“The Devasena Devayani of the screen”; Vanitha Vijayakumar praised at the Nizhalkudai film festival
“All the theaters have become mini restaurants”; R.K. Selvamani in agony at the Nizhalkudai film festival
“Even if you are one kilo of intelligence, you should stand with your hands folded in front of a 10 gram lucky person”; Director K. Bhagyaraj
“Even lazy people will get excited if they see Rajinikanth in action”; Seeman who made a splash at the Nizhalkudai festival
“Raising a child is different.. Raising a child is different”; Director Perarasu Nethiadi’s speech at the Nizhalkudai festival
A film produced by Jyothi Siva under the banner of Darshan Films. ‘Nizhalkudai’. The story and screenplay are written and directed by Siva Arumugam, who worked as an assistant to director K.S. Adhiaman.
The film, which stars Devayani in the lead role, has Vijith as the hero and Kanmani as the heroine, and two children, Ilavarasu, Rajkapur Manojkumar Vadivukkarasi, Neelima Isai, Niharika, and Ahana, in important roles. A newcomer named Darshan Siva is making his debut in a threatening role.
Blockbuster Productions has acquired the theatrical release rights for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Nizhalkudai will be released worldwide on May 9th.
Following this, the music only trailer launch of the film ‘Nizhalkudai’ was held last night at the Saligramam Prasad Label in Chennai. Director K. Bhagyaraj, Naam Tamil Party Coordinator Seeman, Director Perarasu, Producer D. Siva, Pepsi Chairman Director RK Selvamani, Actress Vanitha Vijayakumar, Namitha, Producer Mathiyazhagan and many others participated in this event as special guests.
While speaking at this event, Director Siva Arumugam said,
“I have emphasized the necessary idea in this film in a way that people from six to sixty years of age will like. I am the producer of this film. Everyone knows how much struggle it is to make a small film in this era. In such a situation, the actors and technicians who acted in this film were the ones who gave me the greatest cooperation and support.”
Hero Vijith speaking,
“Last year, the film White Rose, in which I acted, was released. Following that, I received a call from the office asking for more K/S Heroine Kanmani speaking,
“Before acting in this film, I had acted in small screen. However, when I came to act in this film, they treated me properly and well, just like a big actress would be treated. This is my first stage. I hope you will give me the same love and support that you have given me in these four years since I came to the small screen on the silver screen. Even though the film is a small film, we all have put in a lot of hard work for it. It will be a good feel-good film,” she said.
Actor Raj Kapoor speaking,
“Nowadays, everyone is roaming around with guns in their hands, but this is a film that emphasizes the family aspect like it was in the eighties. It tells the story of a couple who go abroad to find a job. I hope this film will give everyone a lesson on whether they should go abroad to work and how parents should raise their children,” he said.
Actor Ravi Maria speaking,
“I have nothing to do with this film. The director of this film insisted that I attend this event. Before that, they screened a special scene of this film. I could not watch it. But everyone who saw it said that you missed out on this film by not watching it, it was a great film. I realized that when I heard the story of the film,” he said.
Actress Vanitha Vijayakumar speaking,
“I am a huge fan of Devayani. If everyone likes Devayani in Kadhal Kottai, then I really like that bubbly Devayani who acted in the film Kolej Vasal. She is very simple and has a good heart. She can be called the Devasena of this film world today. As Vijay said, it is not a miracle for a female heroine to be 20 years old. But to be a heroine at 40 years old is a big deal. Like Manorama Aachi, Urvashi
She will also get a place, in the current environment, I must say that a film with a female lead in the lead role is an achievement. I do not agree with the statement that it is a small film, I can say it is a good film,” he said.
Actor Nakul spoke,
“Since director K.S. Adhiyaman and Siva Arumugam have teamed up, I am sure that this film will come out as a meaningful film. The song Kanmani is touching. There are some things to learn from watching this film. K.S. Adhiyaman is one of our family. It is because of him that we came to cinema. We have become Tamilians. So this is like our family show, I have been watching my sister’s hard work since I was a child. Even though my mother is no more, I see my mother in the form of my sister. This story will also be a little relatable to my sister,” he said.
Producer Mathiyazhagan spoke,
“Hero Vijith called me and asked me to watch this film. Not only a hero, but actress Devayani has played a role that lifts this film. This film will definitely make an impact. I thank the Blockbuster company that came forward to release this film. Rather than saying that it is a small film or a big film based on budget, I would say that a film that runs, a big film, and a film that does not run is a small film,” he said.
