If it was a pan-India film, I would have shown Thalapathy Vijay as the Prime Minister and not the Chief Minister – ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’ director’s dramatic speech
There will be references to Vijay in my next films – Director Gopi announced at the ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’ film festival
Human life is incomplete without politics and art – Soundararajan spoke at the ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’ event
Even if I don’t reach the top, I will travel as a good actor – ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’ hero Dinesh spoke
Everyone is Thalapathy Vijay’s men – Director Perarasu spoke at the ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’ event
Pre-release event of the film ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’!
Debutant actor Dinesh has played the lead role in the film ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’, produced by Breaking Point Pictures and directed by M. Gopi. Prana has played the female lead. Along with them, Vijay TV KPY Anand Pandi, Shyamal, and Appukutty have played very important roles.
The pre-release event of the film ‘Yaadhum Ariyaan’, which will be released in theaters on July 18, was held at Prasad Label in Chennai on July 14. In this, director Perarasu, stunt master Kanal Kannan, actor Soundararajan, editor journalist T.S. Subhash, actor director E.V. Ganesh Babu, actor Sampath Ram and many others participated as special guests.
Actor Anand Pandi spoke on the show, “Hello everyone, I have worked in the serials Kalakkapovadu Yaaru, Dance Jodi, ‘Paavam Ganesha’, and ‘Raja Rani’. I have also played an important role in the film ‘Dada 87’ starring Charu Haasan sir. Now I have played an important role in the film ‘Yadhum Ariyaan’. I thank the director for giving me this opportunity. It was just a phone call, he asked, ‘Are you doing a film like this?’ I said, ‘Brother, you are asking me like this, I will do what you told me to do,’ and I went. He has given me a good role. I have written a few lines that I will promote this film myself, and I want to say them here, “We need electricity, we need tires to drive a lorry, Yaadhum Ariyaan is a fire..”, “If you write the exam, you will write it, Yaadhum Ariyaan is always a mass”, the film will definitely be a Kalakka. Even though I have been working on television shows for many years, I got recognition only in 2016, and the reason for that is Sivakarthikeyan brother. When I started speaking with his voice, I started getting noticed, and after that, I started getting a lot of opportunities. Sivakarthikeyan brother has congratulated this film and the team. The film has done great. Our director has done a great thing with Vijay sir. That too has gone viral now, and I am confident that the film will definitely do well.
When we look for opportunities, our friends say that we will come to Saligramam from Poonamallee, and since it is far, we can take a room in Saligramam and stay. But now, more than those in Saligramam, they give opportunities to those on Instagram. Many people in Saligramam are struggling to find opportunities, and at this time, I request that they should also be given opportunities. They have given me an opportunity in this film, and I am making the most of it. Thank you.” Speaking, cinematographer LD said, “Thank you to all the special guests, journalists and fans who have come to our show. I don’t know how to say much, it was a pleasure working on this film. While we were waiting to make a good film, the director told us this story, and we hope the film has come out well. You should watch it and tell us, thank you very much.”
Speaking, music composer Dharma Prakash said, “Yadhum Aaliyan started small and ended on a big note. The film has come out very well. There are three songs, and all three songs are great. Thank you,” he said.
Producer and director Ghazali said, “When you watch the trailer and songs of the film Yaadhum Aaliyan, you know everything. The poster of Vijay as the Chief Minister in the advertisement has gone viral. Even now, the hero Dinesh has come as a character as if he has committed a murder and is coming back. The name of the film is Yaadhum Aaliyan, but the director knows everything. They are very clear about how to make a film and how to promote the film. The reason I came to this event is because of Dinesh, the Managing Director of Tirunelveli Dinamalar. Dinesh is an example of how to keep your feet on the ground, no matter how high you are, his simplicity and humor will make this film a success, will take him to great heights. I congratulate you with the hope that the film will definitely be a success, and this team will give you more successful films, thank you.”
Director Actor E.V.Ganesh Babu said, “If you expect Ambi and Remo to come from the Dinamalar family, you will find a stranger. Today, non-vegetarianism has become more trendy than vegetarianism. Therefore, Dinesh sir has planned to give a film that is non-vegetarian and commercial. Dinesh sir has given a film that will win in today’s situation, congratulations to him. Let’s see some people in person, then they will be very quiet, but on screen they will be negative and aggressive. Actor Vijay sir is also like that, I have acted with him in many films. He is very quiet, he does not speak loudly, but he is amazing on screen. That is how I see Dinesh sir. He is also quiet, but when I see the trailer of this film, he has been amazing in his acting. Dinesh sir will share many things with me about this film, he will ask me to share it with others, he does not need to tell me that, because this is our duty and we have to do it for them.
