Vashan Shaji, a former assistant to Selvaraghavan, turns director with a film titled Vaandu. The movie speaks about illegal street fights in north Chennai.
Speaking about his film, Vashan says, “The movie is inspired by real life incidents that took place in 1971, when illegal street fights were common in north Madras. I prepared the lead actors Seenu and Alwin in live locations.”
Shikha of Malayalam films will be seen as the lead girl. Sai Dheena who hails from north Chennai essays the villain. “Everything is caught in a realistic manner and there are commercial elements in the film that would appeal to all sections of audience.”
Rama of Kanaa fame will be seen in a key role. The movie will hit the screens 8 February.