Director Rajakumaran spoke,
“This Nizhalkudai will be a film that everyone will like, a good film that everyone will watch. It is rare to see good films. It must be said that Devayani is acting again with the same team that introduced her 30 years ago and that they are sitting here as one team again is magic. So many shadows have accompanied our journey in our long journey. Even in times of no shadow, so many good hearts have come as an umbrella. I hope this Nizhalkudai will be something that everyone will look back on,” he said.
Actress Namitha spoke,
“The story told in this film is a reality that can happen in the country right now. At this time, I want to thank my mother-in-law and the nannies who are at my house. The work of a nanny is now well respected and paid. Where there is no mother, she is the mother. This film has been shown with some thrilling elements. People who watch the film will relate to it in many places,” he said.
Producer D. Siva spoke,
“I was moved after watching this film. The situation of small films today is very bad. Director Siva Arumugam should be praised for producing and directing this film with a good concept that is needed by this society. Through this film, actor Vijith has become a wonderful actor for Tamil cinema. Beyond all this, Devayani, who is a treasure of Tamil cinema and another actor Thilak, has lived this character in this film. It came easily to her because it is her natural quality. This film will bring her many awards.”
Director Perarasu spoke,
“Among actresses, if you mean actress Devayani, it is actress Devayani.. She shows many faces like actress, social worker, teacher, producer, and now director. She should soon become a member of the Directors Association. She has acted in 100 films. She has a husband at home. But beyond all that, she has studied a direction course and directed a short film. This film is a very necessary one for these times. Raising a child is different.. Raising a child is different. Just having a child is not enough. You have to raise it. That is what this film says. The time parents spend with their children is limited. Love and cherish them. Only if you raise the child properly will its life be good tomorrow,” he said.
Actress Devayani spoke,
“This is my family festival. I would like to thank director K.S. Adhimanur for introducing me to this platform 30 years ago. Although the film Kadhal Kottai gave me a turning point in the film world, it was director K.S. Adhiman who introduced me to the film world for the first time and brought me to this Tamil Nadu. I have never expressed my gratitude to him openly anywhere. This is the first platform to thank him. After 30 years, I am working with his team again, which has not changed. What a blessing it is. I have received it. They have given me a chance in such a wonderful film again. A small film is better than a big film. It is a beautiful concept, a film that can be relevant today, and a film that parents need. I thank the Blockbuster distribution company that is releasing this film. They have given this film a lot of theaters and a little
I request you to wait patiently and cooperate without removing the film until it is picked up. Previously, the film was picked up even a week after its release,” he said.
While speaking, producer Suresh Kamatchi said,
This is also a family event for me. Director K.S. Adiyaman is my hometown. I am currently producing the film he is directing. Half of the film work is completed. Whether it is the preview screening of this film or this event, I could see actress Devayani welcoming and treating everyone as if it were her own speciality. Today’s heroines are reluctant to come to the promotion of the film they have acted in. It is not in our hands to keep the film running in theaters until it is picked up. If we want that, we have to time travel and go to 90. Today, it is in the hands of the theater owners. If one scene does not run well, they change the film in the next scene,” he said.
Pepsi Chairman and Director R.K. Selvamani speaks,
I have not seen this film yet. But when I saw the song, it was a joy to the eyes. For that, I must congratulate the cinematographer first. When I saw the actor Vijay, it was like watching Karthigai. He will be a good hero in Tamil cinema. He should always be humble like this.
We say that a good film should come. If you let a good film run, another good film will come next. They have given a film with a necessary theme for the society. Only if you let this run will others come forward to make a good film. In the current environment, theaters have become mini restaurants. It seems that the canteen business is bigger than the ticket fee for them. That is why there is an environment today where we have to produce films that are suitable for that.
In an environment where they cannot determine the price of production themselves, two people in Tamil Nadu, one is a farmer. The other is a cinema producer. Both are in a place where the people of Tamil Nadu live, think and laugh. But the situation of these two is very bad. Only if all the producers come together and become a force can they set the price for their product themselves.
