Music and preview launch of the film ‘Akkenam’ starring Arun Pandian-Keerthi Pandian
The music and preview launch of the film ‘Akkenam’, directed by debutant director Uday. K, starring Arun Pandian-Keerthi Pandian in a challenging role, was held in Chennai.
Directed by debutant director Uday. K, the film ‘Akkenam’ stars Arun Pandian, Keerthi Pandian, Seetha, Shiv Pink, Aditya, Ramesh Thilak, Praveen Raja, Kalki and many others. The sound has been recorded by Vignesh Govindarajan and the music has been composed by Bharat Veeraragavan. Raja has worked as the art director for Devathyan’s editing work. This action-packed thriller is being produced by A&P Groups. Saravanan-AK Sekar are the co-producers of this film.
The music and preview of this film, which will be released in theaters worldwide from July 4th, have been released. The film crew attended a special event held in Chennai for this.
Lyricist Karthik Netha said, “I am very happy about the Tamil title Aakenam. The director will explain the reason for this.
Director Uday came to my house and explained the context for the songs. This film speaks of a peaceful and deep feeling.
All four songs featured in this film are songs of different genres. Western music – Rock music – Indian folk music – Indian classical music – different genres of music have found their place in this film as songs. Music composer Bharath Veeraragavan is very talented.
My congratulations also to fellow lyricist Mohan Rajan, who has received the Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Lyricist of the Year.
I was a little nervous when I first met Arun Pandian sir. It was only when I continued to interact with him that I came to know that he is ‘Jalapam’. After getting to know him, he is very sweet. I also thank him for giving me the opportunity to work with him in this film.
Many new faces have been introduced in this film. This is a rare event. In today’s era, when we only hire and use those who are useful for business, it takes a lot of courage to introduce a new team.
I did not expect such a sound from debutant music composer Bharath Veeraragavan. He has done a very good job. My congratulations to him too.
My congratulations to debutant director Uday. Let’s travel together as fellow travelers..fellow artists..travel with honesty and integrity,” he said.
Lyricist Mohan Rajan said, ”Thank you to producer Arun Pandian. I think this is the first time that lyricist Karthik Netha and I are on the same stage. He is my favorite poet. Lyricist. He is a master at putting modern poetry into songs. I am a big fan of the song ‘Anju Vanna Poove..’ which was a hit recently. I wish him to write for AR Rahman as well.
Congratulations to the hero of the occasion Bharat Veerarahavan. Just as the brand ARR is famous for AR Rahman’s background music.. in the future, the brand BR should also become famous. Congratulations to that too.
Director Uday- He is good at telling stories neatly. He and the music director are good at beating the enemies without hurting them. They will point out some corrections in getting the lyrics. Uday strives to make Bharat come out well. Arun Pandian, who has set the stage for them, has a big heart. If you want to introduce a lot of new faces, you need courage. There should be great love.
When I met him, I wanted to be a part of your film. This is my only wish. Because I have loved him so much. I will watch the film ‘Inayaintha Kaigal’ even now. I will always watch it.
He had acted in a film called ‘Moongil Kottai’. That title really appealed to me. I have longed for him since I was a child.
You are telling me about the events that happened before the release of the film ‘Oomai Vizhigal’. You can make that into a story. There is so much beauty and thrill in it. Especially when you happily told me that there was a crowd at the Satyam Theater after the film was released, I could see your happiness with my eyes.
I wrote the song ‘Vazhkhai Gathageme’ after watching the scenes in which Keerthi acted in this film. She has acted very well in it. This is where they are father and daughter. There will be two different storytellers in this film. Surely you all will like this film.
Small films become big films when they are successful. This is called ‘Kudumbasthan’. The success of films like ‘Turist Family’ is an example. This film should also be a huge success.”
Speaking at the event, music composer Bharat Veeraragavan said, “This is my first film. I salute the gurus who taught me music.
I met Arun Pandian sir for the first time with the director. He didn’t say anything at first. I told him the budget for the music for this film. He listened to it and asked if he would do it within this time. I replied yes. But in reality it was three times more than the budget I had told him. But he did it. Who would have this heart? . It was because of his support that I was able to work with many music artists. The lyricists Mohan Rajan and Karthik Netha who are here on stage have experience of writing more than five hundred songs. I would like to thank the producer once again for giving me the opportunity to work with them.
Director Uday K. is not only a friend but also a very talented person. When I saw the scenes for the background music of this film.. Keerthi Pandian’s performance as Indira in it is amazing. You have not seen Arun Pandian in any other film like this. He is dancing smartly wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
We have realized our responsibility and worked hard to create the work. There are four songs in the film. Everything is good. Please watch the songs and the film in the theater and enjoy it and support it.
Director Uday.K said, “Whether it is the female character in this film or in the films that will be released under my direction from now on.. the female character will be strong. My mother is the reason for this.
