Agartala, September 29: Tollywood actor-producer Dev on Tuesday said his production house, Dev Entertainment Ventures, was keen to collaborate with talented artistes and technicians from Tripura and explore the northeastern state's locations for future film projects.
Dev was interacting with mediapersons at Rupasi SSR here during his visit to Agartala to promote his directorial debut DeSu7.
Asked about talented artistes from Tripura who get limited opportunities in the entertainment industry, Dev said his production house was open to working with newcomers across different fields.
"My production house -- Dev Entertainment Venture -- has always given opportunities to young and talented people. You can search on the internet. In fact, in DeSu7, a talented YouTuber has been given an opportunity," he said.
Dev said aspiring artistes and technicians from the state could approach his team with their work.
"We are ready to have new talent on board. I shall leave my contact; anyone who is interested in pitching something can contact our team. No matter in which field the individual is looking for an opportunity, be it camera, script, acting or any other field," he said.
The actor-producer also expressed interest in exploring shooting locations in Tripura, saying filmmakers should look for new destinations within the country.
"Today the ticket prices have increased substantially. The audience wants to watch something new. As a producer, it is my responsibility to explore new locations which are within our country," he said.
Dev said his team had already travelled to Ladakh for shooting and that a meeting on exploring locations in Tripura was scheduled during his visit.
Talking about DeSu7, Dev said the film seeks to recreate the nostalgia associated with his pairing with actor Subhasree Ganguly, while incorporating changes in filmmaking and audience expectations.
"The people who had watched our films from the initial days have now grown up and engaged in different professional jobs. In this intervening period, the language of filmmaking has changed. The craft has evolved substantially," he said.
According to Dev, the film aims to reconnect with audiences who have an emotional association with the pair.
Subhasree, who also addressed the media briefly, thanked the people of Tripura for the warmth and affection extended to them during their visit.
DeSu7 is scheduled to release on October 16, coinciding with the Durga Puja festivities.
