National award winning director G.Vasantha Balan’s next film ‘Aneethi’ produced by Urban Boyz Studios and its Telugu version ‘Blood and Chocolate’ will release in both languages simultaneously on July 21 in theaters across the world in a grand fashion.
A press conference by ‘Aneethi’ cast and crew was held in Chennai today.
Lyricist Karthik Netha who spoke on the occasion said…
“It’s a great pleasure to work with director Vasantha Balan. Na. Muthukumar had a lot to say about Vasantha Balan. I have written two songs in this film as an extension of Muthukumar. One is a love song and the other is a song describing justice and injustice. G.V. Prakash has composed the music very wonderfully. “
The film’s dialogue writer, ‘Director’ SK Jeeva said…
“Having directed films including ‘Pudumaippithan’ and ‘Lovely’, I worked as writer for ‘Azhagiya Tamil Magan’. I was involved in various attempts as well. After a long gap, director Vasantha Balan offered me a role in his film ‘Jail’. One day he contacted me over the phone, and asked me to write the dialogues for ‘Aneethi’. It was a pleasant surprise for me because Vasantha Balan himself is a very good writer. Not only that, he is in close touch with all leading writers of Tamil literary world. He trusted me and handed over the responsibility. I am thankful to him. The producers of the film were always ready to provide all necessary facilities to the crew. Everyone from actors to technicians contributed very well. After ‘Nadiga Vael’ MR Radha and Kalaignar, Arjun Das has a unique voice. This ‘Aneethi’ is for justice. Please support this, thank you.”
Actor Bharani said…
“My long-time wish to work with director Vasantha Balan has been fulfilled through this film. He is a socially responsible creator. I pray to Lord Muruga to make ‘Aneethi’ a huge success. Thank you.”
Actor Arjun Chidambaram said…
“When Vasantha Balan invited me to act in ‘Aneethi’, I was acting in ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. I had grown my hair very long for the film. Thank you Vasantha Balan sir for generously allowing me to act in the same look in ‘Aneethi’. I wish ‘Aneethi’ a huge success.”
Cinematographer Edwin Sakay said…
“I am indebted to director Shankar for giving me the opportunity to be the Making Cameraman in ‘Enthiran’. I was a little nervous when Vasantha Balan invited me to work as the cinematographer in ‘Aneethi’. But at the very first meeting itself he talked very friendly and explained about the film. Working with him was an unforgettable experience.”
Editor Ravikumar said…
“I have not yet thanked director Vasantha Balan for giving me the opportunity to work in this film. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to him on this occasion. They say that a good film always gets a good team, and that is what has happened with ‘Aneethi’.”
Actress Vanitha Vijayakumar said…
“I am re-entering the Tamil film industry after a gap with this movie. It is a very good film. I am very thankful to Vasantha Balan for giving me a very important role. Despite being one of the important directors of the film industry, Vasantha Balan does not have an iota of arrogance. He gets along with everyone so easily. Arjun Das can be called the Shah Rukh Khan of Tamil film world. I am not saying this to exaggerate. You will feel this when ‘Aneethi’ hits the screens. Dushara Vijayan is a very talented actress. Everyone who has worked in the film has contributed very well. ‘Aneethi’ is going to be a big hit.”
Elma Pictures Ethil Raj, who is releasing the movie ‘Aneethi’ across Tamil Nadu, said…
“As a distributor, this is the first time that I am releasing a film across Tamil Nadu. Thanks to the producers of ‘Aneethi’ for giving me this opportunity.”
Producer JSK Sathish said…
“Director Vasantha Balan and his friends’ first production ‘Aneethi’ will be one of the milestone films of Tamil cinema. Thanks to Vasantha Balan for giving me a role in this. I thought how I am going to fulfil his expectations, but he made my job very easy. He led the crew beautifully. Arjun Das is very talented and passionate about acting. I wish the film a huge success.”
One of the producers of Urban Boyz Studios, M. Krishna Kumar said…
“All the producers of the film including Vasantha Balan studied together from class 1 to college. Later we moved to different fields. Vasantha Balan was very interested in art and literature since school days and had won various prizes. It is a great pleasure to join hands for this film. We have made this movie with enthusiasm, and we request your support.”
