The lucky winners of the Behindwoods.com Madarasapattinam contest were shown the film at Four Frames Preview Theatre in Chennai. It was evident after the show that all those present thoroughly enjoyed the film. Madarasapattinam’s director Vijay, music director GV Prakash and actor Balaji interacted with the audience soon after the show. Team Behindwoods.com gave all three a floral welcome.

To a question from the audience on why he chose Arya to play the role, Vijay jocularly remarked that it was Arya who chose him.

On how he chose Amy Jackson for the role, Vijay said that she had won the Teen Miss World contest and had sent in her details to him. He later went to London to sign her up.

GV Prakash’s music for Madarasapattinam was well-appreciated by the audience. Vijay requested that GV Prakash should refrain from working in the nights and opt for a working time that would suit all involved in a film.

One of the audience said that he never got emotional while watching a film, but this film had him in tears. The director seemed thoroughly pleased with this kind of response.

When Vijay questioned about how he managed to bring in the old Madras so beautifully on screen, he said that it was mainly due to computer graphics. He added that cameraman Nirav Shah also played a vital role in capturing the splendor of old Madras.

In all, it was wonderful journey to old Madras, which many of us never knew.