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        Not for nothing he is called as the Asthavadhani. That he is still around making films and getting his targeted audience speaks volumes of his staying powers. Vijaya T Rajendher was at his relaxed self when News Today caught up with the bearded buccaneer at his residence.

        Confident of the success in the so called B and C centres, TR said that for the first time he deviated from the mother's sentiment in Veerasamy. 'I believe in demand and supply. As a filmmaker, you ought to be committed in keeping a tab on the wants. The world is growing at such a fast clip in the internet-savvy days. Will use the television channels as the mode and medium to exchange views with the elderly. Over the years, have been making films with a particular formula. Have never compromised on the quality or grandeur in giving it a rich look. Could not let down my fans, who have a specific expectation.'

        For the first time, TR will be acting and directing in outside banners. That the news being well received in the film circles was only to be expected. The moot point is will he fit in the scheme of things in medium budgets, known for his extravaganza in songs.

        'As a producer and captain of the ship could take a few liberties when the baby is mine. Like any director, will cater to the needs of the producer in tune with the allotted budget. Rich sets are my way of grandeur but could give it a rich look even when the lead pair run around in conifers.'

        What keeps him going and competing with an younger generation of producers when his contemporaries have slowly faded away?

        Stoking his beard, TR paused for a while before letting his guard down. 'You establish a rapport with the audience over the years. Showed love could be in its purest form. It started in Oru Thalai Ragam till the present Veerasamy. There is a thin line of difference between love and lust. You can still pour out your feelings deep from the heart without touching. There is little need of the western influence of kissing. Love in its purest form has no parallel.'

        Among his babies, which one is his dearest? It has to be the one and only Uyirullavarai Usha where he unabashedly expressed his feelings and the support of his beloved wife. 'When the going was not good, Usha's support kept me going. There was no better way to reciprocate my feelings than the big screen. After Nenjil Oru Ragam and Ragam Thedum Pallavi felt the time was ripe for a change.'

        Once bitten twice shy is TR when the topic inevitably narrowed down to politics. 'It is far easier to bring the roof down debating the atrocities. Reality is so different but will never bow from my stance. Never had a background when I entered movies. My longevity has silenced my detractors. Am not in a rush rode to grab power immediately. Will bide my time and make the right moves at the opportune time.' On the different track, TR is due to announce his next baby - reference is the movie. Some coincidence that he is planning to wrap it in 10 months.