Why female directors are turning bold

Geetu Mohandas' Toxic teaser left all stunned with the bold elements. This made people wonder why female directors are turning bold.

Lagadapati Sridhar says “It is just a small part of the teaser, but it drew enormous attention and raised the bar for the film. It has become one of the most-watched teasers in recent times and audiences have clearly lapped it up, barring some trolls,”

He added “She comes from an acting background, her husband is a cinematographer, and that reflects in the visual and emotional depth of the film,”

He shared “The buzz is even bigger because the film is directed by Geetu Mohandas and not by filmmakers usually associated with bold storytelling like Ram Gopal Varma or Sandeep Reddy Vanga,”

He talked about Neeraja Kona and added “Her storytelling choices broke stereotypes and surprised audiences on social media,”

Jeevitha Rajasekhar says “Women are capable of handling all kinds of themes, including action, because gender has nothing to do with talent.”

She continued “I have begun to see more women in costume designing, in the direction department, and even as assistant camerawomen, which shows that things are changing for the better. Some women from well-to-do and educated families may still have apprehensions about the film industry, but that will change once women take centre stage and inspire others to showcase their creative talent in Tollywood.”

She concluded “Women are more focused and disciplined, and they are bound to turn the tide,”and says “I am hopeful that women directors like Nandini Reddy and Neeraja Kona will change perceptions in the days to come.”