Veteran filmmaker SA Chandrasekar, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming film Kooran, has voiced concerns about the changing portrayal of lead characters in Tamil cinema. Speaking at a pre-release event, he noted a shift in the depiction of heroes, criticizing how they are often written with negative traits that were once reserved for villains.“In my prime, villains were those who preyed on innocent women and committed murders. But today, heroes are written in the same way. Cinema is a powerful medium, and it should be used responsibly. Since films influence young minds, they should convey the right values,” Chandrasekar stated.
Talking about Kooran, the director-actor highlighted its unique premise. “When I say this film is different, I mean it. I have made many courtroom dramas, but never one where a dog fights against a human in court. We’ve seen films where a bee or an elephant seeks revenge, but here, a dog takes revenge. Of all the films I’ve worked on in the past decade, this is the one that gave me the most satisfaction,” he added.
Chandrasekar also emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of writers and directors, rather than solely celebrating male lead actors.
Directed by Nithin Vemupati, Kooran stars YG Mahendran, Balaji Sakthivel, Sathyan, George Mariyan, Indraja, Madhan Dakshanamoorthy, and Kavitha Barathi. The film revolves around Jancy, a trained police dog, making it a unique addition to Tamil cinema.
Produced by VB Combines and Kanaa Productions, Kooran features music by Siddharth Vipin, cinematography by Martin Donraj, and editing by B Lenin and K Maruthi. The film’s art direction is handled by Vanaraj, with lyrics penned by Muthamil.
Kooran is set to hit theatres on February 28.