Tej Reveals The Story Behind The Picture With Pawan Kalyan

Sai Dharam Tej gets candid in a tete-a-tete. We caught up with Tej ahead of the release of his Solo Brathuke So Better which is slated for Dec 25, 2020 release. From the film’s release post Covid-19 pandemic to the film’s hilarious content to his relationship status to his marriage plans to his favourite actors and songs, Tej talks extensively.

In a quick rapidfire round, Sai Dharam Tej gave us interesting answers and let us get to it first.

What is love according to you?

Undefinable

One word about your real life love?

Solo Brathuke So better

2am Friend

Nawin (Naresh’s Son), Dinesh, Harini, Madhu

First Thing that came to your mind when you hear these names

Chiranjeevi – Godfather
Pawan kalyan – Guru
Mahesh babu – Superstar
NTR – Powerhouse
Prabhas – Coolest Darling
Allu Arjun – Stylish Star

What do you prefer?

Solo life or love life – Solo Life
Jeans or formals – Track Pants
Goa or Maldives – Goa
Mass or Class – Mass
Dance or comedy – Comedy

Choose One from..

Chitralahari or Pratiroju Pandage

Chitralahari

Tarak or Mahesh Babu

Pawan kalyan garu (Laughs off and when asked not to go for third option) it is Tarak, coz he is a friend, so.. Tarak.

Visit Maldives with one heroine, which one would be it?

Naa life lo raaboye heroine!

Which actress you would like to Date and dedicate a song to?

Samantha and ye Maaya Chesave

Your go to Dance move

Pilla nuvvu leni jeevitham song move

3 must things in your wardrobe

Hoodies, joggers, shorts

The film dialogue you use mostly

Dubai Seenu’s Abba Sairam

Your all time favourite movie

Khaidi

The movie you would like to do remake

Chantabbayi

Pick 3 best songs from your movies

Pilla Nuvvu leni jeevitham
Bellam Sridevi
Glassmates

The song from SBSB you feel that is your real life story

Title Song and No Pelli Song

The goal you would like to accomplish

An NGO and it takes some time

The fashionable/Stylish man & women in Tollywood according to you

Bunny is the most stylish person according to me. Charan also. They both are my style icons. In women, it is Samantha and also Rakul preet who would love to experiment a lot with her dressing.

Top 3 Songs In your playlist

I don’t listen to my songs. As I had to practice and shoot for them by listening a number of times, I don’t listen to my songs, but may be 5 or 6 years later I listen to them just like I am enjoying with Pilla Nuvvu leni Jeevitham song now.

Oh My God Daddy
Rangamma mangamma
Bharat Ane Nenu

Exchange One thing with a Costar

Nothing.. I am happy with myself

A movie of yours which you would like to make it differently

Jawaan

Secret Hobby

Play with lot of toys

Who is your funniest cousin?

Varun tej, I am very close to him

Your best buddy in Mega clan?

Varun

Who would make you totally star struck?

Chiranjeevi garu and Kalyan garu

If not an actor, what would you have been?

Unemployed! Or probably playing gully cricket for Rs 5000 on Sundays

Virat or Dhoni

Dhoni

Nabha or Raashi

Raashi

Beach or Hills

Hills

One director you would kill to work with

Won’t kill, but love to work with all the directors

Whose is the best cricketer Thaman or You?

Of course me (laughs off)
I think Thaman, vaadu baaga aadataadu

We will show one picture, tell the story behind it (showing Sai Dharam tej holding Pawan’s arm and asking something, from Niharika’s wedding)

Sai revealed that he asked Pawan kalyan “Mama, one picture” when he was walking off and Pawan Kalyan asked him “Era Mundhu naatho photo eppudu digaleda?”. When asked if he is scared of Pawan kalyan garu, Sai said it is not like scaring him or something like that but as he is really close to Pawan from childhood, the latter speaks to him with an authority or command.

The interesting rapidfire is followed by the Sai’s reaction to some of the most funniest comments about the Solo Brathule So Better trailer. And below here is the full interview in words about what and how Sai Dharam tej spoke about.

