Not everyone has to be a fan of the picaresque tradition – I understand that. I’ve argued that dramatic tension isn’t necessarily a quality every film has to aspire to, in the way that every book doesn’t have to revolve around a crackling plot at its centre, especially since Vaaranam Aayiram is the equivalent of a picaresque novel, telling the story of a lovable rogue (Suriya, played by Suriya) in a loosely episodic fashion. I’ve been told that there’s no dramatic tension in the film. I’ve pointed to my family, my parents to counter this. I’ve been told that the characters in the film converse in English and listen to Hindi songs, the way Tamil families most certainly do not, and that the parents are permissive in ways Tamil parents most certainly aren’t. I’ve replied that I’ve seen longer films. Maybe, one with Murugadoss.– I’VE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS attempting to explain to people what I mean by the confession, “I quite liked Vaaranam Aayiram.” I’ve been told that it’s too long. Then I will work with K S Ravikumar, Hari and Myshkin. K V Anand's Ayan will be the next one slated for release. His role in Rangeela crossed my mind when I did Pithamagan - the ruffian character. Especially the wardrobes and the elegance associated with it. Dil Chahta Hai was an inspiration when I played the role of that business tycoon in Ghajini. I should say I have been inspired by his films. But everytime I am trying to do that, it keeps coming back." That was a huge compliment from an actor whom I adore. This is what he said: "Surya, I am trying to forget what you have done in the Tamil version. What Aamir Khan told him about his role in Ghajini He struggled a lot and I am sure and it will pay dividends. And to me it is the toughest role - physically - Aamir has ever played.
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I have full confidence in the Aamir Khan-Murugadoss team. The improved technology in the last few years will make it a terrific movie. Thus, Murugadoss has the chance and the time to rectify any mistakes he would have committed in the Tamil version. They have got so much time to shoot the film. The Aamir Khan factor is a big difference. I am sure it will be 200 percent better than the Tamil version.
He taught me cinema was a serious affair. The films which I have done with Bala sir - both Pithamagan and Nanda � were like study classes. Nanda changed my approach and perspective about cinema. It was not just a mere turning point in my career. There would have been no Surya without Bala sir's Nanda. I won't term it different, but it is unique. It is because of the story that was being narrated. Vaaranam Aayiram is very very special film not because of director Goutham Menon or actor Surya.
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True, I have had Nanda, Kaakka Kaakka and many other films, but the physical hardship I went through for this movie was unparalleled. It is till date the toughest role I have played. So the focus was on body language and all. There is no grammar attached to the old-age roles. Even at 45+, there are people who show no signs of ageing. I played the role of an old man - that was very challenging.Īgeing, nowadays, does not mean a face with wrinkles. There were so many dimensions to the roles. It is also the toughest film I have ever been involved in. Hours before he took a flight to Chennai, to reach there in time for release of his most-awaited film, a nervous but confident Surya told Rajaneesh Vilakudy that Vaaranam Aariyam is the toughest film he has ever acted in. In Mumbai for the shoot of K V Anand's film Ayan, Surya spoke exclusively to about his new Tamil film Vaaranam Aariyam and the Hindi version of his Ghajini being made by Aamir Khan. And Ghajni proved that the industry will 'remember' him forever. If Bala rediscovered Surya the actor in Nanda, then Goutam Menon made him a 'shooting star' in Kaakka Kaakka. Yet, at every stage of his career, top directors lent a helping hand.
Unlike some of his illustrious fellow-actors who took the elevator to success, for Surya it has been slow but steady climb. Discuss | Email | Print | Get latest news on your desktopĮxclusive: Surya on Vaaranam Aayiram and GhajiniĪctor Surya is hot property in Tamil cinema right now.