Silambarasan is back. His Vaanam is all set for release tomorrow, April 29 worldwide. And STR as he is now known is a happy man. In the midst of release tensions, he spoke to sify.com
What is your state of mind?
It was hectic for the last few days as we were trying to release the film against all odds. I have to thank my dad and Dhayanidhi Alagiri of Cloud Nine for making this happen. Now, Vaanam is having a big, multiple release in best of screens and the film is distributed by our family concern Kural TV Creations in Chennai and Chengelpet.
Do you have regrets of not doing Ko which is now turning into a hit?
See, acting is not something you do in a haste. It is important for me as a profession and its the closest thing to my heart. I will never want to take up a film for the sake of taking it up. I waited for the right film to come up. Please watch Vaanam and decide for yourself, why I chose to do this film. I have no point to prove anybody. I just do my job my duty as an actor and interesting films.
Why did you choose to do a multi-starrer like Vaanam after the stupendous success of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaaya (VTV)?
Vaanam may be a multi-starrer but every character has their own importance in the script and my character of Cable Raja is there throughout the film. Do you know that in one of a private show, the audience got up and gave a standing ovation? I can guarantee you that the film will leave a lump in your throat after watching it.
Tell us more about Cable Raja?
You will love him more than you loved Karthik of VTV. He will make you laugh and cry. I am very happy that my decision to do this film has not gone wrong. It is an answer to all my friends and detractors.
Has competition bothered you?
Competition is a harsh word to use for the work we are doing in films fraternity. We work in a healthy atmosphere where there is insane work for everybody.There are more than 150 films made today in Tamil and can any one or two actors do them all?
How was it working with Krish and your favorite star Anushka?
Krish is a very smart worker, who knows what he wants from each and every artist. Anushka is extremely confident and dedicated actor (smiles).
Among the songs, only Evandi in the film is a hit. The other numbers are pretty lukewarm. Please comment?
Vaanam is not a musical and there are only three songs in the film. The opening song Who am I with Bharath establishes him as a rock star. Then the Evandi Unnai pethan number and No Money, No Honey in the second half. I am sure audiences will love it after watching the film.
Note : Competition should be healthy. And to have competition with our Thalaivan STR Silambarasan we need even more from the opponents. We are least bothered with the anti – Simbu comments and articles from rookie mindless persons as we are here without any support from SUN Tv and Kalaignar Tv
With In-scripts from Sify by Sridevi Sreedhar