Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has almost wrapped up his dream project Kadal with only few days of shooting left now.
Apparently yesteryear actor Karthik’s son — Gautham Karthik and Radha’s daughter — Thulasi are playing the lead roles in the movie. Though everything about Mani’s films are being done in a hush-hush manner, a close unit hand lets the cat out of the bag about the character Thulasi essays.
According to the source, Thulasi plays a challenging role of a mentally deranged girl similar to what Sri Devi did in Moondram Pirai.
Aravind Samy is doing a crucial role in 'Kadal', while Arjun will be seen as a tough Navy officer. "Like Mani Ratnam's earlier films, 'Kadal' will deal a serious issue in a touching way."
Aravind Samy is doing a crucial role in 'Kadal', while Arjun will be seen as a tough Navy officer. "Like Mani Ratnam's earlier films, 'Kadal' will deal a serious issue in a touching way."
Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and cameraman Rajiv Menon reportedly watched the first rushes of 'Kadal' and were seen to be jubilant at the outcome. Sources say that the director wore a proud smile after being impressed with Gautham Karthik's performance.
The film also introduces Thulasi, the youngest daughter of Radha, paired opposite Gautham Karthik and it was reported earlier that Mani was overwhelmed seeing how the young girl literally transformed into her character.
The movie has a backdrop of Rameswaram fishermen and Gautham portrays the son of a fisherman.
This movie also has the the lead cast of the industry comprising of Arvind swamy,Arjun Sarja,Parthiban,Lakshmi manchu,Pasupathy
The film which has Rajiv Menon behind the camera has already been bought for Rs 25 crores by Gemini Films. Apparently, the combo of Mani and music director A.R. Rahman has already created huge musical expectations.
