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00:00How did you choose Vimal?
00:02When we looked at the characters, we wanted him to be a hero with a nearby 40 touch.
00:12I thought he was the right fit for that age group.
00:15We have seen many of Karunasamy's films.
00:19But in this film, I felt he was the right fit for the role.
00:25I had already asked Karunasamy to write a story for me.
00:32He told me he loved the story.
00:35I felt he was the right fit for the role.
00:40Who did you approach for the role?
00:42Rajini sir would have done it well.
00:44Kumar would have done it well.
00:46And Kamal sir would have done it well.
00:50How did you decide to bring in Anjala?
01:03When he died, Anjala died to save the baby.
01:06That's when the help started.
01:08A character would help.
01:11When we came to this place, we needed a place to change Kumar's state of mind.
01:18We decided on a place where he could change his state of mind.
01:25We decided on a place where he could change his state of mind.
01:30This film is being screened at OTT.
01:32A lot of people want this film to be screened in theatres.
01:37Do you feel sad that it was missed?
01:39No, not at all.
01:41We promoted the film and brought it to the people.
01:44We shouldn't say that they didn't watch it.
01:47If we had brought it to them, they would have liked it.
01:51If they liked it, I would have brought it to them.
01:54It's not wrong to do that.
01:56Is there a shot that you enjoyed?
01:59I liked the climax.
02:01He opens the car and comes running.
02:05We muted the sound of the wind.
02:11I liked that shot a lot.
02:14Do you want to thank or apologize for this film?
02:17I would like to thank my producer.
02:21I would like to apologize to my producer.
02:24Why?
02:25If we had done it perfectly, I don't know if they would have celebrated it.
02:31Welcome to the show, Director's Cut.
02:39I am Ranjith Kannan.
02:41The person who joined us for the first time in this show is...
02:46Arimugam Iyekunar.
02:49His films have reached the people.
02:52His films have become a talk of the town.
02:54People who have seen his films say,
02:56don't miss this film.
02:58We can see him writing in social media.
03:01I think he has given a good film.
03:05He is Pogambidam Vegathuramalli.
03:08Michael K. Raja.
03:10How are you?
03:12Good.
03:13I would like to apologize to you.
03:15I missed this film in the theater and saw it in OTT.
03:18How do you feel?
03:20We expected it to do well in the theater, but we missed it.
03:25I'm happy that it did well in OTT.
03:28Before we talk about the film, I'd like to know about you.
03:33Who did you work with before this?
03:36I worked with Jay Baby in a film.
03:39I worked with Iyekunar, who played Suresh Mari.
03:42I worked with him like my brother.
03:45After I finished working with him, I was immediately committed to this film.
03:50Before that, I worked as an editor in the studio for 4-5 years.
03:55I also worked as an assistant in small films.
03:58I worked as a co-director with Jay Baby.
04:01Where did you grow up?
04:03Tirunelveli.
04:05That's why you chose Tirunelveli.
04:07Yes, because it's easier to take what we know.
04:12The first film is about Vimal acting as a hero.
04:15We've seen Vimal in the village set before.
04:18But when you wanted to act in Chennai slang...
04:21Even though it was a little messy in the beginning, it got better.
04:25How did you choose Vimal?
04:28When we look at two characters, we wanted them to be close to the 40s.
04:43That's how we decided on Vimal.
04:48How did you prepare the slang?
04:51At first, I didn't know if he would be able to do it.
04:56But he tried. So, we decided to do it.
05:03On one side is Vimal and on the other is Nalina Murthy.
05:08We've seen many films with Karunasan.
05:13But I didn't think he was the hero.
05:18How did you approach him?
05:21I told Karunasan about the story before I did it for this producer.
05:30He said it was good.
05:33He said it was good.
05:36It felt like he was the producer.
05:39I had committed to him before that.
05:42So, I went there as soon as he started.
05:45But before that, I had told him about the story.
05:48When you write a story for the first time, do you need some corrections in the making?
05:58Or was what you wrote in the script correct?
06:01No, we had compromised.
06:04We can't bring everything we had in the first film.