Solo Brathuke So Better

When I heard that Solo Brathuke So Better would be the first Telugu film to release after the theatres are opened, it feels very great. At a time, we all got used to watching films, content on OTT, when we announced theatrical release for our film, the kind of response we got from movie lovers, distributors and exhibitors was great. It was uplifting for the team. Our spirits have raised and well all feel kicked up about the film’s theatrical release. I’m very thankful to the audience for the overwhelming response to the news of our film’s theatrical release.

Solo Brathuke So Better is one film one can watch with friends, family members and laugh and enjoy in theatres. We were wanting to have a theatrical release and finally it is happening. The film is close to my heart as I’m already fighting with family for solo life at home. As the film is finally hitting the theatres, it certainly gives a positive feeling. We have not screened the SBSB to anyone in family or outside as we wanted to get more clarity over the film’s theatrical release. Now that we have got clarity, we may plan to block a theatre and screen the film to our family members. The film has come out well. I’m hoping that everyone in the team gets their due. Producers, Distributors and Exhibitors all should get benefit out of the film. I’m hoping the film works and everyone involved with it would be happy.

One Best Scene From SBSB

There are several hilarious moments in the film. However, there is one particular scene we all had so much fun was the scene between Vennela Kishore, Sathya, me, and Sudarshan. It was a laugh riot. We had a blast while shooting the scene. The scene that was supposed to begin by 6 pm and end at 2 am had started at 7.30 pm and ended at 4.30 pm. Literally, we were laughing, rolling on the floor. Also, for the first time, I had shot for a film in Vizag. It was really special. I thoroughly enjoyed shooting at Vizag. The people there were warm and good. They were very cooperative and friendly. The people have never disturbed us even when we were shooting at the crowdy beach road.

Thaman’s Music

Thaman is one of the best composers. He delivers the best work. The way he delivers the music album and the way he understands the director’s requirement and works accordingly is the best about him. All the four songs he had composed for Solo Brathuke So Better were super.

First Reaction After Confirming Theatrical Release

After hearing about the theatrical release of Solo Brathuke So Better, I took a minute, stepped into the bathroom and danced with joy, excitement and came out. After so many discussions and so much contemplation, as my film is releasing in theatres, that required that dance. (laughs)

Lockdown Life

I slept like there was no tomorrow. My mom also didn’t wake me up and didn’t disturb me for the first 10 days. After a point, my mom assigned us small tasks at home. Filling water bottles to cleaning utensils, sweeping the floor, my brother (Vaishnav Tej) and I used to do chores. We used to exchange the chores. For about six to eight months, we have lived that life and got used to it. However, cooking is one thing we haven’t tried our hands at as my mom didn’t allow us. She said it is her department. After spending lockdown life, I learnt that managing the house is not easy.

Impressive OTT Content

In recent times, the Telugu series that was very well-written was Loser. The way the director has connected all the characters was beautiful. I think the standards of our content in OTT platforms is growing steadily. I liked Paatal Lok (on Amazon Prime), Dark (on Netflix) and Special Ops (on Hot Star) among the series I binge-watched in the lockdown. I’ve covered almost all the series during lockdown.

Niharika’s Marriage

Niharika is a naughty kid at home. She is a crazy girl. She is the Surya Kantham of our family. We grew up like a brother and sister. When we heard about her marriage,we were all so happy. Niharika’s marriage relieved all of us from stress. Those three days of her wedding took away our stress we had for the past 8 months. Entire family was looking for that one moment of Niha Papa’s wedding. Whole family came together to see her wedding and that one moment we will not forget in our entire life. That moment of Niharika’s marriage brought us happy tears as it was a magical moment.

Personal Life

I’m single. Currently, I’m following the slogan, “Solo Brathuke So Better”. But my family has different plans for me. So, I’m in that struggle. After Niharika’s wedding, the family is pressuring me for my marriage. But I’ve requested them for more time as I’ve a lot more to do.I pushed my marriage plans for another 1 year or 2 years solidly.

Deva Katta’s Film

60 percent of the shooting of the film has been completed. The film is coming out quite well.