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00:00 To be frank, I wanted you all to get a feeling of Kadanal Mudhal.
00:05 We should get a resemblance.
00:09 You will laugh at some scenes.
00:13 We should have a recall.
00:16 Wasanth Ravi, did you decide to come as a set?
00:21 I was hesitant at first.
00:23 Because he has done so many intense and serious roles.
00:26 And this is comedy.
00:28 So, I was worried if he would do it.
00:30 Was it before or after Rocky?
00:32 During the promotions.
00:35 You had doubts about telling this story at that date.
00:38 But Yuwan sir was very sure.
00:40 He told me to meet him first.
00:43 My chemistry with Ashok is the biggest strength of the film.
00:46 I think that has given life to the film.
00:49 It is there in the story.
00:52 It was there when the director wrote it.
00:54 It came out so well in day one.
00:58 Take a film like Good Night.
01:00 Or take a film like Lover.
01:02 Or take a film like Premalu.
01:03 Or take a film like Manjumel Boys.
01:05 They are breaking all these tropes of heroism.
01:11 There are larger than life films like that.
01:13 But there are films that don't work like that.
01:17 They will say what they think.
01:20 If an artist like Aishu is performing,
01:25 and the director is giving her an applause,
01:29 and she says it is fantastic,
01:32 but if Aishu is not able to do it,
01:33 then the director will say,
01:35 "Ma'am, why I didn't do well?"
01:38 Greetings to the Tamil Nairs of Unidiya Film Beat.
01:44 In today's cinema special interview,
01:46 we have the team manager of Pondurukkandai.
01:48 We have a lot to ask him.
01:49 Greetings.
01:49 Greetings.
01:50 How are you?
01:50 I am fine.
01:51 We saw the trailer and the songs.
01:52 It was very good.
01:53 First of all, congratulations from our team.
01:56 So, first question to you.
01:58 When you hear a story,
01:59 everyone will hear it in a different mindset.
02:01 Do you have a list in your mind
02:03 of what you will notice and act out?
02:07 No, I don't have a list.
02:09 If they take a story,
02:11 I will see if I like it or not.
02:13 Something that I should feel.
02:16 There will be a call to do a certain film.
02:19 If I personally feel that call,
02:21 I will do it.
02:22 If not, I will work on something.
02:25 Where did you get that call?
02:28 Where did you feel you could fit in?
02:31 I like Ma'am's previous works.
02:35 After 'Tharamini',
02:39 I liked the combination of the two films.
02:44 I liked the character designed by Ma'am,
02:46 Sai, who was a very good actor.
02:51 That was a pulling point for me to say yes.
02:54 The way she treated the love story in the screenplay,
03:01 the way she has written the dialogues,
03:02 the feel of the film was very important.
03:06 And the arc of the character Sai was very interesting for me.
03:10 I thought that the intense films I did would have something different.
03:13 That's how I got in.
03:15 Like you said, we are big fans of Ma'am.
03:18 You have released two films in a row.
03:19 You have come back after a gap.
03:21 How do you feel about it?
03:24 I am very nervous.
03:26 I am doing a film after a long time.
03:28 I did a web series called 'Anantham'.
03:31 But this is the film in Tamil.
03:34 I am very nervous.
03:36 I want people to like it.
03:39 Everyone should see it and like it.
03:42 That's the only thing a writer and a creator wants.
03:46 Day to day, things are changing.
03:48 What do you think has changed in this gap?
03:50 Whether it is in the audience reception or industry,
03:52 what do you think has changed?
03:54 I feel that people want nice fast paced films.
03:59 I also feel they are open to any kind of content.
04:03 Good content.
04:05 Whatever it is, they will appreciate it.
04:08 For example, 'Good Night',
04:09 or 'Lover',
04:11 or 'Manjumal Boys'.
04:14 They are breaking all these tropes of heroism.
04:20 There are larger than life films like that.
04:22 But there are films that don't work like that.
04:26 Another big change is OTT.
04:29 OTT has boomed after COVID.
04:33 A lot of people still want to see things in OTT.
04:37 I feel that people can experiment with content.
04:45 I feel it has changed.
04:47 But I feel it has opened up more.
04:51 We are open to a global kind of storytelling
04:55 rather than our own style.
