. V. Rao and C. Kalyan under the banners Sri Subha Swetha films and C. K. Entertainments. Sunil Kashyap composed the film's music and P.G. Vinda was the film's cinematographer. Production began on 25 February 2015 and principal photography began on 8 March 2015. The film is based on the novel Mrs Parankusam by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy.

Production

Puri Jagannadh planned to make a female-centric film and after searching for the lead actress from a long time, he approached Charmy Kaur for the lead role, considering her dance and acting prowess; she immediately accepted to be a part of the film. The film was titled Jyothy Lakshmi in early October 2014 and was rumored to be based on the life of a South Indian actress of the same name.

Sunil Kashyap and P.G. Vinda were signed on as the music director and cinematographer of the film respectively in early February 2015 marking their first collaboration with Jagannadh. Charmy opted to become one of the producers of the film and presented it. C. Kalyan bankrolled the film under the banners Sri Subha Swetha films and C. K. Entertainments.

Charmy called the character of Jyothy Lakshmi as an intense one and as a reference for her looks, Jagannadh showed her a few old pics of hers and asked her to look as slim as she was in them. For her role, Charmy had to sport a long, black and silky hair for a typical Indian look, adding that she would be seen in two different looks. She took training in belly dancing, freestyle and club dancing. Satyadev played the male lead.

Principal photography was expected to begin on 1 March 2015. This movie had a song featuring Angela Krislinzki along with Brahmanandam.

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