This story is from April 18, 2014

Never underestimate a youngster: Vadivelu

The controversy over his film Tenali Raman has just ended
Never underestimate a youngster: Vadivelu
Actor Vadivelu is a relieved man. The controversy over his film Tenali Raman has just ended and the film is all set to release today in over 600 screens across Tamil Nadu alone. ���This is a very good film, one people must watch,��� he says and adds, ���I am sure they will like it.���
The emphatic manner in which he makes that statement gives one the impression that his belief in it is not superficial.

���I wanted to mark my return with a film that would stand out. And I chose this script after listening to several others. We have added some imaginary events to short stories we know and have shot the film in a manner that will not hurt anybody���s feelings or sentiments,��� he explains.
Point out to him that his director Yuvaraj is grateful that he has been entrusted with the task of directing a film that will mark his return to cinema and he replies, ���Today���s youngsters are full of passion. This youngster was like camphor. If I began narrating a scene, he would complete it for me. He is sharp and has a bright future. He might be 26, but has the wisdom of a 62-year-old. I���ve realized that one must never dismiss or underestimate anybody just because they are young. In fact, I have worked as an assistant director to him in this film,��� he discloses.
The film has been shot in Chennai, Courtrallam and Pondicherry. But what about foreign locations? ���We had plans to go to China and shoot. But that didn���t materialize because of time constraints. We, however, overcame that issue by getting Chinese actors to come down here and shoot,���
Vadivelu informs before signing off saying, ���My producer has placed a lot of faith in me. Despite several people trying to dissuade him from making this film, he has backed me. I am grateful for the support he has extended.���
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