04:58 We cannot see the triangle love concept as familiar.
05:02 It is here and there.
05:03 What made you want to take it back?
05:08 To be frank,
05:10 I wanted you all to get a feeling of 'Kaddanal Mudhal'.
05:14 It's just like a resemblance.
05:19 You will laugh at some of the films.
05:23 We wanted to have a recall.
05:27 So we thought that worked.
05:29 Generally, everyone does two girls and one boy.
05:34 I wanted to do two boys and one girl in 'Kaddanal Mudhal'.
05:38 But I wanted to make it today.
05:39 I wanted to make it for today's youngsters.
05:43 Because this is how they are.
05:46 We fixed two characters in that.
05:49 One a small town guy and one a very suave city guy.
05:52 And the girl is in the middle.
05:54 She is not like this or that.
05:55 That is her confusion.
05:56 Like all girls who have confusion,
05:59 she also has confusion.
06:00 You said two boys and one girl.
06:03 This is not a problem when you are young.
06:05 They won't question you.
06:07 But when there is one girl and two boys,
06:09 there is a chance for questions.
06:10 There is a thin line.
06:11 So were you a little precautious?
06:14 Why should there be questions?
06:16 I am saying this from a general audience.
06:17 I think a few people in general audience...
06:22 See, backward thinking people think backward.
06:25 It doesn't matter.
06:27 We are making films for today's youngsters.
06:30 If they have an issue,
06:32 they have the right to have an issue.
06:33 They can go without liking it.
06:35 It doesn't matter.
06:36 But if I am not taking precautions,
06:39 I will make funny films anyway.
06:41 I will not say that it should be like this.
06:45 You watch the film.
06:46 You will enjoy the film.
06:47 When you saw the trailer,
06:48 there was that fun and freshness.
06:50 What do you think should be there initially?
06:53 Or what should be the base
06:54 to reflect that fun on the screen?
06:57 I don't know what should be there.
07:00 It should be fun.
07:01 You have to have a thought of writing something like that.
07:04 Sometimes a story will be based on character.
07:07 Sometimes it will be based on plot.
07:10 Sometimes it will be serious.
07:12 Sometimes it will be dark.
07:14 So that's how it is.
07:16 When Reema and I started writing the screenplay for this idea,
07:21 we decided to enjoy it.
07:25 Today, it is like this.
07:26 Everyone will show a boy like this.
07:28 We can show it like this.
07:29 Everyone will show a girl like this.
07:31 We can show it like this.
07:33 We developed it by talking to each other.
07:35 If these three characters are in a situation,
07:38 how will they react?
07:40 How will they respond?
07:42 When we go like that,
07:42 the screenplay will come automatically.
07:43 We have seen the characters you have done,
07:46 the gripping and terrifying characters.
07:48 From that, it is completely different.
07:51 How did you adapt to this character?
07:53 Did you prepare for this character?
07:55 No, there is nothing preparation.
07:57 When we read the script,
07:58 we read the character in full.
08:00 Say, a character like this comes from a background like this.
08:03 He likes this, he doesn't like that.
08:05 What is important to him in life?
08:07 What kind of situations he has grown up in?
08:10 Generally, when we read the script,
08:12 we form an idea.
08:13 We form an idea like that.
08:14 We discuss certain doubts with the ma'am.
08:17 Then, we subconsciously bring that character into our mind.
08:20 We perform from our heart.
08:22 So, you decided that this character will suit you,
08:26 Vasanth Ravi.
08:28 Did you have an idea when you wrote it?
08:30 No, no.
08:31 When we wrote it, it was only characters.
08:33 So, we approached Ashok.
08:35 He liked the story and said he would do Shiva.
08:39 I had a doubt about who to do it.
08:41 Then, Yuvan sir suggested it.
08:43 He said, meet him.
08:45 So, I knew it when I met him.
08:47 He'll be right for it.
08:49 At first, I was hesitant.
08:51 Because he has done such intense roles.
08:53 Serious roles.
08:55 And this is a comedy.
08:57 So, I was worried if he would do it.
08:59 Was this before or after Rocky?
09:01 During Rocky's promotions.
09:03 You had a doubt about telling this story at that time.
09:05 Yes, because it was so intense.
09:07 But, Yuvan sir was very sure.
09:09 He said, you meet him.
