Bollywood diva Vaani talks about the importance of rooted stories

  Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor, who is receiving positive response to her work in the recently released streaming series “Mandala Murders,” has said that the more content is local, the more global it will become. The actress stressed upon how important it is for the stories to be rooted to make a global impact.

Talking about the same, the actress said, “Seeing ‘Mandala Murders’ trend globally for three weeks straight has been incredibly surreal. I never imagined the kind of overwhelming response it would receive. I’m beyond grateful to every single person who has watched and supported the show. This streaming debut marks a deeply personal milestone for me, one that I will cherish forever”. 

She further mentioned, “‘Mandala Murders’ was made with immense heart, and to see it resonate so powerfully across borders is the most meaningful reward we could have asked for. India has always been known for its mythology and stories, and I believe it’s this rootedness that allows our content to connect so deeply not just with audiences here, but also with viewers around the globe who are curious about our culture and identity”. 

“Mandala Murders” is a mythological-crime thriller series, and marked the streaming debut of Vaani Kapoor. It also marked her first collaboration with filmmaker Gopi Puthran, who is known for his work on the “Mardaani” franchise. The series also stars Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla, and Shriya Pilgaonkar.

The show is the second series from Netflix and YRF’s creative partnership, following the global success of “The Railway Men” in 2023. It is created and directed by Gopi Puthran, with Manan Rawat serving as the co-director. YRF Entertainment has produced “Mandala Murders.” The series is available to stream on Netflix.

Meanwhile, Gopi Puthran, who has created the latest webseries “Mandala Murders,” has spoken up about the authenticity and relatability in storytelling.

The director said that to go global, it’s imperative to be extensively local. ‘Mandala Murders’ continues to be the most watched Indian series on Netflix three weeks following its release. Creator Gopi Puthran sheds light on the series’ success and credited it to India’s mythical identity. He shared that the series is painted against a small, fictional town, and if filmmakers remain true to India’s roots and identity, it will resonate with the audience. 

Talking about the same, he said, “India is a country that is deeply connected and awed by its roots. Myths are embedded deep within our DNA because of the stories that were handed down over generations by our elders which is why we instantly connect to content with such tonality. 

What is really heartening to see is how ‘Mandala Murders’ has connected with people’s psyche due to this. Partnering with Netflix that has incredible reach across the country has enabled Mandala Murders to be sampled by those who would like to consume content laced with myths and mysteries of India”. 

Indo-Asian News Service