Kamal’s image is not a hurdle

While Unnaipol Oruvan is geared up for September release, debutant director Chakri spoke to the media recently about working with two biggest legends of South Indian cinema quite early in his career. Having studied Film technology from the United States, Chakri’s brush with luck came when he met Kamal during the shoots of Dasavatharam. He played Kamal’s friend in the movie as well and subsequently invited by him to direct Unnaipol Oruvan.

“One question I face often is about the star value of actors who are part of the remake,” he said. While ‘A Wednesday’ starred actors with no image quotient, the Tamil version has two biggest names in the industry. “But Kamal and Mohanlal have already cut loose from the image circle and done unconventional roles. So it really doesn’t matter here,” he added.