CAST NEIL NITIN MUKESH INTERVIEW

In fact, when we were in the dubbing studio, the recordist kept insisting me to replicate the nuances that I exploited while acting.
 

Like I said, when I knew what I was speaking, I started having a blast while performing them. What I used to do was, I took the script a day before the shooting and I had one of the assistants with me, who explained each and every line. Once I’m done knowing the meaning of my lines, I’d go and mug them up. The next day I’d be ready even to innovate things, if I’m required to. It was a tedious and long process, but this was the only chance I’d got to prove myself as an actor.
 

When I spoke to AR Murugadoss sir after I signed up for the project, I promised him I’d bring in freshness to the table. I didn’t want my role to be a typical, noisy villain. I wanted my character to be a suave and classy one. At the same time, he must have the one-among-us image, rather than the stereotypical larger than life persona. The way I respond after learning that there’s actually a look-alike to Jeevanantham is an example of the ‘one-among-us image’ I’m talking about here. Also, in my introduction sequence, the slap that I give my PA, after he says the gunmen couldn’t shoot Jeevanantham down was an innovation I made on the spot. That’s where AR Murugadoss stands out. He gives his actors a free hand to explore.
 

Now I’m proud of what I’ve done and happy that people have been appreciative of my work. Trust me, I’ve put in so much hard work for this part and I really am elated that things have worked out well. I’m so glad that I got out of the cocoon of limiting myself to doing only Hindi movies. I’m now proud to say that I’m confident enough to take up more projects down south.

The more I speak about Vijay, the less it seems. My character has come out so powerful because of the chemistry we shared.
 

To start with he is a spectacular human being and that reflects in his work. He has a great understanding of emotions and that reflects in the characters he plays. He has played both the characters with such dexterity.
 

Secondly, the greatest quality of Vijay is that he also contributes greatly to other actors on the set. If it weren’t for Vijay, my character wouldn’t have probably shaped the way it has. My role didn’t need a co-actor who was going to try to one-upmanship a character. The best thing about Vijay is that he is very secure as an actor. He doesn’t think twice about giving away all the attention if that is what his co-actors require.     
 

My father used to tell me that the more a tree starts growing and bearing fruits, the more it starts bowing down towards the earth. Vijay is the first person I’ve met in my whole life who is apt for that metaphor. For a man of his caliber, Vijay is spectacularly humble and for me, working with him was a great learning experience. He is like an elder brother to me.

Ideally Salman Khan or Aamir Khan will be apt for the lead role, because they both have the mass appeal and at the same time, they have the ability to create the impact the story is trying to make. Amongst the girls, though we have a talented bunch, Deepika Padukone will fit the part right, I think. Finally, the negative character must remain with me.