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Nagendra Karri
After the English Film “Where Are You Sophia?” Indian Born Film Maker
from AP Plans Next Big Budget Film “Mobster”
 The 150 Crore Film” Mobster” will have a universal appeal with mix of
International and Indian star cast
Hyderabad/India/June'2009: Nagendra Karri, the
Indian born film maker from Andhra Pradesh who owns Eternal Mind
Production LLC in New York has announced his next big budget film
“Mobster” which will be shot in multi locales including India . The
filmmaker is also keen to partner with Indian company for this
project.
This announcement comes after the successful debut screening of his
first Directorial Venture “Where are you Sophia?” a suspenseful
psychological thriller at the recently concluded Cannes Film
festival. Karri, who directed, produced and wrote the film at the
age of 26, has masters in computer science and electronics and a
background in theater, but knew filmmaking was his lifelong passion.
‘Where are you Sophia?’ is the true story of a local newspaper
columnist from a rural town called Highlands where she mysteriously
disappears and ends up meeting Charlie, a young handsome man from
Jersey Shores. She takes him on a journey where he is introduced to
the realms of the unknown which only he can unravel as he faces the
mysterious forces in the evil town of Highlands .
"Life has been very hard while making a feature film during a
recession," says Karri. "But it was worth every bit to make a
suspenseful thriller like 'Where are you Sophia?' that you believe
in with all your heart. I have done it, recession was not an excuse
for me."
The 96 minutes psycho thriller will keep audiences on the edge of
their seat with paranormal elements and characters with strange
backgrounds and contradicting stories. From Michael, a father
searching for his missing daughter, to Xavier, a stranger with
hidden intentions and contradicting emotions, "Where are you
Sophia?" promises to be rich with edgy characters and an intelligent
plot. The film received good reviews at the Cannes Film Festival.
Nagendra Karri is currently in India to finalise plans for the
launch of his English film “Where are you Sophia” and his new
project Mobster. He will also conduct audition for selecting the
start cast for Mobster in India and talk to potential partners who
like to partner for his new project.
“My goal is to showcase India to the International film industry by
creating movies that has a universal appeal with an Indian touch.”
Karri said.
Eternal Mind Productions founded by Indian-American Nagendra Karri,
an independent writer, director and producer located in New York
City is a dynamic and creative independent film company specializing
in thought provoking dramas and mystifying entertainment. All
projects are funded by independent film Producers, movie venture
capitalists and the dedicated Eternal Mind Productions team, which
strives to produce excellent dramas captured through the soul of
independent film. |
Reachout's News Bureau
June'
2009
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