Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan moved to Smriti Lane, internet hosting season 4 of Bigg Boss Tamil earlier this 12 months, speaking about his iconic movie Veerumandi. The movie got here up for dialogue as followers celebrated the completion of 17 years of its launch throughout Pongal this 12 months, and it was scheduled to be launched on Amazon Prime Video on the time. Kamal was very happy to debate this beloved movie, which confronted plenty of resistance for its theatrical launch.
Kamal was very comfortable to name the movie with its unique title Sandiyar. “I think my dear child is now 17. At home, we affectionately call him Sandiyar. And, others call him Virumandi. But, Sandiyar is the name I gave him at birth. So I’ll say it one more time, Sandiyar, “mentioned Kamal in a blink of an eye fixed. Now, there’s a historical past and emotional baggage behind the actor’s commentary.
Kamal Haasan confronted many issues whereas making Virumandi, which he additionally directed, apart from writing, producing and performing. Dr. S. Krishnaswamy, the chief of Puthiya Thamizakam, opposed the unique title of the movie, Sandiar. He alleged that the title glorified these concerned within the violence. And lastly, Kamal was compelled to alter the title to Virumandi.
However, the controversy had troubled Kamal loads and he went on a uncommon public rant for 2 minutes straight. “I cannot name this film as Sandiyar because Bhai Krishnaswamy will go mad. I thought I could name this film ‘Kitty Vassal’. But, Kitty is Krishnaswamy’s surname, so I was worried that he might get upset too. I thought of renaming it as Arangetram. But, it has already happened and my mentor (K. Balachander) will be upset. I also thought of the name Avvaiyar. But, there is no connection between Avvaiyar and this film. We cannot call it Murattu Kalai as Rajinikanth will get upset. If you call it Parashakti, Kalanar will get annoyed. I do not know what to do. I also thought of names like Adimai Penn, Ayrathil Oruvan (MGR Films). Later, I thought I would call it kiss, ”Kamal mentioned whereas taking a sarcasm at those that objected to the movie’s title on the time.
In the video, Kamal Haasan additionally confronts the self-styled patrons of Tamil tradition. “Tamil culture is very important. This is something that changes like our politicians every five years. And protecting this (ever-changing) culture is important, ”he sarcastically mentioned.
“I’m very confused. I’m thinking about giving up movies and dedicating myself to protecting the culture.”
Virumandi was a vital and business success when launched in 2004. It was an anti-capital punishment movie set in a rural backdrop. And Kamal performed the position of a strict village man with a great coronary heart. However, on account of betrayal and vengeance, his naivety prices him dearly.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