Director Gopi He has directed, all I can tell him is that Vijay sir will act in the next film, so you don’t need to worry. He is trying to release this film in more theatres, I wish him success in his efforts. He will also get the opportunity to make a film with actor Vijay, and this film is just the beginning for that. He has given many new people a chance. If he had wanted to, he could have used famous people in this film, but he did not do that and gave new people a chance, and if the new people succeed, we who gave them a chance will be proud and happy. But today, new faces are hesitant in the cinema business, I request that this should change. I wish this film a huge success.” Actor Sampath Ram said, “The hero of this film, Dinesh sir, comes from a traditional family. He doesn’t feel like this is the first film, he has acted very well. There is an increasing dearth of heroes in Tamil cinema. So I hope Dinesh sir will carve a special place for himself in Tamil cinema. Director Gopi sir has directed it well, the trailer is very interesting and makes you want to watch the film. The songs and background score are excellent, congratulations to the music director. Congratulations to Appukutty who has played a powerful role. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who worked on this film.”
Editor T.S. Subhash said, “I would like to give a round of applause to the film crew including director Gopi, music director, and editor. Many journalists have come here, so it is because of Dinesh. He belongs to our journalist family. He is easygoing with everyone. His simplicity will take him to great heights. I would like to express my gratitude to the director at this time, because he has given importance to many people including Appukutty. He could have cast anyone in this film, but instead of doing that, he has given a chance to newcomers and rising stars. Today, everyone is talking about Vijay sir, but it is what Soundararajan said about being for the soil and the people, which Vijay sir really liked. He was a great social activist even before he became an actor. It is happy that all such people have come to congratulate this film. Journalist brothers, whoever has been supportive of it has helped Dinesh, who is from our family, to give great cooperation.”
Stunt master Kanal Kannan said, “The trailer of a film determines the quality of that film, similarly the trailer of this film shows that this film will be a special film. We watch the trailers of many films, but the trailer of Yadum Aaliyan is very good. The director has said something about 2026, and that is his faith. He has kept such a scene because of the director’s affection for Vijay. I also have affection for him, I have done 45 films with him. Dinesh spoke to me on the phone to invite me for this show, but at that time I did not have faith in him. Then I asked him to send the trailer and I was amazed. He has acted very well. The trailer was also good. Especially the background music is very special. When I came here, I asked who is the composer? I praised him. Similarly, the trailer has been cut by editor Niranjan very well. When I watch the trailer, I am eager to watch the film. I wish this team a big success.”
Director Perarasu said, “What is the special thing about this film?
In, director Gopi is a fan of Vijay sir. He has decided that those who come to the show should be somehow related to Vijay sir. I have also been invited because of that qualification. All the people here are Vijay’s people. I don’t think that I gave Vijay sir success, he gave me life. He gave me two lives. That is something that I will be proud of for the rest of my life. The hero of the film, Dinesh, is in the journalism field. People from various fields come to cinema, they come with a passion, a desire. That is how I thought of Dinesh sir too, but Dinesh sir has the qualifications to be a complete actor. He has a passion for art, that is why he is still sitting there with a murderous passion. There was the king of love Gemini Ganesan sir, and after him came the prince of love Kamal Haasan. After that, there was no one, when I saw this trailer, the man played a full-fledged role in the bedroom scene. The place where he says love after doing everything was perfect. It was as if he had agreed to the story just for that scene. As soon as he got a little out of mood, he looked at his cell phone and started laughing, Bhagyaraj sir told him about Murungaikai. The director has come up with a new idea through this film. He gets excited by looking at his cell phone. Dinesh has acted well in that one scene, that one scene is enough for this film. The reason for not getting a heroine is that Dinesh will still be in that mood. But Dinesh has acted well in all places, including love scenes and sentimental scenes. After this film, he should put aside his journalist status and become a full-time actor, he has all the qualifications for that.
Director Gopi is a Vijay fan, he wants to record Vijay’s story somewhere as a fan, that’s why he has the concept of 2026. You can say anything about his dream, desire, hope, attachment to Vijay. I told the story to Vijay sir as an assistant director, and when he said okay to the story, I became a director. The shooting started, and then I became his fan. Only then can I give a film that suits the fans. In the story of Thirupachchi, there is no opening song or buildup. Only after becoming his fan, I added many things to make him like and be liked by his fans. When making an action film with a mass hero, the director should love that hero, only then will the film become a film that the fans will like. Similarly, if the love scenes want to come out well, you should love that heroine, you should peel it mentally and enjoy it, only then will the audience enjoy it when we shoot that scene. Gobi has done both in this. He has made the heroine love him and the hero love him. The music is excellent, they have threatened. Everything including the editing is good. Director Gobi has all the qualifications to become a great director. Dinesh sir will become a great hero. Director Gopi should give a big hit film and join the Vijay party. Soundararajan should also get a seat in Vijay sir’s party and become an MLA and do good for the people and the land, thank you.” He said.
