As Nuvvu Naaku Nachav completes 25 years since its release, the cult classic is all set to return to the big screen on January 1 as a New Year special. For producer Sravanthi Ravikishore, the memories are overwhelming even today. He says looking back at the film’s journey after so many years fills him with happiness, and Trivikram agrees instantly. While Trivikram was busy writing Nuvve Kavali and Chirunavvutho around the same time, he recalls being closely associated with NNN. He was present for most of its shoots, travelled to New Zealand with the team, and even sat through the dubbing sessions. Since he was also slated to direct Nuvve Nuvve next, he says his involvement with this film was deep and constant.
The working style back then, the producer recalls, was unique. Trivikram would first prepare a script version and then narrate the dialogue version, making everyone feel as though they were watching scenes unfold, not just listening to lines. They would all sit together in a room next to his writing space. This ensured that the script was shaped collectively. One such inspired decision was casting Prakash Raj as the heroine’s father. Nobody could imagine anyone else after Trivikram narrated those scenes with such distinct diction. Trivikram fondly remembers those 22 scenes shot on a house set at Nankramguda.
No conversation about NNN is complete without remembering lyricist Sirivennala Seetharama Sastry. RaviKishore becomes emotional recalling him, saying no amount of praise is ever enough. What stood out, they say, was the lyricist's dedication—he never delivered just a line, but complete, thought-out songs, often offering multiple lyrical options that would leave everyone thrilled.
Victory Venkatesh’s contribution, both agree, was equally significant. RaviKishore describes him as extraordinary, while Trivikram notes how the actor immersed himself completely, doing multiple readings once the dialogue version was ready. Interestingly, the film’s first scene—the train journey—was shot on the very last day, travelling from Hyderabad to Nalgonda and back. After 85 days of shooting, the first cut ran for over three hours, which RaviKishore jokingly admits he only managed to trim slightly before release.
Over time, the film became a stress-buster for audiences across generations. Trivikram remembers a preview for Movie Moghul D Ramanaidu’s family where Venkatesh’s wife remarked that just as people speak of Gundamma Katha and Missamma today, future generations would speak of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav. He admits he didn’t believe it then—but today, that prediction feels prophetic. Ravikishore adds that even now, when he mentions producing the film, people respond with respect, and seeing even a nine-year-old watch it repeatedly gives him immense satisfaction.
Summing it up, Trivikram reflects that while some films bring money and others bring fame, only a rare few bring lasting respect—and this film is one of them. Ravikishore agrees, saying that respect still exists even today.
