After Mauna Guru and Maha Muni, director Santhakumar is releasing his third film Rasavadi on May 10. He has also been promoted as a producer through this film.
As the movie ‘Rasavadi’ (The Alchemist) is releasing in theatres, director Santhakumar met the press.
He was asked, “Why is there such a big gap between each of your films?” If, “The gap is caused by things including the selection of actors related to the film. That gap won’t be much anymore. I will start my next film immediately after the release of ‘Rasawadi’. The story is ready for that. I can’t make that gap.
I went to Kodaikanal to stay for a week after finishing the film Melanaguru and writing the screenplay for Mahamuni. But I stayed there for five months. This is a story written through my Kodaikanal experience during my stay there.
There are five important characters in the film and I have emotionally narrated the journey of those characters..!” He continued,
“Rasawadi has everything from action, thriller and romance. Moreover, there are more romance scenes in this story. The story needs it..!” said.
“Why Arjun Das for this story..?” To the question, “I chose Arjun Das as the hero because I felt that he would be the right one to show the hero in two different looks. Although he has played such compelling characters before, this film will not have its ilk. He played the role of a psychiatrist.
But this is not a psychiatry film, it is an action thriller love story.
Like him, Malayalam actor Sujith Shankar has played an important role. He has never played such a big role before. His performance is sure to amaze, so much so that people clapped their hands watching his performance in person. It will also reflect on the screen..!
“What does the title mean..?”
There is a novel called ‘Alchemist’. But, the story of this movie has nothing to do with that novel. Also there is no alchemy in it. The film is the alchemy of a human mind. This title has never been used in cinema, so I have used it.
“What is the reason for becoming a producer..?” If, “I decided to run independently, I got into production. As I finish the script and go to the shoot, I know in advance how many days I will finish the film, so I became a producer.
I finished Rasavadi in less days. But I love writing and directing and will continue to do so.” said.
“Your heroes are always at odds with nature..?”
“I create stories myself. So my character is also revealed in it..!” Shanthakumar laughed.
P. Sakthivelan is releasing the movie Rasavadhi across Tamil Nadu on behalf of Shakti Film Factory, which will hit the theaters on May 10.
