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Perarasu:
I was in Karaikudi shooting for Sivakasi when
I received the call from AVM. I met Saravanan
sir after a week and did not imagine that I
would be asked to direct a film. Saravanan sir
said that AVM wanted me to be the director of
their next film. Ajith
would be the hero. I readily agreed. I told
them a simple story which appealed to all. Ajith
was only too happy and offered full cooperation.
Q:
Is the script ready?
Perarasu:
Sivakasi developed during Tiruppachi. Tirupathi
is shaping up during Sivakasi. I always work
on my next project with the current one..
Q:
What is special about Tirupathi?
Perarasu:
Tirupachi was about sisterly affection and Sivakasi
deals with mother’s affection. Tirupathi
will be the lexicon for friendship.
Q:
When will shooting start for Tiruapthi? Who
is the heroine?
Perarasu:
December 1. Sadha
is the heroine.
Q:
You are such a soft-spoken person. You belie
the image of your films which have so much spice.
Perarasu:
My experience of 15 to 16 years in the industry
has taught me to analyze the pulse of the audience.
I give them what they want.
Q:
You trained under Rama. Narayanan. But your
films do not show his influence.
Perarasu:
When you are an apprentice, you can pick up
the skills. You cannot acquire creativity. I
honed my skills under Rama. Narayanan.
Q:
What was Vijay’s response to the announcement
of Tirupathi with Ajith?
Perarasu:
Vijay congratulated me and wished me good luck.
On Tiruppachi launch, Ajith was away in Kumbakonam
and wished me over phone. It is only the outsiders
who think that Vijay and Ajith are at loggerheads.
They are the best of friends as far as I know.
Q:
The industry is still not convinced about your
consistency.
Perarasu:
I fully agree. Your first film is only a start
and you have a long journey ahead. I am sure
that my journey will take me to the summit and
make my films popular amongst the audience.
I thank behindwoods,
for the chance to let me voice my views.
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