Direction:
K.S.Ravikumar
Sneak Preview:
Director K S Ravikumar is a trusted name among producers, for
his movies never end up on the wrong side.
Known
for his commitment and finishing schedules ahead of time, he sounds
confident directing a remake of the Telugu hit Bhadra.
The Tamil remake is titled Saravana and it stars Silambarasan and
Jyothika in lead roles. The two come together after Manmadhan.
Ravikumar says it will be a Pongal treat for the viewers.
On
why he chose to direct are make, Ravikumar says, 'the moment I saw
Bhadra , I sensed a winner at hand. Only it has been fine-tuned to
meet the audience of a different kind. It is the story line which is
important and once you get the right script half the battle is won.'
Of
the difficulty in doing a remake, Ravikumar said there ought to be
some changes.
What gels in one language need not be accepted in the other. The
advantage is in selecting the cast. Once the whole film is in your
mind it is only a question of application.
There is always room for improvisation when you are handling a
remake.'
'After doing heavier subjects like Manmadhan and Totti Jaya, it was
refreshing to be part of a lighter theme though with its brand of
commercial aspects', says Silambarasan.
Meanwhile, his directorial venture Vallavan too is nearing completion
and would be completed soon.
Bhadra is a film that has shades of Gilli. It has similar over-the-top
excitement with the hero and heroine almost on a high-octane run. The
Telugu original starred Ravi Teja and Meera Jasmine.
Jyothika is very confident of another good show like she did in
Manmadhan.