PremiumSuriya on Gandhada Gudi: 'Appu is the most secure actor, celebrity, and icon; proves this not a number game'
The Soorarai Pottru actor was in Bengaluru recently to be part of the grand Puneeth Parva event
Last Updated: 01.33 AM, Oct 23, 2022
The recently-held Puneeth Parva event was nothing short of a glorious celebration of the legacy of Puneeth Rajkumar. A star-studded night that saw the biggest of superstars from south India in attendance, Puneeth Parva brimmed with emotions and memories of the late Powerstar who, as evidenced by everyone present at the event, had touched many lives with his authenticity and warmth. Among the many who put their commitments away to be a part of the evening was Tamil actor and producer Suriya who, having known Puneeth Rajkumar for many years, had nothing but the kindest of words to share in the honour of his late friend.
“We met one another 47 years ago when we were in our mother’s wombs. Yes, back then when Puneeth’s mother was also pregnant with him, my mother had met her at the Sujatha Hotel in Mysuru. I feel we have known each other since then and we share a lot of memories,” said a visibly overwhelmed Suriya at the event, sharing the stage with Rocking Star Yash, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Gandhada Gudi director Amoghavarsha, and others.
A short while before the Puneeth Parva event began, Suriya was asked about the idea of Puneeth Rajkumar featuring in a documentary film and shedding his superstar image for the sake of art. “He is the most secure actor, celebrity, and icon to do this and he has proven again that there is no number game - it is only the memories that you leave behind in life. And this is what you do for the craft you love,” said Suriya.
Quite indeed, as highlighted by the Jai Bhim actor, Puneeth Rajkumar was known to be a creative enthusiast who had sought out exciting opportunities as both an actor and a film producer. Under the banner of PRK Productions, which he operated along with his wife Ashwini, Puneeth encouraged novel ideas and backed several budding artists in the industry - having launched the banner in 2016 with Kavaludaari, PRK Productions has produced many enterprising films like Mayabazar 2016, French Biriyani, and Man of the Match. Gandhada Gudi too comes as a part of the banner in association with Mudkipper (Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar serving as the producer). Gandhada Gudi releases on October 28.
