Ravi Mohan calls 'Karathey Babu' a milestone, shares updates on his upcoming films
Actor Ravi Mohan recently opened up about his upcoming films, stating that 'Karathey Babu' will be a landmark project in his career. While attending a private event in Chennai, Ravi Mohan interacted with the media and gave updates about his current and future ventures.
He expressed excitement about the ongoing shoot of 'Karathey Babu,' revealing that the team is almost done with the filming and only a few portions are left to be shot. He emphasized that the film showcases a version of himself that the audience has never seen before, adding that the film represents a fresh attempt to try something new.
Ravi Mohan embraces fresh challenges with a unique role
Speaking about 'Karathey Babu,' Ravi Mohan said, 'We've nearly reached the final stage of shooting.
What's special about this film is how different I appear in it, both in terms of character and presentation. I wanted to challenge myself and explore a new dimension, and this film gave me the opportunity to do just that. It's definitely going to be one of the most significant films in my journey so far.'
Post-production underway for 'Genie,' release planned soon
Apart from 'Karathey Babu,' Ravi Mohan shared that work on his film 'Genie' has been completed, with post-production currently underway.
'The shoot is fully wrapped up, and the graphics work is progressing steadily. We are actively planning for its release in the near future,' he confirmed. The film is expected to offer a visual treat, and fans are eagerly awaiting its arrival on screens.
Ravi Mohan explores new depths in a key role
Ravi Mohan also spoke about 'Parasakthi,' directed by acclaimed filmmaker
Sudha Kongara
and starring
Sivakarthikeyan
in the lead role. He is playing a pivotal role in the film and mentioned that he's experimenting with new aspects of performance in this project as well. 'It's a crucial character, and I'm trying out something different yet again,' he said, hinting at a dynamic and evolving phase in his acting career.
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