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Pre-release event of the movie ‘Thai Kizhavi’!
The pre-release event of the movie ‘Thai Kizhavi’, directed by debutant director Sivakumar Murugesan and starring actress Radhika, was held today.
Sivakarthikeyan Productions Kalai, who participated in the event, said, “Sivakarthikeyan Productions is operating with the aim of producing good stories. This is our ninth film. The film started with Sivakarthikeyan’s faith in the director and the story of this film. We have produced it in collaboration with Fashion Studios. Siva praised our team after watching the rough cut of the film. We know how talented a director Sivakumar is through this film and when we see the opportunities he has got in the future. Radhika ma’am cooperated with us a lot and acted. Thank you to all the team. The film will be released in theaters on the 27th. We need all your support.”
Actor Sarathkumar, who attended the event as a special guest, said, “Radhika is rocking the role of ‘Thai Kizhavi’. My film ‘Aazhi’ and Radhika’s film ‘Thai Kishavi’ are releasing on February 27. If my wife wins, it’s like I won! If we call her ‘Thai Kizhavi’ in our neighborhood, we call her someone who embraces and protects everyone. To play such a title role, you need hard work, dedication, and faith in yourself. Radhika, who is approaching 50 years in the film industry, has acted bravely in this film because of everything I told her. Director Siva has very subtly captured how a woman should face the trials and tribulations she faces when living alone. Congratulations to Sudhan, Sivakarthikeyan and the film crew who are waiting to deliver a huge hit film.”
Cinematographer Vivek Vijayakumar, “This is my first stage. It’s like a dream. I thank the director and producers for giving me the opportunity. ‘Thai Kishavi’ will entertain all of you.”
Editor San Lokesh, “It is rare to get a film like this. It has come out well”.
Art director Ramu Thangaraj, “‘Thai Kishavi’ is a very important film that talks a lot about women. The director has shot it better than he told us the story. Congratulations to everyone, including Sudhan and Sivakarthikeyan, who produced the film, and Radhika, who acted skillfully”.
Makeup artist Vinesh, “Thank you to director Siva and producers Sudhan and Sivakarthikeyan for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. The film has come out well”.
Lyricist Karumathur Manimaran, “I have written a song for my wife in the film ‘Thai Kishavi’. Thank you to director Siva, music director Nivas and the entire crew for giving me this opportunity”.
Lyricist Jagan said, “The song is about an old woman on her deathbed, wanting to die soon. I don’t think anyone would have had the opportunity to write a song for such a situation. I also got the opportunity to write another song in the opposite direction. Both the songs came out great.”
Actor Balasaravanan said, “This is a happy film, the one I needed. The director can be praised as ‘Enna Manushanya!’ He is so humble. I thank my brother Sivakarthikeyan for giving me a chance in such a special film. I laughed and cried while listening to the story. This character is a treasure I got. I got the opportunity to see Radhika ma’am’s performance from up close. I thank the director and producers for giving me the opportunity to act in this film that speaks clearly about politics.”
Actor Aruldas said, “When I asked director Siva for the story, I did not expect it at all. There are many emotional moments in it. I am happy to have acted in a film that is completely satisfying and proud. I am grateful to all the villagers and the film crew who collaborated on this film. Radhika ma’am will definitely win a National Award for this film. ‘Thai Kizhavi’ will be a favorite film of all ages.”
Actor Singampuli said, “The film ‘Maharaja’ produced by Fashion Studios was a huge hit. Similarly, there is no doubt that this film, which is jointly produced by Fashion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan, is also a huge hit. I am an ardent Rajinikanth fan and have played the role of a Kamal Haasan fan in this film. I would be happy if I get the opportunity to meet Kamal Haasan after watching the film.”
Actor Ilavarasu, “The film ‘Thai Kishavi’ should create a new trend. Only then will the next generation come forward to make such films. Time and cinema should support this. Radhika is an excellent actress. It was a pleasure to act with her. Best wishes for the success of the film”.
Actor Muthukumar, “Sivakumar is the assistant director of ‘Kadasi Kishavi’ Manikandan. He is very strong. I was yearning that I did not get a role related to the land where I was born. I have got such a role in the film ‘Thai Kishavi’. The film is jointly produced by Fashion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan Productions. The success of the film has been confirmed. Radhika has played the role of the old woman well. After the films ‘Kana’ and ‘Kottukkaali’, ‘Thai Kizhavi’ will be a film that will win many awards”.
Actress Rachel, “I know director Siva from the film ‘Kadaisi Kashyap’. Her growth is pleasing. It is a pleasure to see a woman as the hero in the film ‘Thai Kizhavi’. Radhika ma’am has played this role is special. I have played the role of his daughter Suruli. Personally, I was able to match this character with myself. Thank you”.
Director Ira. Saravanan, “It is the people who are not easily predictable who make the biggest impact on this earth. I have been in cinema and journalism for many years. Thambi Sivakarthikeyan is a person I cannot predict. Even if the entire Tamil cinema is criticized, it will not be ten. Actress Radhika has given such an excellent performance in this film. I hope that Tamil cinema, which is running after heroes, will choose good stories from now on. “‘Thai Kishavi’ is a response to the criticisms about why Sivakarthikeyan should produce it,” he said.
