“‘Kalan’ will be a work of guidance for the youth” – Vijayamurali Hope, Executive Committee Member of the Producers’ Association
“They are creating a false image of revolution saying there is no God and making fun of it” – Arjun Sampath Kattam at ‘Kalan’ Film Festival
“I will always support director Veeramurugan and crew” – Hindu People’s Party leader assured at ‘Kalan’ film festival
“We have to live in the belief that God exists, only then will crimes decrease” – RV Udayakumar’s speech at the music and trailer launch of ‘Kalan’
The movie ‘Kalan’ is jointly produced by Ramaletsumi Productions and Anusuya Film Productions. Written and directed by Veeramurugan, who directed ‘Kituku’, the film stars Appugutty, Deepa and Yasser in lead roles. Along with them, Sampath Ram, Cheran Raj, Manimaran, Rajesh, Peter Saravanan, Velu, Mukesh, Mohan, Bala and many others have played important roles.
Jayakumar and JK have done the cinematography for the film, which is composed by Jerson. Gurumurthy and Kumari Vijayan wrote the songs. With Thilakarajan Ambed as the artistic director, Variety Bala has designed the dance sequences. Vignesh Varnam and Ganesha have edited the film. Santhosh as sound engineer and Jagan Albert as deputy co-director. Balaji Saminathan, Mahesh and many others are working as Deputy Director. Karthik works as a PRO.
The launch event of the movie ‘Kalan’ was held on 19th October in Chennai. In this, Hindu People’s Party Founder President Arjun Sampath, Director’s Association President RV Udayakumar, Secretary Prajaru, Prajajankal Association Executive Committee Member and PRO Association President Vijaya Murali, playback singer and music composer Antonithasan participated as special guests.
While welcoming the guests, director Veeramurugan said, “Hello to all media friends, if this film is promoted and seen by people, it is because of you. I will never forget Arjun Sampath in my life. The person who called me and gave me money when Kitugu was released, rented a marriage hall and showed my film to people for free when there was no theater in Tuticorin, thanks to him. Thanks to Annan Pramesh, we were in the performance video with Nithyananda and they gave him and me the National Award. Then they asked to film Nithyananda’s story, I thought he would say OK but he didn’t, thanks to him. Thank you Vijaymurali sir. Thanks to RV Udayakumar sir.
After Kitugu, I started Naderam Godse, but there was a lot of opposition to that film. So I decided to start this film right away and this too got a lot of resistance. Then Gurumurthy Annan said I am with you, start right away and stayed with me till the end of the film. He works in the army. Thanks to him, he is traveling with me after taking leave from work. Thanks to JK Annan. Initially, Bharani was to be cast in this film. But, it was Manimaran’s brother who said that it would be better to cast Appukkutty instead of him. Not only that, Manimaran Annan’s finger was severed during the shooting. But, he continued acting regardless. Then Deepa Akka kept crying and that’s when we came to know. Even then, I will finish without going to the hospital, he said, thanks to him. She was signed for Lawrence Sir when Deepa decided to cast her sister. So will he come? We thought that. But he pretended to come right away, thanks to him. Composer Gerson bravely traveled with me when many refused to compose music for Kitugu. Not only that, no matter how many times and how many songs he listens to, he never gets bored. If he told me that a song wasn’t right, he would immediately delete it and put it from the beginning, he worked so hard, thanks to him. Thanks to all who worked as co-director and assistant director of this film.
The reason I thank so many people is that no one works for money. Even when I am writing the story, they have been traveling with me for two years saying, this is not an ordinary film, you will not shoot like that, but we are working with you. So, I feel it is my duty to thank them. Thanks to everyone, camera man, art director. Gayatri Ji completed all the scenes in one take. The scenes where he and Deepa Akka act together are great, thanks to him. Thank you to Sampath Ram, thank you to everyone including Yasser and welcome everyone.” He said.
Music composer Gerson said, “Kalan music and media friends who have come to the trailer launch event
I congratulate the crew saying that this upcoming ‘Kalan’ will bring huge success.” He said.
