| Dhool,
Gemini
and Sami. After the draining stint in Anniyan, I
wanted to do a relaxing film. I watched Thommanum
makkalum in Malayalam and instinctively knew that
the film would work in Tamil also. I called up Shafi
and requested him to direct the Tamil version. He
has retained the freshness and infused as many innovations
as possible within the commercial matrix.
Q:
Why do you have a soft corner for remakes?
Vikram:
I believe that cinema speaks a universal language.
As long as the story appeals to the audience, the
origin is immaterial. There have been several Tamil
films which were made into superhits in Telugu and
Hindi. Therefore, I seek films which have interesting
storylines and bring it to the Tamil audience.
Q:
Would you not work in Telugu, Hindi or other languages?
Vikram:
As of now, I am focused only on Tamil. But my good
friends have offered me a chance in one Telugu film
which I will be doing shortly. As for other languages,
I do not have the time at present.
Q:
Do you feel insecure with the young stars around?
Vikram:
See, cinema is a creative medium and each person’s
talent finds its own followers. Why should there
be an artificial race? We are all here to entertain
the audience. Where is the jealousy or ego? There
is no need for such barriers.
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