P. Sheshadri’s Journey of Cinema | Episode 5 – A Preface to the Journey - "Munnudi" (Part I)
Channel: P Sheshadri
Date: 2019-12-15

P. Sheshadri’s Journey of Cinema is a documentary series chronicling the life and career of the National Film Award-winning director.
 
In this fifth episode, Mr. Sheshadri discusses his experience making his first feature film, "Munnudi."

Mr. Sheshadri talks about his influences that led to making "Munnudi". He then recounts the process that went into creating a budget for the film and the hassles he faced while pitching the film to producers.

Mr. Sheshadri then talks about the formation on the "Navachitra" banner, which was a unique cooperative model he used for financing the film with the help of his friends.

In the next episode, Mr. Sheshadri talks further about the making of "Munnudi" and the challenges faced while releasing it.