Playback singer and music composer Antonidas said, “I have sung in more than a thousand films in many languages including Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. All this is a begging from the fans, begging from those who are bringing me up, I say hello to everyone. I bow to the elders who grace the show. I adore the media. I did not sing or act in this film, but the reason I came here was because of my younger brother Jerson, who is a music director. This is the second film where he is composing music. He needs to make it big. I was singing in the Karakatkalai group, and at that time the biggest band in our land called Golden Band was conducted by Thambirajan Annan, he is the father of music composer Jerson, the son of Annan, who was the god of music to all of us, wanted to go to a bigger place. Appugutty and Deepa Akka who are acting in the film are also my close friends, congratulations to them too. Thanks to director Veeramurugan and producers for giving new artistes a chance.” He said.
Vijayamurali, general committee member of the Producers Association and president of the PRO Association, said, “The trailer and songs of the movie Kalan were excellent. Especially in the trailer, the village has been placed before our eyes. As Udayakumar sir said, faith is necessary for people. Even if we go to a doctor, he will ultimately believe in God. Similarly, scientists who discover many new things will say that it is ultimately in God’s hands. Our ancestors worshiped nature first. They worshiped water, earth, wind, fire and sky. Even today we worship nature itself, but we worship it without knowing it. I mean, recently we celebrated Ayudha Puja. In it, we put camphor on the coconut and break it around, that is Panchabhuta worship. By putting camphor on coconut there is fire and there is water inside the coconut. When it is circulated, the wind gathers, and when it is broken in the air and broken on the ground, the two join together. Likewise, the worship of ancestral temples is very important, because such temples are the place where our forefathers have set foot, their breath lingers there. Today’s youth need it. The earth itself revolves in space, and that is the testimony of God’s power. Similarly, it is said that there is a sound of Om where the earth rotates. But, these are not properly brought to the people. I think such films will address the problem of lack of proper guidance for the youth. The songs of the film are excellent, kudos to the music director Jerson. The singing voice of the singers is excellent. Kudos to Veeramurugan who brought them all together.
Now there is no one to say that if you make a mistake, there is a punishment. Today Sami films have reduced. At one time it was taken by Devar Films, then by Rama.Narayanan sir. Even when he was shooting, he would say that Sami’s film means that those who don’t see eyes will see eyes, those who don’t walk will walk, etc., and what can be said beyond that. But they will say that they have to repeat those things, that is theism. God’s faith is what makes our lives good even from bad habits, Shankaracharya, Kripanandawariyar etc. were there to say that, but now we have to say such things through movies. Therefore, I congratulate you saying that ‘Kalan’, which is a means of giving fear to the criminals through faith in God, will definitely succeed.” He said.
Actress Deepa said, “Hello to all who have come to the show. The people who spoke here said that this is a Sami film. But this film is a great struggle between adharma and dharma. In such films, only men are kept to speak the action lines. But, in this film, women are given importance and action lines are spoken through them. Director Veeramurugan has also said that there is nothing that women cannot do in this. Thanks to the director for giving me such a role.
When the Lord designed the woman, adding gold, pearls and flowers, it was not complete. Then when the snake let go of his hand and poured the venom on the woman, he attained perfection. So, women will not be silent anytime soon and will spew their venom as they rise up against injustice. Women’s powers are not ordinary powers. Women have been made a witness to adharma and a witness to dharma, and this is pride. The importance of women is very important for the country and the home. That is why the national flag has been given to women. They say that wherever unrighteousness rears its head, nature itself prepares itself to destroy it. Therefore, Dharma will never perish.
It was through the film ‘Kadaikutty Singam’ that I got recognition. After that film, journalists are writing about my performance in the films that I am acting in. Even if I act a bit over, it’s good, they write about me, and that’s why I’m taking the mic today, I ask you to continue to give me this support, thank you.” He said.
Advocate D.S.Shankar said, “Kudos to the producers and the director for proving that such a film can be made in such a short period of time. It’s as if the movie has just been offered pooja at Tiruvannamalai, now the film is finished, and releasing the music and trailer is great planning. Their thinking seems to divert the current society. Why is it that in this society only one scale keeps coming down and only one scale goes up? Kalan, who came through Kumural with the thought, will surely win. This film crew will succeed in this field of cinema. I congratulate you saying that your effort will be successful so that all the society can stand on the same line as you think.” He said.
