New Delhi: Rakul Preet Singh and Sumeet Vyas starrer Chhatriwali is creating a lot of buzz among fans for portraying the taboo surrounding condom use in India. It seems clear from the trailer that the film is about the importance of safe sex and the benefits of using protection.
We had an exclusive chat with actor Sumeet Vyas who plays the role of Rishi Kalra in the film. Sumeet opened up about his apprehensions about playing a role in a women-centric film and the added responsibility of educating the youth about safe sex through this film.
When asked if he had any reservations about the film when he was offered the role, he said, “I wanted to make sure the boy in the story had enough screen space, I didn’t want to I was playing. Just be a supporting actor. Even though there was minimal screen-space, I wanted to portray something that would leave a mark in people’s minds. When I met Tejas, I understood that The character has a lot to do in the film. In fact, he was the originator of the story and the complete and utter arc.
Sumeet also explained how his intention is not to educate everyone but to tell a good and interesting story. “I don’t think the intention is to go out and educate everyone. The aim of this film is mainly to tell a story and make an entertaining film. Its message is about safe sex through the medium of the film rather than shoving it in people’s faces To educate. Our aim was not to preach it and not to tell people what to do and what not to do, but only to tell them what is right.
Watch the movie trailer here
Chhatravali stars Raku Preet Singh in the lead role of a chemistry genius who plays the role of quality control head in a condom factory. Initially hesitant about the issue, she later takes it upon herself to promote safe sex among the masses. It also stars Sumeet Vyas as Rishi Kalra along with Satish Kaushik, Dolly Ahluwalia and Rajesh Tailang and will release on January 20, 2023.