Sundeep Kishan enters the Permit Room and talks about why he chose the title People Star, his funny story with Rajinikanth, being a lucky charm, auditioning for Raj & DK, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, SWOT analysis of his career and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - People Star
5:50 - Telling Rajinikanth not to smoke and not working in Coolie
7:47 - 15 years in the industry
9:11 - Heroine’s and director’s lucky charm
14:21 - Cinema has influenced many aspects of his life
15:51 - IPS dreams
19:21 - Raj & DK don’t like killing characters
21:56 - How he convinced Raj & DK
27:46 - Working with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Dhanush early on in their careers
29:44 - SWOT analysis of his career
35:03 - Insecurities as a lead actor
39:39 - Being spiritual
46:07 - How was his pandemic?
47:24 - Taurus traits
49:44 - When will he get married?
53:13 - Crazy fan encounter
58:53 - Preparation to becoming an actor
1:06:38 - Being in touch with Venky Atluri and Shreya Dhanawarthy
1:11:36 - Member questions
1:15:31 - Working opposite Vijay Sethupathi, Dhanush, Manoj Bajpai and more
1:25:36 - Member questions
1:46:55 - Fitness routine
1:52:17 - Why should we watch Mazaka?

Praveen Kandregula enters the Permit Room and talks about Cinema Bandi, studying in GITAM, being a part of the VIVA gang, making a short film, pitching his movie to Raj & DK, death, life influencing cinema, Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran, Sangeetha Krish and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Meeting him in Goa
2:26 - Is GITAM a good college?
4:38 - Being a part of the VIVA gang
8:41 - Reacting to his first short film
10:21 - Working as a cinematographer
11:56 - Pitching his movie to Raj & DK
21:30 - Pressure of second film
24:26 - Why should people watch Paradha?
27:47 - Open to criticism
31:09 - Member questions
33:34 - His tattoo about death
39:01 - Member questions
53:17 - Films about films
57:35 - How life influences cinema
1:02:38 - Working with Anupama Parameswaran, Darshana Rajendran and Sangeetha Krish
1:04:11 - Shoutout to his team
1:10:41 - Fear of mansplaining?
1:17:01 - Are technicians paid well?
1:17:38 - Hiring writers for his films
1:23:42 - Hyderabad needs a film festival
1:29:16 - Movies he’ll take to Mars
1:33:46 - What would he tell his younger self?
1:49:01 - Problem with current marriages
1:51:04 - Advice for aspiring filmmakers
1:59:52 - Four aspects

Jhansi enters the Permit Room and talks about her theatrical plays, shooting television back in the day, transitioning into cinema, languages, if she's overqualified for the industry, social media, Suma, Udaya Bhany, women entering the industry, Telugu literature and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Awkward introduction
2:54 - How much did she get in 10th board exams?
5:24 - What is her play about?
14:41 - What was a day like in shooting sets back in the day?
23:09 - Transitioning into cinema
27:04 - Languages and dialects
29:54 - Is she overqualified for the industry?
31:10 - What did she want to be as a child?
33:56 - Reacting to her Instagram profile
42:13 - Writing a newspaper column
46:11 - Member questions
1:01:49 - Equation with social media
1:05:39 - Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
1:09:43 - Is theatre gaining popularity in Hyderabad?
1:13:29 - Big 3 with Suma and Udaya Bhanu
1:19:36 - Being named after Rani Lakshmibai
1:24:59 - Advice for aspiring women wanting to enter the industry
1:29:50 - Movie and book recommendations
1:35:32 - Four aspects