Actor Appukutty said, “I am happy to have acted in Kalan. Thanks to all the adults on stage. Manimaran Annan is the most important reason for me to act in this film. One day he took me to meet the director, and when the director told me the story, I thought it would be a 20-day shoot and I would get a huge salary. But he said it was only 6 days in total. But you should play the important role in the film, as the mother-in-law of the hero, he said. Well, even if it’s only six days, they will pay a big salary, I thought. But he completed six days in four days. Whoever said it is a small film, they are shooting with two cameras. The shoot was very fast, many people shoot fast but the shots don’t turn out as expected. Although director Veeramurugan shot the scenes at a fast pace, he shot them very well. Even though I’ve been acting for four days, they’ve shown me like I’m in the whole film, which is a big thing. Veeramurugan sir’s speed got me scared at one point. He is a very brave man. Deepa has played the role of my sister. It’s a different film, thanks to the director for giving me a chance in this film.” He said.
Arjun Sampath, founder president of Hindu People’s Party said, “It is a great pleasure to be present at the launch of the songs and preview of Kalan along with the greatest directors RV Udayakumar, Pramesh. Udayakumar mentioned the lyrics. If the lyrics are inspired by him, then surely the songs will reach all the people and become hits. Now he is on the National Award Committee, through which he has selected many people for National Awards. Today he gave the national award to the film Kalan through his greetings.
Director Veeramurugan proved his mettle by taking films like Kitugu. He faced many problems with Kitugu. There was even a situation where he had to go to jail. But even though the film was not a big success in the theatres, it was well received by the people. Veeramurugan is in a position to run with his legs tied in Tamil cinema where others travel very casually. Because such was his aim, such were the pictures he took. They talked about nationalism in our films, then after the Dravidian movements, anti-God films were made. Then AP Nagarajan Samy took films. Actor Sivaji Ganesan was expelled from Dravida Kazhagam because he visited Tirupati. That’s good and that’s why he acted in so many spiritual films. In this way, films are undergoing changes in every era. Currently, the film is being made on the basis of caste. Everyone has a different philosophy and believes in that concept. Similarly, director Veeramurugan, Gurumurthy and others are a team and together they made Kitugu. We have to dominate them. Now many are promoting themselves. They create a caste ring and a media ring and advertise through it. In such a situation, who should promote them, we should. That is why I am here and will always support them.
Now if you say there is no God, it is revolution, if you mock God, it is revolution. They are creating such an environment. But the devotional song featured in this film was very good. At the same time
In the film, the spoken dialogues were excellent. In particular, the verse that says, “We know Maruthu brothers, we know Perunthalaivar Kamaraja, we know Veeran Akku Muthukkolai” is very special. Tamil Nadu should know all of them. These are not caste leaders but accomplished leaders. Muthuramalinga Devar is thought to be a certain caste leader. But that was not the case, he was Netaji’s disciple, who could be called a Southern Bose. Kamaraj is the national leader, Tyaga Sudar but he is seen as the caste leader. If these are not Tamil Nadu leaders, who else? They say someone else, he is not a Tamil. Ambedkar is a caste leader, but Veeramurugan is of the opinion that he is the national leader, the leader of this country. And in Tamil Nadu, anyone can make fun of God, and if it is a Hindu God, then anyone can make fun of it in any way they want. My best wishes to the director Veeramurugan and the producers who are trying to change such situations. This film should reach the people, it will be well received by the people, you will add strength to the film industry, you too should get fame, I worship Annamalaiyar, thank you.” He said.
Actor Sambhatram said, “Thank you to everyone who came to the Kalan show. The main reason for me to act in this film is my friend actor Manimaran. He has been giving me opportunities in the films he is acting in, thanks to my friend Manimaran. Soon he will be making his directorial debut and he should succeed as a director. They shot my scenes in this film in one day. Cinema needs such a director. The film was ready for release in three months. This is a big deal in the current environment. It was a pleasure to act with Appugutty. Congratulations to all the crew, thank you.” He said.
