“I was most proud of Karthi’s acting appreciation”; Arvindsamy
“Does not pretend to compete with others”; Arvindsamy
“Even a cow seemed like a goddess in the music of Govind Vasantha” ; Flexible Karti
“Meyyazhagan has brought out the femininity in men”; Appreciation of Devadarshini
Produced by 2D Entertainment and produced by Surya-Jyothika, the film ‘Meiyazhagan’ was released on September 27. The film is directed by Premkumar of 96 fame, starring Karthi as the protagonist, Arvind Samy in the lead role, Sri Divya as the female lead, and Devadarshini in the lead role. has acted.
The film has been receiving huge critical and box office success ever since its release. Even after 15 days of the film’s release, the theaters are thronging with fans. After this, the crew of ‘Meyazhagan’ celebrated its success as a thanksgiving event. The event was held yesterday evening at the Green Park Hotel, Chennai.
In this event,
When actor Arvindsamy speaks,
“This is one of the most memorable films I have ever worked on. Thanks to the crew for that. I was not here when this film was released. I had to finish the promotions and go abroad. I just came yesterday. The release of this film was beautifully done by Shakti Film Factory Sakthivelan. Even though I am abroad, I talk to Karthi, director Premkumar and Rajasekhar about the film from time to time. I was more proud of Karthik’s performance than the journalists’ appreciation of my performance. Karthi and I tried to portray the characters exactly as the director wanted without changing a bit. This is what I think of this character before I start shooting. But I will watch the performance of other co-stars there and learn some things from it. I don’t pretend to compete with others. I don’t act in that many films. Not in any competition.. you know. Enjoy the work you do. My intention is to work in such a beautiful environment,” he said.
When actor Karthi speaks,
“A big thank you to the media who understood this film and appreciated it and wrote reviews in various lines. On the other hand, thank you to all the fans of Tamil cinema who are posting in the form of writings, memes and reels about the impact this film has had on everyone, even from small corners of the world. Before this we have to thank the legends of Tamil cinema like K. Balachandar, K. Viswanath, Balu Mahendra, Mahendran etc. Because they have given such beautiful stories centered on family relationships. How can I miss such a story when it comes to me when I was longing for such a film.
At the time of the release of Madras, you (journalists) had said that even if you make entertainment films, you should also make films like Parutiveeran and Madras. I will never forget it. How many conversations has this film created? Creating this conversation is key to good artwork. Just to create a debate. This film has many things to talk about. That is also a major reason for the success of this film. Cinema is not just entertainment. Every now and then there are some good films that present themselves as works of art, and I see this as one such film.
I believed that people over 30 years of age, who have seen at least a little hardship in their life, will definitely understand this film. The flow of thought to people after World War II would have been a pattern. The thought processes of those who came after that will be different. This story seemed to bring to mind all the things that we have forgotten but are still deep in our minds like leaving our hometown for work, leaving behind our cultures, forgetting our history. Even though it is said that controversial things are going well today, a video about helping a stranger has been released and its views are high here. That’s why we made this film.
In Govindaraj’s film set, the present scene and the past scene have been beautifully drawn without any confusion. Even a cow appeared as a goddess in Govind Vasantha’s music. Realized that an old bicycle has so much value. What is wrong with helping someone we know when a help we do without knowing can change their life? That is the value of music if everyone’s conscience today makes them question it. Mahi’s cinematography was not known anywhere as cinema
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We live as if nothing is a problem until nothing comes to us. But its seriousness is seen only when we take a matter behind us and talk about it in front of our eyes. Sharing such things was a lesson for me. Brother Surya often tells me to be as generous as you can be. Only with such magnanimity can important decisions be taken at certain moments. Be kind to everyone. You can show love even to angry people.
When we were children, when we went to our hometown for vacations, our relatives would take care of us beyond their competence. They will entertain. They watch if we eat. Sometimes we come back without even touching it. Now that we think about it, do we recognize those who showed love to us without any expectations? I think again and again whether to return it. It seems that if they go back to town, they have to sit at home and eat a mouthful. Whether we have lost or forgotten such feelings, this film brings them back. This film has made an impact to the extent that the feelings of everyone are written on page by page.
Not only in Tamilnadu but also in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. People abroad celebrate this film even more. Being distant, they seem to value it more. Director Prem has a historical story. When he finished reading its writing style, he was respectful enough to ask, “Who are you?” I am also looking forward to when he will finish writing it.
Many people said that Arvind Samy and I acted in competition. But we both really enjoyed ourselves and acted. So I cannot thank Arvindsamy sir. (Laughs) I used to bother him a lot. It was Arvindsamy who brought to the screen the feeling that the lines in the story penned by Premkumar did not evoke. That’s why the praise goes to him,” he said.
When director Premkumar speaks,
“Thank you to all the crew who supported me for the success of this film. Cinematographer Mahendran and I studied together. Like-minded people. Even when actor Sivakumar was talking, he would jokingly ask that even if you studied something, you would still be the same. I don’t understand Mahendran’s work in this film more than 96. However, it was only when I saw the accolades heaped on the film when it was released that I realized how far behind I am in cinematography as I have been out of touch for 8 years.
Never before have I seen so much order and so much freedom in a production company. Thanks to producer Rajasekhar sir for that. Usually if I fight with someone too much I push them out of my life. I won’t talk to them after that. But now I have fought more with Rajasekar sir. I couldn’t let him go. He says that he will not give up. If 2D had not made this film, it is doubtful that this film would have reached this level and would have directed this film. Big thanks to both Surya Sir and Jyotika Ma’am for that. They are the main reason why Meiyazagan became Meiyazagan. Thanks to both Karthi and Arvindsamy, who are the eyes of the film,” he said.
