Lavanya Konidela Tripathi: Hanu Raghavapudi got me to remove every layer of makeup for Andala Rakshasi

The acclaimed romantic drama, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, also starred Rahul Ravindran and Naveen Chandra in the lead
Lavanya Konidela Tripathi (L) and a still from Hanu Raghavapudi's Andala Rakshasi (R)
Lavanya Konidela Tripathi (L) and a still from Hanu Raghavapudi's Andala Rakshasi (R)
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Hanu Raghavapudi’s 2013 film Andala Rakshasi will soon have a grand theatrical re-release on June 13. On the occasion, the film’s primary team, including lead actors Rahul Ravindran, Lavanya Konidela, and Naveen Chandra, are actively promoting the re-release. In one of the promotional interviews, Lavanya spoke about the unique shooting experience for the film, including a zero-makeup appearance throughout the shoot.

Lavanya, who played the role of Mithuna in Andala Rakshasi, stated, “During one of the days in the first schedule, I had put on some powder for the shoot. Hanu Raghavapudi took a picture of me, zoomed it and showed me how the powder particle showed on the screen. He got me to remove every layer of makeup for the shoot — it was difficult to run away from Hanu.”

Talking about the same, Rahul Ravindran added, “The three of us didn’t even wear sunscreen or a single layer of foundation for the shoot. It was a zero make-up look for all of us.”

Lavanya Konidela Tripathi (L) and a still from Hanu Raghavapudi's Andala Rakshasi (R)
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Andala Rakshasi, which released in 2013, emerged as a box office hit and has attained a cult following over the years. The film was co-produced by Sai Korrapati and SS Rajamouli.

Lavanya Konidela Tripathi (L) and a still from Hanu Raghavapudi's Andala Rakshasi (R)
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