Why I took such a long gap in Kollywood - Dulquer Salmaan

Dulquer Salmaan-Ritu Varma-Gautham Vasudev Menon starrer ‘Kannum Kollaiyadithal’ is scheduled for release tomorrow (February 28, 2020). The cast and crew of this film attended the press meet to promote the film. Here are some of the excerpts from this event.

Music director Harshavardhan said, “I have composed a song and background score for this film. It will be an impressive film for all and I thank the team for giving me an opportunity to be a part of this movie.”

Cinematographer Bhaskar said, “To work with Gautham Vasudeev Menon sir has been a long time dream and it has come true with KKK. Dulquer Salmaan is such a humble and down to earth person. The shooting spot will be enlivened with happiness when he is around. Ritu Varma is a beautiful and talented actress.”

Costume designer Niranjani, who has played an important role in this film said, “I thank director for giving me an opportunity to be a part of this film. I was initially roped in for designing costumes, but director made to play an important role. I have worked in Gautham Vasudev Menon sir’s films, but this is the first time, I have designed costumes for him. Ritu Varma is such a friendly person and Dulquer Salmaan has done a fabulous job. I am curiously waiting to see myself on the big screens.

Actress Ritu Varma said, “I am not very well versed with Tamil and this is my debut movie here. I am banking lots of hopes on this movie. Director has worked a lot on this project. I always believe that if 10% of magnetic charisma of Dulquer is owned, I can be more happy. Gautham Menon sir has directed me in a film and sharing the screen space with him is such bliss.”

Actor Rakshan said, “To wear the greasepaint and act in movies has been my long time desire. Dulquer sir took  care of me like a brother on the sets and the moments of working in this movie will be a cherishing memory forever.”

Gautham Vasudev Menon said, “A new journey has began for me and it was completely unplanned, but it’s quite happy. The way director Desingu approached me was impressive. SJ Suryah was initially approached to play this character. Dulquer and I have known each other for quite some time. Ritu Varma and Niranjani have already worked in my movies and I feel elated to share the screen space with them. The young team has done a fabulous job with complete involvement. I saw few episodes in the film and really loved it.

Director Desingu Periyasamy said, “This is the first time, I am facing so many cameras. I had to come across various issues that every debutant goes through while making their first movies. I wrote the script keeping Dulquer Salmaan in mind and his presence brought forth more confidence and hope among everyone. I approached Ritu Varma after seeing her performance in ‘Pelli Choopulu’. She has done a fabulous job. For such a high potential, Gautham Vasudev Menon sir can easily be a part of big projects, but he believed in a newcomer like me and chose to be a part of this film. Dulquer Salmaan is a person without any egos and was so much down to earth.”

Dulquer Salmaan said, “As soon as the promotional phase of this film commenced, I was happy about many asking me ‘Why I took such a long gap in Kollywood?’ It’s happy to see that you all haven’t forgotten me. As soon as I heard the script, I was excited and was eagerly waiting for the film’s shoot to begin. Initially, I was little concerned on working with team of newcomers, but all of them proved to be hugely talented and they treated me very well on the sets. Ritu Varma is greatly talented and has done a fabulous job. She will look exactly like a Tamil girl and was so much supportive throughout the shooting. Gautham Vasudev Menon is the superstar of this film and without him, KKK would have been a routine comedy caper. I am curiously waiting to work in a romantic story directed by him. Director Desingu is a man of clarity and it’s his long dream run come true now. KKK will be a favourite film for all and I am sure about it.”