09:11 He'll do Shiva.
09:13 I said, no.
09:15 He said, meet him first.
09:17 When he said that,
09:19 I was relieved.
09:21 I was relieved of all my worries.
09:23 I knew it when I read it.
09:25 I knew it would work out.
09:27 And of course,
09:29 when we were discussing about
09:31 how to play certain scenes,
09:33 we would smooth out those problems.
09:35 We would smooth out those problems.
09:37 We would smooth out those problems.
09:39 What is beautiful is,
09:41 the chemistry between the three of them
09:43 worked out beautifully.
09:45 You say it would have been fun.
09:47 What was the most memorable incident?
09:49 How was it for you?
09:51 Set is always fun.
09:53 When we enter,
09:55 it creates a fun atmosphere.
09:57 That is reflected in the film.
09:59 The reason for the film to be so fun
10:01 is that they create an environment
10:03 in the set.
10:05 Because, the ADs will be
10:07 in a very positive atmosphere.
10:09 in a very positive atmosphere.
10:11 So, when we perform,
10:13 we enter the set
10:15 in a good mind space.
10:17 When we perform,
10:19 it creates a comfortable situation.
10:21 it creates a comfortable situation.
10:23 That makes it easy.
10:25 A particular sequence,
10:27 a climax sequence,
10:29 all the artists will be there.
10:31 I enjoy shooting that.
10:33 I enjoy shooting that.
10:35 You will understand when you watch the film.
10:37 You will understand when you watch the film.
10:39 The film will be funny.
10:41 But, the director will say that the film is funny.
10:43 But, the director will say that the film is funny.
10:45 How would you feel?
10:47 She is very...
10:49 We are very entertaining.
10:51 We are very entertaining.
10:53 We are very entertaining.
10:55 We are very entertaining.
10:57 One day...
10:59 You can come.
11:01 We were shooting in a location.
11:03 They gave me a mic.
11:05 I would keep talking to them.
11:07 I would keep talking to them.
11:09 I was talking about Ashok and Aishu's family scenes.
11:11 I was talking about Ashok and Aishu's family scenes.
11:13 I was complaining about it in the neighbouring house.
11:15 I was complaining about it in the neighbouring house.
11:17 They arrested all our production staff.
11:19 They arrested all our production staff.
11:21 They asked me where the mic was.
11:23 I said I couldn't give it to them.
11:25 They took it away.
11:27 There will be a lot of comedy like this.
11:29 There will be a lot of comedy like this.
11:31 It will be very funny.
11:33 I will scream and then laugh.
11:35 I will scream and then laugh.
11:37 I have heard a lot of directors...
11:39 I have heard a lot of directors...
11:41 I don't know...
11:43 They don't praise the artists.
11:45 They don't praise the artists.
11:47 I get excited.
11:49 I get excited.
11:51 I get excited.
11:53 I feel they should be part of that process.
11:55 I feel they should be part of that process.
11:57 I remember that.
11:59 I remember that.
12:01 If the director liked the scene,
12:03 they will say what they feel.
12:05 If the director liked the scene,
12:07 they will say what they feel.
12:09 If the director liked the scene,
12:11 they will say what they feel.
12:13 If the director liked the scene,
12:15 they will say what they feel.
12:17 If the director liked the scene,
12:19 they will say what they feel.
12:21 If the director liked the scene,
12:23 they will say what they feel.
12:25 If the director liked the scene,
12:27 they will say what they feel.
12:29 If the director liked the scene,
12:31 they will say what they feel.
12:33 How was the chemistry between the two main stars?
12:35 How was the chemistry between the two main stars?
12:37 The biggest strength of the film...
12:43 My chemistry with Ashok is the biggest strength of the film.
12:45 It's in the story.
12:51 It's in the story.
12:53 It came out so well in day one.
12:55 It came out so well in day one.
12:57 You will know when you watch the film.
12:59 You will know when you watch the film.
13:01 The reason for the film to work
13:03 was Ashok and my chemistry.
13:05 Whatever the director had written,
13:07 it fit in and we were able to give it.
13:09 You have already handled 'Muttistar'.
13:13 What are the challenges you face?
13:15 Challenges are only when you think about it.
13:21 If we are happy, everyone will be happy.
13:27 I don't intentionally hurt anyone.