06:08It's very difficult to get 100%.
06:11If you ask me, I'll say I didn't get 100%.
06:14Why? Was the compromise necessary?
06:18There's a budget.
06:21If the producer had taken a minimum budget, they would have had a profit.
06:26When it goes beyond that, they'll like it.
06:29But we have to listen to a story beyond that.
06:32Sometimes, we miss that.
06:35We can't blame the producers.
06:38But at the same time, nature does things for us.
06:43When we did it, it rained a lot.
06:46If we didn't shoot for a day, we could have done it for half a day.
06:49Then we wouldn't have been able to shoot for half a day.
06:52What would the producer do?
06:55We didn't shoot for 3-4 days because of the rain.
06:58When we faced such problems, we could have shot some scenes faster.
07:03But we couldn't shoot some scenes.
07:06We didn't shoot a full fight sequence.
07:09We only shot the masters.
07:12We didn't shoot the clothes and the struggle.
07:15We had a footage.
07:18We could present it in that footage.
07:21That's how we did it.
07:24I'm glad we were able to do that.
07:27When did you start shooting?
07:30We started in 2022.
07:33We started in 2023.
07:36We started in 2023.
07:39We started in 2027.
07:42We started in 2023.
07:45We finished in 2023.
07:48After that, I was able to finish my post and business.
07:53Did you have Vimal Karna and Sivudu in your mind when you were writing the script?
07:58No.
08:01I usually don't write based on the artist's mind.
08:06I write based on the character and the role.
08:11I write based on how the character speaks.
08:16I don't think it's fair to write based on how the character speaks.
08:21We'll do what we can for the character.
08:24We'll try our best to be as correct as possible.
08:27We'll choose the character based on the character.
08:30I'm just asking.
08:33Who did you approach first?
08:36The production team gives us a budget.
08:41We can only do it if there's a hero in that range.
08:46If Rajini does it, it'll be great.
08:51If Kumar does it, it'll be great.
08:56If Kamal does it, it'll be great.
08:59We can't do that.
09:02We can only do what's within their budget.
09:07We have to decide who is the best artist and who will carry the story.
09:14Before making a film, you've written many stories.
09:19Is this your first film?
09:24Do you have many stories in the draft?
09:27I have many stories.
09:32When I go back and forth, my ideas become old.
09:37When it becomes old, other people will do it.
09:42If I bring it back, it'll still be old.
09:47So, I have to keep it aside.
09:52I have to sell it before it's sold.
09:57The story of this film is about a father who has to take his body to Tirunelveli.
10:04There are two things I've kept in mind.
10:09The killing of an elephant and the transformation into an angel.
10:14How do you bring this thought into the film?
10:17The killing of an elephant is separate.
10:22The helping starts from the beginning of the film.
10:27It starts with the death of a man.
10:32He saves the child before he dies.
10:37We needed a place where Kumar's state of mind would change.
10:42We needed a place where his state of mind would change.
10:47We needed a place where his state of mind would change.
10:52We wanted it to be heavy.
10:57What is the concept of the killing of an elephant?
11:02As usual, the killing of an elephant happens in many places.
11:07We would like the children to understand how parents feel.
11:14We would like the children to understand how parents feel.
11:19We would've said that his actions are also wrong.
11:24But it would be wrong for the children, as well.
11:29Not compromising enough.
11:34Have you received an unforgettable appreciation from anyone?
11:39A lot of people appreciated me.
11:42It would be wrong to say it one by one.
11:45A lot of people appreciated me.
11:47They are celebrating this film in OTT now.
11:50It must be a dream of many to celebrate this film in a theatre.
11:54Do you feel sad that it was missed?
11:57No, not at all.
11:59We should have promoted it and brought it to the people.
12:02We shouldn't say that they didn't see it.
12:05If we had brought it to them,
12:08if they liked it,
12:11they would have brought it to us.
12:14It's not their fault.
12:16Where do you think you made a mistake?
12:19We should have released it at the right time.
12:22I think we missed it.
12:25A lot of people are appreciating the film.
12:28Did you talk to Karunaswamy after the film was released?