2D co-producer Rajasekhara Karpura Sundara Pandian speaking,
“The basic aim of 2D is to make socially conscious films. It has been fulfilled in many films. But this Meiyazhagan has turned out to be the crowning glory of all those films. We can understand their thoughts when all the people who talk after watching the film express their feelings and say thank you for making this film. Working with Prem Kumar was a wonderful thing. A lot has to be said about him. But nothing can be openly discussed here. He is a great man. I used to fight with him about a lot of things. Even if he goes to any city for film-related work, he will return the money we gave to us. We haven’t seen this in anyone else. What I like about Prem is his honesty.. his ability to speak straight about anything.
There will be many lovers with us. Willing to do anything for us anytime. We may not even have seen them back.. but this lovely man has made us feel their value. We initially thought of signing BC Sriram as the cinematographer for this film. He also read the script and was dazzled in many places. They were very interested in what they could do for the next film and started working
Mr. But due to his health condition he could not work in this film. If he himself sees this film, he will definitely appreciate Mahendran Jayaraj’s cinematography.
As cinematographer Mahendran Jayaraju speaks,
“All my assistants have a share in the accolades given to me by the press. The days spent with Karthi and Arvindsamy were more beautiful than the days spent working with them. It will always be a memory that will never go away from my mind. Films with dance, song and fight scenes cannot be avoided. But such films are rare. Thank you very much for your support for this film
As fashion designer Subhasree speaks,
“They say that a good film will find the people for it. That’s how Karthi and Aravindsamy all came in the film Meiyazhagan. I haven’t even thanked them yet. I have troubled Arvindsamy by giving him many clothes. I don’t even know if he is cursing in his mind. But I was never shown anything. Karthi is the same. I have to say that both of them have gone beyond the costumes and enhanced their characters with their performances.”
Lyricist Karthik Netha speaks,
“In this film, there was a difficulty in finding a suitable word for the song Ebrukol Kannikai. When my wife told him as he studied Tamil, he said that the word “Eprukol” would be correct. After that, we got two words, Edukol Padayal and Edukol Kannikai. At this time, I would like to thank Geeta, a Tamil student and my wife. The height I can go in the coming days is all thanks to director Prem. I will definitely go to that height. That development happens before his eyes.
Among all the people we saw in our town, there were two characters named Karti and Arvindsamy. After seeing the picture, my eyes were confused. It didn’t feel like being inside a movie. It seemed as if he had traveled two hours to some town. Songwriter Uma Devi and I will never lose our friendship no matter how much we grow. Let’s compete and write songs. I didn’t talk to my father for 10 years after I ran away to Chennai for cinema. When my name came in the first film Tanki Jaya, my father took the paper and showed it to everyone in my town and was proud with tears of joy. Only then did I start talking to my father. It is this magazine that has created it. Similarly, you have brought this Meiyazhagan film to the people at the right time?” said that.
When lyricist Umadevi speaks,
“Both the songs I have written in this film are very touching songs. Songs that are close to my feelings and life. I have expressed these two songs with my emotions. In addition, director Prem and Kamal sir have been integrated in this as a great medicine for my pains, which is the biggest consolation. After 96, we have teamed up again with the team of Govind Vasantha in this film Meiyazhagan with the same love. The song I am going to be going to be going is not giving full satisfaction. I was looking at the faces of Karthi and producer Raja during its recording. It was only when I saw them that I felt satisfied that I had written this song completely,” he said.
When actress Devadarshini speaks,
“Thank you to Suriya and Jyothika for understanding the depth of this story and coming forward to make this film. After watching the Hollywood film Terminal, I wondered if there could be a man like this and Tom Hanks’s performance. Tom Hanks of Tamil Nadu is our Karthi. I constantly observed that Arvindsamy was adamant that his character Arul should look like this and talk like this. Only actors who can fully absorb the character have that tenacity. Many of us here are living by grace. Thanks for pointing that out.
Prem sir will give me the same clothes as Subhasree wears. I called director Premkumar a sadist and a charmer at the music launch. I apologize for that. He makes not only women but also men cry. He made everyone cry through this sweet song. Men have femininity. Women have masculinity. It is a natural thing. The masculinity of women has come to the fore in the last few years. But it is the femininity in men that refuses to come out. “Director Premkumar has brought out the femininity in men with this lovely film,” he said
Shakti Film Factory Sakthivelan speaks,
“’Meiyazhagan film was made by a lot of very meyazhagans. Only if you see life as part of a life
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This consonance can be understood. Two days before the release of Meiyazhagan, we screened a special scene. Surya Anna asked me what was the opinion and mood of the people who watched the film. At that time a producer who was making three films at the same time came out after watching this film. I was making three films when he told me. I could not sleep peacefully at night because of that pressure. But today I will go and sleep peacefully after seeing Meiyazhagan. Because trust has come over humans. If I want to be at least 20% as athletic as Meiyazhagan, I kept following the character of Meiyazhagan inch by inch while watching the film. He said he will try to correct and update me.
I told Surya brother what he said. This is a very important film in 2D. When I said that this film will be like crowning the respect that you and your company already have, I was shocked to hear him interrupt me and say what is it, your company is our company. When I came to the cinema from Katakodi and saw him say this, I see Suriya Annan as a handsome man looking in front of me. When the producer came to Raja Annan and told him about this, he said that he should have told himself that you are our company. In that respect he is the second Meyyazha. Premkumar has made this film believing only in love. When such a director comes, it is the duty of everyone in our film industry to hold him up and celebrate. All the journalists had done it,” he said.
Sakthivelan also gifted actors Karthi, Arvindsamy, producer Rajasekhar and director Premkumar with a Jallikattu cow taming hero statue.