The Secretary of the Directors’ Association, Pramparau said, “Director Veeramurugan told me that I had spoken to Nithyananda while he was speaking. Let me make it clear here that I did not speak in person but online, otherwise they are going to put an inquiry commission on me saying that he and I have something to do with each other. Likewise, when Deepa speaks, Brahman, who created women, says that matter is mixed with it, and there is some truth in what he said. If the snake does not spit out venom in its lifetime, it spits it out as ruby. That’s how powerful the poison in women is. In the Mahabharata, Panjali spewed poison while undressing her saree, hence the Panjali vow. Likewise, Kannagi, who was bound to her husband, spewed venom against the injustice done to her husband, and thus Madurai was destroyed. Therefore, women should not spit poison daily, otherwise the poison will become worthless. Deepa has recorded here that overall women have poison and that is their strength.
Murugan means not only beauty but also valour. Valli and Deviani like beauty, valor is what people like. That is why Veeramurugan has made Kitugu. Filmed by Godse. But the government did not have the courage that he had and that is why the film was not released. One should not be afraid of someone’s opinion, the ruling party should respect their opinion even if it is opposition party. When my guru Rama Narayanan was an MLA in DMK, he shot many devotional films including Audi Velli, Durga, Thaipusam. Then the artist gave him freedom. Although he was in the party, he gave him freedom to say that it was his profession and his opinion. Similarly, he should be let go, only then his ideas will reach the people. The song that was put on here called “Vanduttal Bhondaiyal” was emotional and felt like doing something to ourselves. Earlier Sami used to come and dance in the theater during all the Sami movies, then I didn’t believe it, I went to the theater and saw it myself. Then a newly married couple came to Aadi Villi, and while I was watching them, when the song came on, the girl danced, and only after seeing it did I believe it to be true. This song is one such song. The actress who played Amman in the song looks perfect. After KR Vijaya, the role of Amman Varsha suits her perfectly. Baby growth is excellent. Let me say just one thing to all the National Award winning actors. The biggest flaw in our Tamil cinema is that Sivaji Ganesan is the best in India, but he didn’t get a national award. It should not be said that it was not received, it should be said that it was not given. So, whoever gets the National Award is a tribute to Shivaji sir. Kalan’s film has been shot well in short days. That is possible only by the director, kudos to director Veeramurugan for that.
Many films succeed and fail. But today, there is an increasing tendency to celebrate a film’s failure. They say that a good film is not good. Five years ago there were blue shirts, but today hundreds of blue shirts have arrived. In the name of criticism, they are talking about films. Today there are so many YouTube channels that you don’t even know who they are. They are talking about a film to like. Cinema is subject to criticism, but there should be a limit. Even those who want to watch a film are prevented from watching it. If one actor’s film is denigrated by another actor’s fans, it is a bad thing. As much as it is difficult to complete a film, it is even more difficult to bring that film to release. It is inappropriate what some people do in the name of criticism when they do such a difficult thing and lose their economy. So don’t do such things anymore.
Kalan has said a good thing in the film. Don’t label this as a Sami film. It is a film for society. Today the country is in the grip of drug addiction and ganja addiction, the film is against it. Bhakti is mixed in it. Bhakti is very important in our life. Even today, when we write the exam, we use pilliyar suzhi, it is hope. Don’t let that hope hold you back. Let’s just hope that good things will happen. Bhakti is like that. Those who have spiritual attachment are spiritualists and those who do not believe in God are atheists. Those who do not believe in God turn aside, those who do believe worship. This is true, but those who mock and tease believers are not human. Hindu People’s Party leader has come here. If such a party has been started, Hinduism is being suppressed here, because it has to be protected. The biggest superstition in superstition is thinking that people will vote if you say there is no God. People will watch, but not vote. Let’s play today. But people will crush that game. This film tells how this younger generation is addicted to drugs and degenerate, a film against those responsible for such an act, a film to guide the youth, an anti-drug film is a film that the country needs. There is a line in the film, “Wherever there is Dharma, where there is Justice, where there is Aram, in whom there is Periyar, Muthuramalinga Devar.” No need for names, I wish the film success by saying that whoever has justice, dharma, justice and loves the entire people is a great person, thank you.” He said.
While thanking the producer co-producer said, “Thank you to the legends who came and greeted us at the Kalan movie songs and preview launch. Thanks to my friends. Thank you Veeramurugan for giving me the opportunity to stand on this stage. Even if the media says trash is diamonds, people will believe diamonds are trash. You have to show a diamond as a diamond. It is your responsibility to bring this film to the masses. Thanks everyone and hello.” They said.