Director Nandini Reddy reflects on her enduring friendship with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, highlighting the actress’s profound personal and professional evolution. Reddy notes Samantha’s unwavering determination and self-imposed high standards, emphasizing her growth into a calmer, wiser individual. The filmmaker also celebrates the portrayal of strong female friendships in their latest film, ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram,’ a theme she feels is often overlooked in cinema.