Next to my mother, I thank producer Arun Pandian. He has trusted me and given my entire team an opportunity. This requires a big heart. If he wants, he can call anyone and ask them to work. But he has trusted me and my team and given this opportunity. We see this as a big thing. I will never forget this. I will be grateful for the rest of my life. I have learned a lot from him.
I came to direct a film directly after directing a short film. I had no great experience. At that moment, I think it was the greatest gift I received to travel with someone who had 45 years of experience.
In the last two years, he has spent more time with us than with his family. He and I have made this film together. I assure you that it will definitely be a quality film.
The work on this film started with Keerthi. I narrated this story to her as a short film. The character of Indira is the most important in it. Whatever I had in mind when I narrated the character of Indira to Keerthi… she has lived as that Indira in this film. That Indira character will remain in the minds of everyone who has seen the film.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the actors, actresses and all the technicians who worked in this film.
It was only due to the guidance of Arun Pandian that this film was made to a high standard within this budget.
Music composer Bharath – cinematographer Vicky – editor Devathyan – all of them have traveled with me as friends. They have worked hard for this film. Their work – will be talked about after the film is released. They have a great future. I hope they get opportunities after the release of this film.
I am a fan of lyricist Karthik Netha. Whether he works in my film or not, I will admire him. While working with him in this film, he gave me a new word ‘Mellaliye Mellaliye’. That song is beautiful and profound, thanks to him too.
This is the reason for the title ‘Akenam’. ‘அ’ is the word form of the weapon letter. ‘Akenam’ means three dots. Apart from this, it has no other meaning. The three dots represent the three characters in the film. We thought this title would be appropriate since it is a story between those three important characters. We also suggested the same to the producer. He also believed in this title and gave his permission. At one point, he encouraged us that if anyone does not know this title… we will let them know. I hope this word will also become popular after the release of this film.
This film will be worth the money paid by the fans. As a new team, we are trying our best to present a film. It will be released in theaters on July 4th. I request you to watch, enjoy and support it,” he said.
Actress Keerthi Pandian said, “Four years ago, director Uday N.
I met him and told him the story of the film. He showed me a short film he had directed before, called ‘Yakkai Thiri’. The way he had directed that short film… its technical quality… was excellent. As soon as I saw it, I wanted to work with him.
After that, he met me again and firmly requested that all the team members who had worked with me in that short film would also work in the film. I liked his stance a lot. The inspiration within them when working with a new team gave me hope. My father came into this film with even more enthusiasm. As a producer..
Not as an actor… but beyond that, he showed a keen interest in the work of this film. The screenplay of the film will be in his name.
Even though my father was involved in the work of the films ‘Oomai Vizhigal’ and ‘Inayaintha Kaigal: I was not born. I felt that he showed the same amount of enthusiasm and motivation in the work of this film as he would have worked with a group of his film college students.
I have only contributed as an actress in this film. There are so many things happening around us. Accidents – war – loss – so many things are happening. It is very disturbing.
At this time, a question always arises in my mind. What can we do about this? What can we do? The question keeps arising in my mind. The only answer I have got to this is… What can I do about this through the art I know. At least to a small extent, we should be responsible. I think we should be responsible whether it is the stories we choose or the characters we choose. That is how I have been acting. It is a continuation of that that I have acted in this film as well.
This film is not a film centered on women. It is a film. In this film, certain things happen to some characters. How do those characters face that situation? How do they get through it? We have only told them. It could be a man. It could be a woman. So don’t classify this as a film centered on women.
There are different sounds and voices in this film. I congratulate the music director Bharat Veeraragavan for this.
I congratulate and thank all the technicians, actors and actresses who worked in the film.
Finally, my father is my hero who always supports me. My superhero father is.
In this film, I have played the role of Indira, a cab driver. I love driving very much. If I had not become an actress and acted, I would have become a car racer.” He said.
Actor Arun Pandian said, ”Why didn’t we invite anyone as special guests for this function..? They will come here and talk a lot about the film..! We didn’t invite anyone.
We have made a film that we like. We have made a quality film that is worthy of the money that the fans pay. The money you pay will not be wasted. Because the screenplay is so strong. That is why my friends Karuna Moorthy and PRO Diamond Babu have come here without anyone as special guests.
There are three highlights in this film. All are new technicians. After Keerthi told me, I listened to the story with this team. I liked the story too. They will have to work together a little in this story. Do you agree? I asked. They also agreed.
After that, the director told me that we are all willing to work together in this film. When I asked them if they have any experience? What is their talent? They were standing outside. If I ask them to come in, they said that they will show their talent. At that moment, everyone – the music director, the cinematographer, the editor – had come. I was very impressed by their enthusiasm. It was at that moment that I decided to share our experience with them.
When the first phase of shooting took place in Orissa, their coordination was amazing. The enthusiasm that I had when I worked on the film Oomai Vizhigal was visible in them. This is why I worked with them for two years more than my family. People will definitely like this film. ”
