A sensitive scene in The Paradise reportedly left Kayadu Lohar so uncomfortable that she stepped away from filming it, with the sequence remaining on hold for nearly three months. Actress Kranthi Balivada, who plays her on-screen mother, has revealed details about what happened behind the scenes.
According to Kranthi Balivada, Kayadu Lohar had initially agreed to the scene during the script narration. However, when filming began, she reportedly became concerned about how the sequence might be perceived by audiences.
The situation escalated when choreographer Brinda Master arrived to direct the sequence. After just one shot, Kayadu Lohar reportedly asked the team to stop, fearing that the scene could come across as vulgar and affect her image.
Rather than pressuring her, the filmmakers reportedly put the sequence on hold. For nearly three months, the director worked with Kayadu Lohar to address her concerns and rebuild her confidence.
The team reportedly assured her that the scene was important to the story and would be presented with an aesthetic approach rather than for sensationalism. They also reportedly referred to the visual treatment of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film while explaining their vision for the sequence.
Reassured by the filmmakers, Kayadu Lohar eventually returned and completed the scene. Kranthi Balivada’s revelation offers a glimpse into the patience and trust that went into getting the challenging sequence back on track.