Indian Idol 15 Celebrates One Year Of Animal: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reveals He Worked In McDonald's & Subway

This weekend, Sony Entertainment Television's Indian Idol Season 15 is set to host a special episode titled 'Celebrating One Year of Animal' featuring the film's director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The episode will showcase the director sharing his journey from his early aspirations to his rise in the film industry. Among the highlights, contestant Ritika Raj performs "Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage," to which Sandeep expressed his surprise and pleasure in hearing the song in a female voice for the first time.

In an engaging exchange with Ritika, Sandeep delved into his family's significant role in his career, particularly during the challenging times of making his directorial debut, Arjun Reddy. He recounted a pivotal moment when he vowed to his mother that he would become a director before spending the 2 lakhs he had saved from working in Sydney. Despite the long journey and initial setbacks in finding producers, his family's unwavering support was instrumental in producing the movie themselves.

Sandeep's path to filmmaking took a turn from his initial career goal of becoming a physiotherapist, a choice influenced by the typical expectations in South Indian families during the 1990s and 2000s. His lack of interest in physiotherapy and a long-standing passion for photography and storytelling eventually led him to pursue film school in Sydney, marking the beginning of his filmmaking journey.

The conversation also featured Shreya Ghoshal, who inquired about the influences behind Sandeep's decision to attend film school. In his response, Sandeep highlighted his mother's critical support, not just financially for film school and the production of Arjun Reddy, but also in his overall life. He reflected on the criticism he has faced for not adequately portraying the mother's role in his films and expressed his closeness to his mother, suggesting any future mother-son story from him would be filled with positivity.

The episode, airing at 9 PM this weekend on Sony Entertainment Television, promises an intimate glimpse into Sandeep Reddy Vanga's personal and professional life, celebrating his accomplishments and the enduring influence of his family's support.