12:31What was his response?
12:33He was very happy.
12:36If the film was a success,
12:39he would be happy that we succeeded.
12:42He would share that with us.
12:45Was Michael very quiet on set?
12:48No, not at all.
12:51He used to talk to everyone.
12:54He just had to do his job.
12:57He used to have fun with his friends at the office.
13:00I feel like I'm talking to a terrorist.
13:03I have to listen to what you have to say.
13:06That's why I'm listening to you.
13:09You're making your first film as a director.
13:12There must have been a lot of pressure on you.
13:15What challenges did you have to overcome in your first film?
13:20There are many.
13:23Not just as a director.
13:26The starting point is very difficult.
13:29He has 10 shops.
13:32It's very difficult for him to prove himself.
13:35A lot of people have stood in front of him.
13:38It's like that.
13:41When a new person comes into the business,
13:44it's difficult.
13:47It's the same in cinema.
13:50There's nothing special in cinema.
13:53You're releasing your first film.
13:56After that, there will be a lot of praise.
13:59How do you embolden yourself for the next film?
14:02Do you feel you could have done better?
14:05I feel that in every scene.
14:08I feel that in everything.
14:11It's the same for all directors.
14:14I feel I could have done better.
14:17If I feel that, it's correct.
14:20If I feel it's wrong, I'll stand there.
14:23So, it's not the best.
14:26I just have to try.
14:29In this film, it's a story of one traveler.
14:32She has to go there by 5 in the morning.
14:35There's a lot of continuity.
14:38How did you prepare for this?
14:41If the paperwork is clear, there won't be a problem.
14:44It's the continuity that's difficult.
14:47It will be difficult for the actors to react.
14:50It's difficult for us in the film industry.
14:53But it's not a problem for us.
14:56If you watch the clip, you'll see the continuity.
14:59If you watch the clip, you'll see the continuity.
15:02If you watch the clip, you'll see the continuity.
15:05The costumes and everything will be checked.
15:08It's easy for today's ADs.
15:11When we watched the film, there were a lot of scenes.
15:14There were a lot of scenes.
15:17Especially, Karna's dance.
15:20Was there a shot that you enjoyed?
15:23I liked the climax when he opens the car and comes running.
15:26I liked the climax when he opens the car and comes running.
15:29I liked the climax when he opens the car and comes running.
15:32He would have muted the sound of the wind.
15:35He would have muted the sound of the wind.
15:38I liked that shot.
15:41I liked that shot.
15:44I was emotional when I saw him cry in the climax.
15:47I was emotional when I saw him cry in the climax.
15:50You've done the first film.
15:53What's the next film going to be like?
15:56I can't say it's a pattern.
15:59I don't have a plan for the next film.
16:02I have a lot of ideas.
16:05I have to tell them in line.
16:08I have to sit down and do the detailing.
16:11I haven't decided on a script yet.
16:14Only the producer decides that.
16:17You've said something about humanity in this film.
16:20We have a responsibility.
16:23We've been in cinema for so many years.
16:26We've learnt a lot.
16:29It's good to be responsible.
16:32It's good to be responsible.
16:35It's good to be responsible.
16:38How is the industry this year?
16:41How is the industry now?
16:44It's very good.
16:47Good films are coming out.
16:50People are celebrating Tamil cinema again.
16:53People are celebrating Tamil cinema again.
16:56People are celebrating Tamil cinema again.
16:59A lot of new films have been released.
17:02Do you think people have changed?
17:05People used to only watch commercial films.
17:08Now they watch all types of films.
17:11There will be commercial films in everything.
17:14If you cut it off, who will watch it?
17:17Even if it was me, they wouldn't watch it.
17:20Even if you had a top hero, they wouldn't watch it.
17:23If you had a new guy, they wouldn't watch it.
17:26Keep him engaging.
17:29If you don't leave him and take him to a world...
17:32...he won't watch big or small films.
17:35He won't watch big or small films.
17:38We give him 100% results.
17:41That's how it should be.
17:44Apart from your films, which other film did you like?
17:47I liked a lot of films.