Roja and I got married, Khushboo and Sundarsi got married, it was all sensational news, but Devayani’s marriage was shocking news for everyone else. Devayani’s life after your marriage is a lesson not only for those in the film industry but also for the women in Tamil Nadu. That culture has been beautifully portrayed in this film. Just as an umbrella is good for the scorching sun, this film Nizhalkudai will be a great help for this Tamil cinema, which is drying up like a scorching sun. My brother Seeman was black. He was red.. Now he is pure without any color. It should always be like this,” he said.
Director Bhagyaraj spoke,
“Our mother made me proud by giving me this name. But is that the real name of director Rajakumaran? No, rather than keeping it after coming to cinema, Devayani became a real Rajakumaran when she got it. As far as cinema is concerned, only some people will think how they keep getting films. Similarly, when you look at some people, you will think why they don’t get films at all. The person on the second list is director K.S. Adhiyaman. Just as it is said that even if you are one kilo of intelligence, you should stand with a 10 gram lucky person, sometimes luck does not favor talented people in cinema. Shadow. As per the title of the film, the film’s director Siva Arumugam, the film crew including KS Adhiyaman are like a shadow for him. Similarly, this film needs a shadow,” he said.
When Seeman, the coordinator of the Nam Tamil Party, spoke,
“This is like our family event. Devayani welcomed me when I arrived and said thank you for coming. But I said thank you for acting in this film. The reason is that Devayani is now choosing good films and characters according to the saying that if she acts like K.R. Vijaya before and Revathi later, it will be a good film. She has given good films in every period to register her name. She has never spoiled her name by accepting all the films just because the money is coming. That reputation is the reason why she is acting as a heroine even after 30 years. Don’t let everyone get this opportunity. I still feel guilty that the producer did not give D. Siva a good hit film. I was going to make a film called Pagalavan for him after the film Thambi. But Madhavan refused to act in it. The reason is the difficulties he faced in the film Thambi but only after that I directed the film Vatthavadsam for him. But the film did not do well. I will tell you here, someday I will make up for the loss he caused. There are very few directors like K.S. Adhiaman now. It was Bhagyaraj who wrote the story of removing the thalai and throwing it away and marrying another person in a revolutionary marriage. The reason for this is our Bhagyaraj who wrote a story that says that they will not remove the thalai, that is the culture, and made it a successful film. Such is the strength of his writing.
If you want to make a family-oriented film with simple characters and achieve success, then only he can do it. Like K.S. Gopalakrishnan, Bhagyaraj is a milestone in our film world. It is a pride that he is also with us. It is clear that the cinematographer of this film, Gurudev, has shot the scenes wonderfully. It is a challenge to compose music for a film that conveys such soft emotions rather than composing music for fast-paced action films. It is especially difficult to touch it with soft music that is as if it is in the mind. Music composer Naren Balakumar has done it beautifully.
It is a matter of pride that a woman lyricist has written a song after a long time. A big film is not the same as a small film. A running film, a non-running film is all that. A film called Court, made in Telugu for six crores, has collected 60 crores. This Nizhalkudai film will definitely win. Theaters should give importance to this film. But the environment for that is not there now. But the environment for that will come soon. A law will come that small films should be given priority in big complexes. We, who have loved this cinema for many nights, lying hungry. We will not let cinema die so easily. As Selvamani said, we will create a time when both the farmer and the producer will decide the price of their production.
Siva Arumugam did not leave cinema no matter how many years have passed and whatever happens. His son also played a role in this film. Starting is easy for everyone. But we have to keep fighting to maintain it. That is why we should praise him.
I had been watching Rajinikanth from afar and got the opportunity to see him in person. We were talking for two and a half hours. Even after acting in so many films and achieving so much. When we see his interest in learning something new, we wonder why he won’t win. When he said, “Wait a minute” while talking to me and walked inside, he had the same speed that we see in the movies in real life. Even lazy people get excited when they see him running. Everyone who has this quest and passion can reach the top and achieve.
A child’s first teacher is its mother. This film talks about motherhood. No matter how high you go, the only life who doesn’t envy you is your mother. Our Devayani has the ability to carry this motherly role. He is enough to bring people from the film Nizhalkudai to the opening scene of the cinema,” he said.
Technical details
Production; Darshan Films Jyothi Siva
Story Screenplay Direction; Siva Arumugam
Lyrics; Himeshpala
Music; Naren Balakumar
Cinematography; R P Gurudev
Art Direction; Vijay Anand
Editing; Rolex
Public Relations;
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