Music director GV Prakash Kumar has played the lead role in his latest film, Kingston. He has produced the film under the banner of Parallel Universe Pictures in collaboration with Zee Studios. This marks GV Prakash Kumar’s debut as a producer.
Maheswara Reddy, the head of Ganga Entertainments, is bringing this film to Telugu audiences. Kingston is set to release in both Telugu and Tamil on Friday, March 7th.GV Prakash interacted with media about the film.
Talking about his plans to produce Kingston, he said “I am glad to have produced this first-of-its-kind Indian film, in collaboration with Zee Studios. We have plans to turn Kingston into a franchise. We have stories for four parts ready.”
Talking about the story, he said “The story is set in a coastal village where I play the role of a fisherman. Normally, fishermen venture into the sea for fishing, but in this village, no one dares to go into the sea. The village is cursed, and the mystery behind this curse unfolds in the film. The protagonist decides to challenge the curse and ventures into the sea, leading to unexpected events. Kingston is India’s first sea adventure thriller. Once the hero enters the sea, he encounters zombies and spirits, making it a unique experience for the audience.”
Talking about music composition comparisons, he said “People often say that I give better music for films in which I am not the lead. But I always compose based on the story’s requirements. I don’t do anything special just because it’s my own film. For Kingston, I experimented with new soundscapes. Hollywood has produced fantasy sea films like Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean, but since this is an Indian film, I wanted to create an original sound without referencing them.”
Talking about balancing acting and music, he said “I made my acting debut with the Tamil remake of Prema Katha Chitram, and since then, I have been consistently working in films. I have had several hits as an actor. I follow a strict schedule, balancing both acting and music by allocating proper time. Even if a schedule gets disrupted, I always have a Plan B. So, there has never a major problem. Recently, I composed music for Lucky Bhaskar in Telugu and Amaran in Tamil, both of which were Diwali releases in 2024. They earned me good recognition in both industries.”
Talking about doing a direct film in Telugu, he said “I am ready to do a Telugu film if I get a good script. In fact, I was approached for a role in Dasara (not Nani’s character). But they wanted to start shooting within two weeks, and I couldn’t adjust my dates, so I had to let it go. If the right opportunity comes, I would love to be part of Telugu cinema.”
Talking about Kingston, he said “Baahubali transported audiences into a new world, and Kantara took them into a spiritual realm. Similarly, Kingston will take viewers into an entirely new cinematic world. Hollywood filmmakers bring their legends and folklore to the big screen. With Kingston, we are bringing to life the stories told by our grandmothers and ancestors. This film will be a truly unique experience for everyone.”