17:50If I had to name a particular film, it would be wrong.
17:53I have two or three friends who are directors.
17:56If I had to name a particular film, it would be wrong.
17:59If you had to thank someone for a particular film, who would you say sorry to?
18:04If I had to thank someone for a particular film, I would say sorry to my producer.
18:09Even if I had to say sorry, I would say it to my producer.
18:12Why?
18:15If I had done it perfectly, I feel like they would have celebrated it even more.
18:20I feel like I've made a mistake.
18:23What do you take away from this film?
18:26I want to do a better film.
18:29I want to make a film that people will like.
18:32Did you accept small criticisms?
18:35Definitely.
18:38We have to make sure that they don't say it in the next film.
18:41We've talked about films.
18:44You've seen a lot of films and celebrated a lot of heroes in Tamil cinema.
18:49You've seen a lot of films and celebrated a lot of heroes in Tamil cinema.
18:52You can take five photos and share your thoughts on them.
18:57You can take five photos and share your thoughts on them.
19:00You can take five photos and share your thoughts on them.
19:03Someone will answer first.
19:06Semran madam
19:09Show it to the camera.
19:12She's an amazing artist.
19:16She's the one I've been dreaming of.
19:19She's the one I've been dreaming of.
19:22There's no chance of her dancing.
19:25There's no chance of her dancing.
19:28It's very difficult to bring all these together.
19:31It's difficult to connect with her from the North.
19:34It's difficult to connect with her from the North.
19:37She does it very well.
19:40Can we expect that in your future films?
19:43I've already said this.
19:46I'll give you a chance to hear the story.
19:49I don't know.
19:57Ajith sir
20:00Good, bad, ugly.
20:03He's a good human being.
20:06He's a good human being.
20:09Simplicity
20:12I can say a lot about him.
20:15He's a very good person.
20:18Have you seen any of his films?
20:21I love Kaadhal Mannan.
20:24He's very cute and his performance is good.
20:27He's very cute and his performance is good.
20:30In those days, I was in an age group.
20:33Saran sir's films were very fresh.
20:36Before that, I used to watch love movies.
20:39I used to watch love movies and
20:42the character Thilothamma was very fresh.
20:45It was great to fall in love with the girl
20:48in the middle of an engagement.
20:51It was great to fall in love with the girl in the middle of an engagement.
20:54Ajith sir did Amarkalam, Bali, etc.
20:57Ajith sir did Amarkalam, Bali, etc.
21:00Ajith sir did Amarkalam, Bali, etc.
21:03This is also a top-seed.
21:06This is also a top-seed.
21:09Ranjith
21:12Kinpa Ranjith
21:15He's a man I like a lot.
21:18We haven't spoken much to each other.
21:21I've worked on a film with him...Jay Baby.
21:24I've worked on a film with him...Jay Baby.
21:27I have a lot of comments about him.
21:30He's a very nice man beyond all that.
21:33He's a very nice man beyond all that.
21:36I'm not sure about the cast rating.
21:39He doesn't do a particular cast fill
21:42for the youngsters I know in cinema.
21:45for the youngsters I know in cinema.
21:48He doesn't do a particular cast fill for the youngsters I know in cinema.
21:51He's a good man who doesn't help them
21:54without knowing their background.
22:00Jyothika ma'am, she is a very cute performer. I can tell you a lot about her.
22:18I don't need to tell you about S.J.Surya sir's Gushi. She is a great performer.
22:24She will give Vijay sir a tough time. Everyone likes her.
22:34She is doing a lot of films after her marriage.
22:39She needs courage. She is a very brave artist.
22:44Last one.
22:49Surya sir.
22:51Jyothika Surya.
22:54Have you kept me in suspense for years?
22:56No, I like what you choose.
22:58He is very confident. If I give him a flap, he can give a super duper hit. That's all I can say about him.
23:18I see him as a very self-confident person. I think that's where his growth came from.
23:26What are your expectations for Kangoo?
23:29I have expectations for everyone.
23:31The first film was a success. People are celebrating it. Your next film will also be a success in OTT.
23:41Do good films. All the best. Thank you.