Vijaya Prasad's films are a soothing medicine to the ones going through tough times: Suman Ranganathan

Suman Ranganath, who is known for her selective roles, is a favourite collaborator of director Vijaya Prasad. What began with the director’s debut Sidlingu has continued till Totapuri 2. “In every movie, he presents me with distinct and captivating roles. There’s always a message and comedy. He lets emotions play a significant role in his films, and skillfully combines emotional scenes with humour to effectively convey the message. His films are like a soothing medicine for those facing difficult times in life. His stories also impart life lessons, and this sets Vijaya Prasad’s work apart. I don’t categorize his films as just comedy or political films; I would probably name the genre ‘Vijayism!’,” says Suman Ranganath on the sidelines of Totapuri Chapter 2 release. The film produced by KA Suresh is set to hit the theatres this week.
While Totapuri Chapter 1 saw glimpses of Suman Ranganath in the character of Victoria,  she will be seen in full-fledged in the second instalment. Explaining further, she said, “The key aspect of her character lies in why and how she, as a nun, takes a certain decision. The film also portrays communal harmony among different religions and captures various phases of life through different characters. While most of my scenes are with Daali Dhananjay, I also have scenes with Jaggesh, Aditi Prabhudeva, and Veena Sundar. Overall, it’s a fun-filled film.”

Apart from Totapuri, Suman Ranganath will be seen in Ravike Prasanga, a comedy film. “I am also part of an untitled film where I’ll be working alongside Suchendra Prasad. It’s a film centered around a husband-wife relationship, and we are yet to begin shooting.”