Verus Productions’ is making its debut in Tamil cinema with the film ‘Pechi’.
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Pechi is written and directed by debutant director Ramachandran P. and produced by Sheikh Mujeeb under Veylon Entertainment’s Gokul Binay and Verus Productions. Rajesh Murugesan has composed the music for the movie and Parthiban has done the cinematography. Kumar Gangappan has worked as the art director for Ignatius Ashwin’s cinematography. Co-produced by Vignesh Selvarajan, Tanishtan Fernando, Rajarajan Gnanasambandham and Sanjay Shankar.
Bala Saravanan, Gayathri Shankar, Dev, Murali and others are playing the lead roles in the film which is set to hit the theaters worldwide on August 2nd, the film’s press meet and launch event of Verus Productions was held today (July 23rd) at Prasad Lab in Chennai. Veteran journalists Devi Mani and People’s Voice Ramji were present as special guests and introduced Veroos Productions.
Speaking on the show, cinematographer Parthiban said, “The way ‘Pechi’ was created was an experience. The director of the film Ramachandran is an ad film director with whom I have worked in many ad films. We will work like that and go to Yercaud, where this nucleus was formed. Then we decided to gradually develop it and make it into a movie. Gokul Binay is an important person in the making of this film. He has done many films as a cinematographer and made this film for his friends. Many people invest their money earned in cinema in other fields and live well. But Gokul has made this film by investing the money he earned in Binay Cinema in cinema. At this time, I want to thank not only him but also his family. We started this film with a small budget. Then the budget of the film increased. We did it because the film required it. They did everything I wanted without looking at the budget and that’s why the output of the film is so good. The landscape of this film is very difficult and nothing can be done easily. So everyone has worked very hard to make this film. So, I request the media to support this film.” said.
Filmmaker Ignatius Ashwin said, “This film came to me through my close friend Ram. I would like to thank Gokul Binay for giving me the opportunity to work in this film. The film releases on August 2nd, go to the theaters and watch it, thank you.” said.
Actor Murali Ram said, “It is a great pleasure that so many cameras are covering our show. Thank you universe. In every era in Tamil cinema, a film becomes a bench mark film. That is, if we look back at successful films like ‘Maina’ and ‘Pizza’, all those films are made for friends. The film ‘Pechi’ will also find a place in that line. Everyone who worked in this film worked with great heart and each of them worked like their own film. I asked myself to be part of such a film and joined. I worked for two days. Director Ramachandran sir, had a good position in a bank, but left that job due to his passion for cinema and joined the film industry. Likewise, his family also understood his desire and sent him to this field. He did a lot of commercials. Now he has come to film. Cinematographer Gokul Pinay are all descended from him, his younger brothers. Just as brother is brother to the army, all the brothers have made this film for their brother. Their efforts will surely succeed. I would also like to thank the people from Veroos who are releasing the film.” said.
Actor Jana said, “I am thankful to the director and producer for giving me an opportunity in ‘Pechi’. It will be a very different kind of horror movie. It will give fans a new experience when they watch it in theaters, fans will definitely enjoy the film, thank you.” said.
The film’s director Ramachandran P said, “‘Pechi’ is my first film. A film made by friends for friends. First thanks I have to go to Gokul. Salem Sen when we were shooting commercials
Well, let’s go to Yercaud. During such a trip, we just talked casually that we can make a film. 10 years ago I made a short film that my friend Vasant had written as a side story and now it has been made into a movie. Vasant and I have written this story together.
Media friends, you will have seen many people like us, you will have heard their speeches, as they said, we have completed this film after going through many hardships. So, not going to talk about it now. As it is said that a film takes what it needs by itself, today Bachi Film has brought a new company called Veroos to the film industry. Through them, the film hits the screens on August 2. I would like to thank Mujib sir and his team of Veroos. My tech guys have been working really hard. Especially cinematographer Parthi’s work is tremendous. A lot of people are talking about the trailer of the film. Likewise, everyone including my editor Ashwin has worked hard.
A horror film is a single format. We didn’t say our film like this…like this… Also we were sure about one thing when we started this film and that is that we should make sure that the fans don’t get distracted in any scene of the film. The movie will definitely give you a new experience. The film’s sound design and cinematography will surely be talked about. The film is sure to transport you to a new world for two hours. Journalists should support us, thank you.” said.
Sanjay Shankar, son of the late legendary actor Jaishankar and a member of Veroos, said, “My father has always been very close to journalists, and journalists have supported him a lot. Similarly, I request you to support our company Verus and Veylon and the film ‘Bachi’. Me, Mujeeb, Rajarajan and Tanishtan are friends since childhood and we have started Veroos together. Verus means friends in Italian. We started this company to give opportunities to debutant directors. Accordingly, after watching the movie ‘Pechi’, Mujeeb contacted us and asked us to watch the movie, we watched the movie and the movie has a lot of twists. Likewise, the horror visuals and sound design were intimidating. The film will surely give a new experience to the fans. That is why we have made our debut in Tamil cinema through this film. We have decided to continue making such good films.” said.
