The violence in 'Visaranai' is based on reality.
One of my staff members told me that after the release of the film, whenever a custodial death is reported, people say - 'Another 'Visaranai.' This is the kind of change that I am looking for; it should hit you hard.
Kaaka Muttai' is the expression of an insider. It is a film about globalisation and its effects.
Manikandan is a complete filmmaker and knows his job well.
Visaaranai' reflects a stark reality from which you cannot shut yourself out: that is its success.
I wrote 'Aadukalam' keeping Dhanush in mind. As an actor, he delivers exactly what I need and sometimes more.
The best part about an actor is that they should firstly be receptive and secondly be expressive.
The pressure and hype is created by the media. Of course, expectations are there and we cannot stop that nor change yourself for expectations. We just continue making films.
I am a serious filmmaker, and I see the whole process of filmmaking more as a piece of art.
I always feel that my films ought to teach me something about life.
It's always good to promote a film on a larger scale before it's been put to test.
There is a huge market ready to accept good Tamil content.
I feel you lose your audience when you make movies for others and not for yourself or your people.
A script writer usually manipulates his characters in accordance to the script.
If you get the right cast, half your work is done.
Despite strict instructions from my mother not to step out of the house, I cycled all the way to Vellore to watch 'Thevar Magan.' In fact, I grew up watching classic films such as 'Naayakan,' 'Thaalapathi' and 'En Bommukutty Ammavukku.'
Slum children eat crow's eggs for nutrition yet nobody respects this common bird. It's the exotic birds which fascinate all.
I've always been interested in showing our films to international audiences. The easiest way is through the festival circuit, a big marketing platform for films that aren't big enough to be in the mainstream race.
I've done just three films in nine years.
Visaranai' isn't for those with weak hearts. It has a lot of graphic violence, and you need a strong stomach to watch the film.