13:29 I don't intentionally hurt anyone.
13:31 I don't intentionally hurt anyone.
13:33 I don't intentionally hurt anyone.
13:35 If I shout something, it's in that moment.
13:37 If an artist understands that,
13:39 if an artist understands that,
13:41 there's no problem with 'Muttistar'.
13:43 There's no problem with 'Muttistar'.
13:45 Even Prakash sir who was with Anantham,
13:47 would come and wait for me.
13:49 He would ask me to take a shot.
13:51 He would ask me to take a shot.
13:53 They know that we are serious about our work.
13:55 They know that what comes in the frame is important.
13:57 They know that what comes in the frame is important.
13:59 I have never worked with anyone
14:05 who has shown me any tantrums.
14:07 How important is Yuvan sir's role in this film?
14:11 How important is Yuvan sir's role in this film?
14:13 You have heard the song, right?
14:15 The fresh feel I got from the music...
14:17 The fresh feel I got from the music...
14:19 It's a beautiful music.
14:21 It's a beautiful music.
14:23 As a producer also, he was very hands-on.
14:25 As a producer also, he was very hands-on.
14:27 He traveled with me from a script.
14:29 He traveled with me from a script.
14:31 He believed in it.
14:33 When we pitched it to Jio,
14:35 Jio Studios also accepted.
14:37 Jio Studios also accepted.
14:39 Finally, what do the audience expect from 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'?
14:41 Finally, what do the audience expect from 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'?
14:43 What do the audience expect?
14:45 After a long time,
14:51 in Tamil,
14:53 a feel-good entertainer
14:55 and a triangular love story...
14:57 Priya ma'am, 'Kandu Nal Mudhal',
14:59 'Kanna Muchi Enneda'
15:01 If you like them, you will like 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'.
15:03 If you like them, you will like 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'.
15:05 If you like them, you will like 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'.
15:07 If you like them, you will like 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'.
15:09 If you like them, you will like 'Ponnu Ondar Kandai'.
15:11 A relationship perspective...
15:13 A relationship perspective...
15:15 A ma'am said something in her perspective...
15:17 A ma'am said something in her perspective...
15:19 Something that no one has touched.
15:21 Something that no one has touched.
15:23 No one has touched that perspective.
15:25 Beyond this, there is a lot of fun.
15:27 Beyond this, there is a lot of fun.
15:29 Love, music.
15:31 Even sir's music.
15:33 Even sir's fans, even those who like his music,
15:35 will find this film a treat.
15:37 The songs that he has given,
15:39 whether it is 'Sundari', 'Sunlight',
15:41 or any other song,
15:43 are unique.
15:45 Especially, Ennamma's song has come out
15:47 extremely well.
15:49 Be it visuals,
15:51 or the lyrics,
15:53 or the content.
15:55 You get a film that is
15:57 packaged.
15:59 Beyond this,
16:01 you will feel like watching this movie again.
16:03 You will feel like watching it again.
16:05 If you have watched it today,
16:07 you will feel like watching it again after 6 months.
16:09 Or if you are in a mood,
16:11 you will feel like watching it again.
16:13 This film will be in such a style,
16:15 where you feel like watching this rom-com
16:17 again and again.
16:19 A film like that has been given by ma'am.
16:21 It is released on the April 14th Jio Cinema app.
16:23 Everyone, go and open your phones.
16:25 Or, open your laptops.
16:27 Or, turn on your TV.
16:29 Don't keep any work.
16:31 Because, it is the April 14th holiday.
16:33 Everyone, go and watch that film.
16:35 Go and watch it with your family.
16:37 If you go to a theatre,
16:39 you have to buy popcorn.
16:41 Or, you have to plan and go.
16:43 It is not a big setup.
16:45 You can watch it anywhere.
16:47 You can watch it while you are watching IPL.
16:49 Or, before that.
16:51 Or, whenever.
16:53 You can go and watch the film.
16:55 'Ponnunru Kandhein' is a
17:01 fun film.
17:03 It is a good film.
17:05 We have gone on a journey.
17:11 You can also travel with us.
17:13 Have fun.
17:15 You will really like it.
17:17 I felt the same while watching the trailer.
17:19 I felt the same during the interview.
17:21 I wish it will be in the film.