Rathnavelu, the cinematographer behind iconic movies like Rangasthalam and 1: Nenokkadine, enters the Permit Room and talks about studying in Madras Film Institute, shooting Sukumar's movies, his favourite cinematographers, breaks down some scenes, his guru - Rajiv Menon, Aishwarya Rai loving his work, working with Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Why do cinematographers look young?
03:29 - Studying in Madras Film Institute
08:35 - Does he use the phone camera?
11:21 - American Cinematographer magazine
14:17 - His favourite cinematographers
21:26 - When did he fall in love with cinematography?
24:34 - Creative decisions in Rangasthalam
31:53 - His guru - Rajiv Menon
37:02 - Discussing 1: Nenokkadine’s interval
42:26 - What is his personal aesthetic?
48:49 - Breaking down 1: Nenokkadine scene
54:01 - What is the future of cinematography with AI?
56:42 - Cricket and living in Chennai
1:02:45 - Shooting ads with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni
1:08:58 - Do cinematographers meet each other?
1:14:54 - Heroines want to be in cinematographer’s good books
1:17:21 - Disappointed with ID photos
1:20:40 - Does he want to become a director?
1:28:31 - Movies he will take to Mars
1:31:13 - Drinking career
1:32:18 - Why is cricket telecast better abroad?
1:33:51 - We should start Hyderabad Film Festival
1:37:57 - Advice for aspiring cinematographers
1:39:50 - Four aspects

Ravindra Vijay enters the Permit Room and talks about him studying for medicine, becoming a doctor, transitioning into acting, working in Family Man, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, learning different languages, why he rejects police roles, convincing his parents to become an actor and much more.

00:00 - Where is he from?
03:16 - Was he the good student?
08:12 - How to manage hangovers?
12:49 - Myths about acting
23:23 - Family Man and Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya
27:05 - Why do people give up on acting?
33:27 - Which language has the best cuss words?
38:24 - Member questions
1:06:44 - Childhood and studies
1:11:47 - Toddy shops and kallu compounds
1:25:22 - Have you been beaten up by cops?
1:31:27 - Actors he loves watching
1:36:25 - Why does he reject police roles?
1:41:03 - Films on films
1:51:37 - Beauty of comedic tracks in Telugu movies
2:11:46 - Convincing his parents to transition from medicine to acting
2:27:01 - Dying concept of family doctors
2:36:30 - Movie recommendations
2:41:10 - Four aspects

Ram Venkat Srikar, the man behind Galatta Telugu, and Ajay Vegesna, a screenwriter behind movies like Mangalavaaram, Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, Mallesham and Awe, enter the Permit Room and talk about Telugu audience, Sankranthi, Bhimavaram, their favourite movies, how they deal with their jobs, advice to aspirants and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction
04:01 – Telugu audience and Sankranthi
08:33 – Beauty of Bhimavaram
14:46 – How were they both as children?
22:04 – Festival rankings
38:11 – When did you discover caste?
47:40 – Movies that you’ll take to Mars
1:03:02 – Member questions
1:38:24 – How to become a writer or reviewer?

Anil Ravipudi enters the Permit Room and talks about dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, writing for Ala Modalaindhi, mimicry, why he's the best narrator, his movie watching experience, social media, being a good student, his favourite cricketers and much more.

Rohit & Sasi from Avanti Cinema enter the Permit Room and talk about returning for an episode, their 2 releases, the future of interviews, the idea of Goa, favourite Goa movies, their movie recommendations, mental health, 7 sins and much more.

00:00 - Returning to Permit Room

4:30 - 2 releases this year

12:00 - Setting the tone of Permit Room

14:24 - What is the future of interviews?

20:36 - The idea of Goa

3:00 - Favourite Goa movies

41:09 - Movie recommendations

54:18 - What language do you want to learn?

1:01:08 - Mumblecore films

1:05:53 - Movies about movies

1:19:25 - How is our mental health?

1:31:16 - What are your best days?

1:42:55 - If not filmmaker what would you be?

1:47:32 - Are artists struggling mentally?

1:49:49 - 7 sins

2:10:05 - Four aspects

2:12:35 - Happiness, success or love

Harsha Vardhan enters the Permit Room and talks about Amrutham being his first taste of stardom, female fan following, starting his second innings, permit room memories, Upendra's UI, writing, working with Vivek Athreya and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Can we ask about Amrutham?

Pavani Karanam enters the Permit Room and talks about how her life changed after Pushpa 2, how she auditioned for it, working with Sukumar, how Allu Arjun is on set, working on Pareshan and much more.

Chapters:

00:00 - Managing Instagram fame