Chennai: “I consider myself lucky to work with good directors. They feed actors with excellent scripts,” says actor Dhanush.
Asuran starring Dhanush and Manju Warrier, directed by Vetrimaran, is all set for release 4 October. Produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, it has music by G V Prakash Kumar. The film is based on a novel Vekkai by Poomani and the entire movie is set in 1960s and 80s.
Speaking to News Today, Dhanush, says, “Vetrimaran and I share an excellent rapport. All my movies with him Polladhavan, Aadukalam and Vada Chennai were welcomed well. Our success rate is high.”
Excerpts from his interview:
Q: Why are you working repeatedly with Vetrimaran?
A: Asuran is our fourth film together. He always delivered good results for me. Our comfort level is high. I believe that he would get my best output. And, above all, we are very good friends. As a writer, he gives me challenging characters and my acting skills a new scope. I believe Asuran is the best from our combo. I hope audience will also feel the same.
Q: What are the challenges you faced being part of Asuran?
A: Half the burden of an actor is easily overcome, if he works with a ‘strong’ director. We just have to follow his guidance. More than me, the entire crew and the technicians, in particular, faced several challenges and they managed it quite well. They toiled hard. Shooting in hot weather in various locations was not easy.
Q: You seem to have developed a liking for nativity subjects…
A: It is not that I am keen to do only that genre. I am lucky to get such scripts. Whatever you do, you have to give your best.
Q: How was it to share screen with a talented actress like Manju Warrier?
A: It was a delight. But the real challenge was I never felt she was acting while we were shooting. Manju was so natural and spontaneous. She has given a phenomenal performance. I always wanted to learn from her.
Q: On your reunion with GV Prakash…
A: Happy to work with him after a brief interval. I should thank Vetri for bringing us together. The songs have come out really good.
Q: How do you reinvent with every role that you do?
A: It again depends on which director you work with. They only give you a new dimension and in that case I consider myself very lucky. In Asuran, I play an elderly man for the first time in my career. I may lack maturity to get my act right considering my age. It again depends on what inputs my director gives me to get it right.
Q: On Vada Chennai missing National award(s)…
A: We should learn to respect the Jury’s decision. It is final. We have to accept whatever the verdict is.