dinesh2002
16th March 2005, 10:35 AM
THe project is revived!!!
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Back after a break
Director Vasanth used his break from mainstream cinema to explore new areas in filmmaking
Vasanth... turning to a new direction
AFTER A long sabbatical, director S.M.A Vasanth is all set to do a new movie. The film titled `9.30 to 10' is about the changes that take place in the lives of two people in 30 minutes. Actor Surya, who was introduced by Vasanth in Nerukku Naer, will play the lead role.
The last time the duo joined hands was for the romantic movie Poovellam Kettupaar. "The shooting will start in June. The script is ready. The main cast is yet to be finalised," says Vasanth.
"Surya has made his mark on the marquee. He has evolved as an actor. His recent performances only go to show this."
Why this long break? "I needed time to work on the script. Also, for this film I am still looking for the right artistes for the cast. I should be able to give what I want to the audience," he explains.
Vasanth says that the break helped him explore new areas— ad films, documentaries and corporate films. Some of his ad films were for Hayagrivas Silk House and Narasus Coffee. "Ads are a lot more challenging for you have to create an impact in just 30 seconds. I enjoy doing all kinds of films," he says.
"You also get to learn a lot. For a film on abrasives, I took time to study its properties." Does venturing into too many areas divert his focus? "Not at all. I never work on two projects simultaneously."
Vasanth is also working on a short film based on Ashokamitran's novel Thanneer. "Though the novel was written 25 years ago, the problems it highlighted still exist. Water problem is only a façade. The real issue is women's emancipation. The film explores all this," he says.
M. ALLIRAJAN
http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/03/16/stories/2005031600250100.htm
Features: Magazine | Literary Review | Life | Metro Plus | Open Page | Education Plus | Book Review | Business | SciTech | Entertainment | Young World | Property Plus | Quest | Folio |
Metro Plus Bangalore Chennai Hyderabad
Back after a break
Director Vasanth used his break from mainstream cinema to explore new areas in filmmaking
Vasanth... turning to a new direction
AFTER A long sabbatical, director S.M.A Vasanth is all set to do a new movie. The film titled `9.30 to 10' is about the changes that take place in the lives of two people in 30 minutes. Actor Surya, who was introduced by Vasanth in Nerukku Naer, will play the lead role.
The last time the duo joined hands was for the romantic movie Poovellam Kettupaar. "The shooting will start in June. The script is ready. The main cast is yet to be finalised," says Vasanth.
"Surya has made his mark on the marquee. He has evolved as an actor. His recent performances only go to show this."
Why this long break? "I needed time to work on the script. Also, for this film I am still looking for the right artistes for the cast. I should be able to give what I want to the audience," he explains.
Vasanth says that the break helped him explore new areas— ad films, documentaries and corporate films. Some of his ad films were for Hayagrivas Silk House and Narasus Coffee. "Ads are a lot more challenging for you have to create an impact in just 30 seconds. I enjoy doing all kinds of films," he says.
"You also get to learn a lot. For a film on abrasives, I took time to study its properties." Does venturing into too many areas divert his focus? "Not at all. I never work on two projects simultaneously."
Vasanth is also working on a short film based on Ashokamitran's novel Thanneer. "Though the novel was written 25 years ago, the problems it highlighted still exist. Water problem is only a façade. The real issue is women's emancipation. The film explores all this," he says.
M. ALLIRAJAN
http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/03/16/stories/2005031600250100.htm