Producer AGS Aishwarya Kalpathi said, “This is the best film of the year. Everyone should definitely watch it. I am happy that director Siva is making his debut in such a good film. Radhika has acted well. Congratulations to the entire crew.”
Music composer Nivas K. Prasanna said, “Thank you to both producers Siva and Sudhan for giving me a chance in this film. Director Siva is close to my heart. You will talk to me on the 27th after watching the film rather than talking to us.”
Director Arunraja Kamaraj said, “When I first saw Radhika in this film, I did not recognize her. Many scenes will disturb you. Many of your questions will be answered in this film. ‘Thai Kizhavi’ will be 100 times better than the film ‘Kana’, which was focused on women. I am happy that I have also contributed to a great film,” he said.
Director Sibi Chakravarthy said, “Siva sir is an inspiration to many people who come from small towns with big dreams. It has been a long time since the Rural Entertainer film came out. Director Siva has used that space correctly. When I watched the film, Radhika ma’am seemed like another Lady Kamal Haasan. The film crew will definitely get a National Award. I wish this to be a successful film that families will celebrate.”
Director Sivakumar Murugesan said, “I thank the producers Sudhan and Sivakarthikeyan sir for believing in me and giving me a chance. Although Radhika ma’am was hesitant at first, she believed in the story and acted sincerely. I thank my team for believing in me and traveling with me. Although hunger and starvation seem to be the same thing, there is a line between them. Sivakarthikeyan gave me a royal feast called ‘Thai Kizhavi’ and then gave me a paddy field called ‘Cheyon’. I will definitely show good results. Thank you”.
Actor Soori, “We have also faced all the scenes of this film. They have made us laugh throughout the film. They have clearly told us through the scenes how a woman should take her rights without speaking punchy dialogues. My mother was moved when I watched this film. This is a film that no one should miss. Siva has brought a big thing to the film in an aggressive manner. Radhika ma’am has brought her experience of more than forty years to this film. Congratulations to all the film crew. ‘I cannot impose everything in the films I act in. But I am careful that the films I produce should be necessary for this society’, my brother Sivakarthikeyan would say. That is what he has been doing in all his films. Congratulations to him too”.
Actress Sripriya, “I only saw the preview of the film. After watching it, I asked Radhika to come to the film’s event. Because, I want to hear many people praising my Radhika. I saw Radhika’s father in this film. If Radhika’s mother had been there, I would have been as happy as she would have been after watching this film. Kamal was amazed and praised Radhika’s performance. I always regret that Radhika did not get recognition for her acting at the national level. I hope this film will remove that shortcoming”.
Actress Radhika, “Everyone’s love, trust and the sole aim of winning are what have kept me in the cinema even after 48 years. In all these years, Sivakarthikeyan has grown not only as a good actor but also as a good human being. You have to be lucky to enter the cinema. But your hard work is important to last. Thank you to both Sivakarthikeyan and Sivakumar for giving me another turning point in my cinema career. Actually, this story should have been played by Rajinikanth. He would not have acted in this costume. So, they have made me play this character by changing it to a woman. Is that so?
I am watching this. Kamal Haasan inspired me to act with heavy makeup for 4 hours. Kamal’s words, ‘That character should be seen on screen beyond you’ stuck in my mind. That’s what I have done in this. Sivakumar Murugesan, who doesn’t talk much, has a fire. Sivakarthikeyan has found it right. ‘Thai Kizhavi’ is a story told by a woman who has felt pain. Anyone can say anything about us women. But, ignore all that and move towards your goal. Women in all fields should have faith in you.
I am very sad that my Gurunathar Bharathiraja sir, who introduced me, could not see me acting as ‘Thai Kishavi’. I pray to God that he recovers soon and comes to watch this film. I am sad that my mother, who made me an actress, did not see this film. I have acted as a woman MR Radha in this film. There are many people who humiliated me when I entered the cinema. I will answer them all today. I am M.R. Radha’s daughter! Thank you for the opportunity”.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan, “Hello to all the crew of ‘Thai Kizhavi’. Hello to Sibi, who is directing the next Thalaivar film. We were going to do a film with Sudhan together. You are the only one now. People started with small roles in cinema and accepted me as a hero. After seeing success in cinema, my family was happy. However, my friends also wanted to do something. Arunraja was the one who wanted to be in cinema more than me. As he said, this SK Productions was started for him. We, who came from Trichy with a dream, made the film ‘Kana’. Later, we made many films like ‘Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja’, ‘Doctor’, ‘Don’, ‘Kottukkaali’, ‘Kurangu Pedal’. The success of the film ‘Kottukkaali’ makes me happy. After hearing the story of ‘Thai Kizhavi’, I decided to play the hero in Sivakumar’s next film.
Kamal sir told Sivakumar that after watching ‘Thai Kishavi’, you have created many stars in this film. After watching the film, everyone will say that there is no one else but Radhika ma’am to play the role of ‘Thai Kizhavi’. After the film ‘Cheyon’, I am going to do a film with Siva again. I am making films with the intention of giving back to this industry that gave me fame and glory, and not with the intention of competing with anyone or surpassing anyone. I act with the understanding that I am also responsible for the success or failure of the films I act in.
People have been supporting me since the beginning. But, some people in the industry keep putting up obstacles. But I am ready to overcome that. Go and watch ‘Thai Kizhavi’ in the theatres with your family on the 27th. You all will like it,” he said.
