CAST THAMBI RAMAIAH INTERVIEW

In Puli, as you all would have seen, I have been utilized for humor. In Vedalam, I have also been used for the story. Brother Siva loves me fiercely and he has brought me into the story in Vedalam. In Veeram, he enjoyed watching me play in my comedy turf, whereas in Vedalam, he has given me an aggressive fodder to my thirst for acting which you would witness when the film releases.

I am glad that I am getting projects with both the current superstars of the industry, Vijay and Ajith. By God’s grace, I am also fortunate to have been a part of many successful films this year, be it Komban or Inimae Ippadithaan or Thani Oruvan.

In Komban I have been utilized just for comedy; even if I am not there, the story is there and the film will move ahead, but if I am not there in the film, there is no humor.   

In Thani Oruvan, I took charge of comedy. If you knock off my portions, an important part in the story will suffer.

I see Puli as Komban and Vedalam as Thani Oruvan. 

The world’s most idiotic dad and the world’s most intelligent son! If you realize anywhere that I was acting innocent, Sengalvarayan would have completely lost his ground. But I had to be totally innocent which has apparently worked out well.

Sivakumar sir was much impressed after watching the film and was wondering how I come out differently in each and every role of mine. I am not here to translate what is written on the paper. I want to infuse life into those words on the paper. One will have to imbibe the character.

The appreciations that I had NOT got for Kumki or Kadhai Thiraikadhai Vasanam Iyakkam or Sattai, I got in Thani Oruvan. The character of Sengalvarayan has no reference point. I am thankful to Mohan Raja for giving me the role.      

When I was working in the film, I did it like how I work for every film of mine and did not realize the magnitude. I am like a white paper and I let people write whatever they want in it.

It has become a disorder for me to make others happy through my antics. I have many powerful, intense songs and directors are asking me, but I am the one who is not giving them. The reason is my acting is going good now. When things are fine, why rock the boat? In case I take up writing also, it might seriously affect my work schedule pertaining to acting.

Writing gives a superb self satisfaction and makes me happy. Acting is for making my family and the audience happy. I am still continuing my journey as someone who is yet to make himself happy. I might perhaps limit my projects after 2016 and try out writing songs. I don’t know, let’s see.

Two national award winners at the sets! We go to the spot, complete our portions and get on. After having worked with newcomers in films like Kumki, Myna and Kayal, Prabhu Solomon is undertaking a happy journey in this film. Shooting is progressing smoothly. I have the advantage of being an elderly person as I can get away with saying or doing anything on the sets. It is a new experience. Working with Dhanush is good and we have done well.  I am sure the audiences would enjoy. Excellent humor will be the highlight of the film.

They are unique and special in their own way. Besides that they do have commonalities. Both have a huge fan base and are enormously focused on their work.  They are extremely hard working too. Nobody can reach the top spot without hard work.  Success, fame and money can come to you through sheer luck, but one has to work hard to sustain them.

Every time, when they face failure, I am sure they must have shed tears, must have gotten afraid; they must have gone through this. Without these, they could not have scaled the peak. They have the pressure to sustain their success and satisfy their fans. Responsibility and fear will always be present for them. If this trait is not there, they will not be where they are now. That is their uniqueness and specialty.

Both of them have helping tendencies; they think beyond themselves and approach their next film with fear and anxiety. These things make them very special. 

Wish you all the best sir!

Jyothsna Bhavanishankar

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