Mujeeb of Veroos Company said, “They said that this film was made by friends for friends, and Veroos Company was also started by friends. Our mission is to create a better community in the entertainment industry through our company. Accordingly, I got a chance to watch this film and after watching the film I decided to become the producer of this film. From the very first meeting with Gokul Pinay I decided to work with him. Apart from this film we have completed one more film and we will announce about it soon. We are going to continue making more films. I was in awe of how busy the crew is on the sets, they have worked so hard and their hard work will definitely pay off.” said.
Actor Balasaravanan said, “Vaylon Entertainment Gokul Binay, Vignesh, Vijay Kandasamy are all my friends, I thank all three of them. Thanks also to Sanjay Shankar and Mujeeb Sir from Veroos Niruva. Director Ramachandran sir is a bike travel enthusiast and only people like him can discover such places. These places cannot be traveled by normal vehicles. One has to travel for two hours and then walk two kilometers. Forest guards will come with us for the shooting of this film, they don’t know such a place exists, they said. Finding such a place, the director and cinematographer took us there and shot. We have to thank our producer for shooting in such a difficult terrain. It might take two films to make a film like this, that much they have worked hard for this film. If we have landed in those places, it is the Bigg Boss house. There will be no connection. In such a place, our food will arrive on time. Sometimes there are some problems in getting food if you go for a shoot outside. But, in such a place, without any problem, Eng
Thanks to the producer for giving everything on time.
When the director told me the story, I thought it would be one of the four friends. At the same time, I wanted to play a different character from the film. When I thought to ask him about it, he said that you are playing the role of Mari. I was happy to hear that. I aspire to play all kinds of roles, not just comedy roles. Mari character will fulfill my wish. As others have said, I am not saying that this film is a never seen before film. Audiences today are very sophisticated, they watch world films, so you can’t fool anyone by saying so and so. But the movie ‘Pechi’ will give fans a new experience technically. It is a complete horror suspense film. This film will be a bad film for the fans who wish that such films do not come. Today many people are appreciating the trailer and are getting good comments. Similarly, the film will surely be appreciated by the fans. We have a desire to see such a film, we are happy to act in such a film, thank you.” said.
Actor Dev said, “The reason I am standing here is because of Gokul Binay and Ramachandran sir, I am thankful to them. I have played important roles in many films and I have played the lead role in this film. Thank you for believing in me. As Parthiban said, a film to make friends for friends. As Balasaravanan said, they have worked hard for this film. The film is set in a very harsh terrain. No matter what was difficult, the production side provided us with all the facilities, thanks to Waylon and Verus for that. A good movie for horror fans. The film is releasing on August 2nd and watching the film in theaters will surely give you a new experience.” said.
Producer Gokul Binay said, “This is my first platform as a producer. Panniyar and Padmini was my first film as a cinematographer. My parents are the reason I am standing here. My parents sent me away when they told me I was going to go into cinema, study for three years and then work as a cameraman. They supported me even when I said that I am going to make a film now, thanks to them. Also, thanks to my sister and her family. My sister gave the initial investment to start this film. Also, thanks to my Gurunathan Manoj Paramahamsa. Everything I produce today comes from him. When I completed the first film and was idle for two years to work on the second film, it was Ramachandran Anna’s promotional films that helped me financially, thanks to him. Also my friends joined me in starting Waylon. It is now a production company. With this, when we decided to shoot a film with Ram Anna, we thought we could shoot a different story. But, as he is good at horror, we decided to make a film on the same and decided to make his Bachi short film.
All the actors have given us tremendous support. Gayatri’s collaboration in particular is unusual. If anyone else had acted other than him, the shooting would have stopped in two days, it was such a difficult terrain, and he acted in it without showing any difficulty. A good team gives us a lot of hope and everyone who worked in the film gave us such a hope. Balasaravanan Parmaniyar and Padmini have been friends since the film. He will not be saying that we have come and acted. If he talks about a character, he will bank everything including its dialogue and start thinking about how he can make that character even better. We wanted to show him in a different role and not in a comedy role. But, he did it in Animal series. After that he did in this film.
The film is over and after that a light has to fall on the film and that’s it thanks to Veroos Company, Mujeeb, Sanjay, Rajarajan, Tanis. It was only after Mujeeb sir came that this film took off in a big way. I have been meeting you for many years and you all have been giving your support to so many people and we need your support too. ‘Pechi’ releases on 2nd August, go and watch it in theaters thanks.” said.