Actor Soundararajan said, “Hello to the people and the land. I did not know anything about this film. Then the hero of this film called me. A year ago, Dinesh had also come to a program to serve the mentally challenged. He was introduced to me there. Dinesh had acted well in the love scene. Everything I wanted to talk about has been said by others, and I endorse it. My heartfelt congratulations to everyone. I do not do many films now, but it is in this Prasad label that I feel like an actor. It is a pleasure to be called a good actor by the journalists. Everyone who has come here is praising everyone, this positive thing will be a blessing for the film crew. Appukutty sir has played an important role.
How I came to know about this film was when I saw the Vijay Anna poster, and it said that there should be no freebies, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. I was happy when I saw it. That is what brought this film to the whole world. Thalapathy Vijay is not just a name, it is the life of a crore people, and I am one of them. I am not exaggerating. I have acted in more than 50 films in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. But it was only after Vijay Anna spoke that I got such a big spotlight. Thalapathy Vijay Anna is the one who gave life to my name. I can tell you from my acquaintance with him, I have been traveling all over the world for two years, Vijay Anna is living in the minds of Tamils all over the world. This is not hope, he is sure to be the Chief Minister in 2026. I also do not like freebies. I wish it should be an incentive.
They have made us lazy. It was great that Director Gopi said that. At that time, the youth had come towards that change. I had already made Vijay Anna the Chief Minister, but I did not release it, I only gave it to my relatives. In this, I am proud that I am senior to Gopi.
Life without politics and art is incomplete. This is a music release ceremony, how can you not talk about politics, how can you not talk about art in a public place, every person has both. The TRP has taken permission to protest for Ajith Kumar, who died in the lockup. They have imposed rules that have not been imposed on any party so far. It is a sin when you look at the police. If Kalaignar sir is the Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa will be cheated, and if Jayalalithaa is the Chief Minister, Kalaignar sir will be cheated. But both are the same police. No matter how much oppression we face, no matter how much pressure we are given, no matter how many attempts are made to suppress our leader Vijay and the Tamil Nadu Victory Party, we will fight and win, we will fight for the people and the land. If the communist parties and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Nadu join hands with us towards change, our leader Vijay will give us a great government, I say goodbye, thank you.” He said.
The hero of the film, Dinesh, said, “Hello everyone, the director is the reason why I came with a blood-stained shirt like this, the director has said that I should be like this until the film is released. I have been wishing for this one moment for so many years. I also come from a media family, you should help me and take this film to the people. The director peeled this story to me, that is why I agreed. When Vijay told me about Vijay, I asked if I wanted it. But when he said that he had already done it, I said okay. I am your housemate, although I have not taken me to the top, I request you to take me to the place of a good actor. All the people who worked in this film are new faces and rising actors, I request you to cooperate with them. Your coming here is like a boost to me. Warm greetings to the elders sitting on the stage, thank you.” He said.
Actor Appukutty, speaking, “Thank you to those sitting on the stage and those who congratulated me. Thank you to director Gopi sir for giving me a great role in this film. He made me act without telling me the scene. When I asked who the hero was, Dinesh sir came wearing glasses. He wore a belt and acted well. I did not know that he was from the Dinamalar family, but I found out later. When I was afraid of him when I found out, he speaks to me with coolness and humility. Anand Pandi has acted well. We all had fun acting as a family. It was like going on a trip. The film has come out very well. It was a bit of a shock for me to see Vijay sir being the Chief Minister. Let’s see how it turns out. I have played a role that scares the audience, congratulations.” He said.
The film’s director Gopi said, “Thank you to the elders who have come to congratulate us, I thought I should thank everyone individually, as there was no time, I would like to thank them collectively. Thank you to the other technicians who made me speak in this light. When Soundararajan brother spoke, there was a lot of opposition, we will overcome the opposition and negativity, be confident. They asked why you kept Vijay sir’s subject, and many memes also came. They said that these scenes will not be in the film, remove them. Everything you saw in the trailer will be in the film. I was scared when I talked about me and the film. So, go watch the film without any expectations.
Since this film was made on a specific budget, I put it in one scene, on a paper poster, if it was a big budget, I would have shown him through graphics and AI, if it was a pan-India film, I would have shown him as the Prime Minister and not as the Chief Minister. So, Vijay sir’s references will be in my next films. Thank you to everyone who supported our film. See you at the success meet.” He said.
Cinematography: L.D.
Music: Dharma Prakash
Art: Nellai Lenin
Lyrics: S.K. Siddique
PRO: Dharmadurai, Suresh Suku