Murugan Gnanavel, one of the producers of Urban Boyz Studios said…
“Vasantha Balan and we are very close friends. If he succeeds I will be happy and if his films fail I will be broken. We started Urban Boyz in a casual manner. But today we have made a really good film and it is a great pleasure. As a fan I can say ‘Aneethi’ will draw you into the story. Every actor and technician has contributed very well, thanks to all.”
Actor Suresh Chakravarthy said…
“Vasantha Balan is like a pole star. I used to watch his films regularly when I lived in Australia. It’s a pleasure to act in his direction. I have become a fan of Arjun Das after acting in this film. He is very talented at a young age. ‘Aneethi’ is a very well-crafted film. Everyone should support the film and make it a huge success, thank you.”
Varadarajan Manickam, one of the producers of Urban Boyz Studios, said…
“It has been our long time dream to start a film company and produce movies, and it has come true with ‘Aneethi’. Thank you to everyone who worked on the film. I request the press and media friends to support the film.”
Actress Dushara Vijayan said…
“Director Vasantha Balan is very dedicated and it was an unforgettable experience to work with him. Thanks to him and the producers for giving me the opportunity to act in this film. Thanks to the cinematographer who made me look so beautiful in this film without makeup. It was a pleasure to work with Arjun Das, he is a great actor. I request everyone to support this film.”
Actor Arjun Das said…
“When director Vasantha Balan wanted to meet me, I thought he was planning to cast me as villain in his next film. But he explained me the story of ‘Aneethi’ patiently for about 3.5 hours, and made me super thrilled by asking me to play the lead role. The very next day, I signed the contract to act in this film. Working with him was a great experience and I hope to get a chance to act in his film once again. It was a great opportunity to work with so many experienced actors. Thank you to everyone who worked on ‘Aneethi’.”
Executive Producer Prabhakar said…
“I would like to thank Director Vasantha Balan and the producers. ‘Aneethi’ has come out very well. Arjun Das, Dushara, Vanitha Vijayakumar and others have given excellent performances. Vasantha Balan is not only a great director and producer but also a great human being. This quality of him will further take him to more heights. I kindly request everyone to extend your full support to ‘Aneethi’.”
Director Vasantha Balan said…
“In this era of survival of the powerful, this film speaks out about justice. ‘Aneethi’ will be the voice of those who do not get justice. It will reflect the life of simple people. The whole world revolves with the hope of getting some love. We have tried to convey this through ‘Aneethi’. Friends who are like family have produced this film. Director Shankar sir gave me the opportunity to direct ‘Veyil’. When I informed him about ‘Aneethi’ for which I have turned producer, he came forward to present it through his S Pictures. My sincere thanks to him. Everyone who has worked in this film has given their best with dedication. I’m so glad I got the chance to bring them all together. They said here that Arjun Das will be like Shah Rukh Khan. He really has the talent for it. We made this film without any compromises, thanks to everyone.”
Urban Boyz Studios’ first production, Vasantha Balan’s ‘Aneethi’, will release on July 21 in Tamil and Telugu (‘Blood and Chocolate’).
Aneethi – Team
Actors: Arjun Das, Dushara Vijayan, Vanitha Vijayakumar, ‘Nadodigal’ Bharani, Suresh Chakravarthy of Bigg Boss fame, ‘Aranthangi’ Nisha of Vijay TV fame, Kali Venkat, Sara, Arjun Chidambaram, Director S.K. Jeeva, Director Arun Vaidhyanathan, Director Subramania Siva, Dance expert Padma Shri Shantha Dhananjeyan, Producer J.Sathish Kumar and Amma Creations T. Siva.
Production House: Urban Boyz Studios
Written & Directed by: Vasantha Balan
Produced by: M. Krishna Kumar, Murugan Gnanavel, Varadharajan Manickam, G. Vasantha Balan.
Cinematography: A.M. Edwin Sakay
Art Direction: Suresh Kallery
Editing: M. Ravikumar
Dialogues: S.K. Jeeva
Executive Producer: J. Prabhaahar
Stunts: ‘Don’ Ashok-‘Phoenix’ Prabhu
Sound Mixing: M.R. Rajakrishnan
Stills: R.S.Raja
Public Relations: Nikil Murukan.