Vishal plays triple role

Director Sundar C reveals that his upcoming commercial flick is going to be a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu

M Suganth

It took five years for Sundar C to return as a director with Masala Caf, which is underproduction. And now, he's already readying up for his next film. The actor-director has roped in Vishal to play the lead in his next, which should take off shortly.
Sundar reveals that he will start shooting his Tamil-Telugu bilingual with Vishal very soon. "Vishal is playing a triple role and I can assure that you wouldn't have seen such characterization in Indian cinema. Many actors have played triple roles but this will certainly be one of a kind. It will be a pucca commercial entertainer. The other cast and crew are yet to be finalized," he informs.
Sundar, who is known for the comedy in his films, has a full-length comedy in the form of Masala Caf. Naturally, the expectations are bound to be high, but the director says that he is very confident about the success of his film. "You will know if a film is working even as you are shooting it. I was really happy directing this film. The cast (which includes Vimal, Shiva, Anjali, Oviya and Santhanam) is quite fresh and so, it was a refreshing experience," he says. The director says that he is now looking for a new title for the film. "We want to have a Tamil title. But the problem is that Masala Caf is a very apt title for the film and it has stuck to the minds of the people. Every alternative that we come up with doesn't seem to be as attractive," he confesses.
Meanwhile, Sundar's long-pending film as an actor, Murattu Kaalai, is releasing by March-end and he says that he never realized the significance of acting in a remake of a popular Rajini film when shooting for the film. "It was just another film for me because I was doing three other films at that time and didn't have the time to mull on the fact. But I felt the jitters while shooting the iconic intro song,
Pothuvaga En Manasu Thangam…," he adds.

F U N N Y B O N E S

Having worked with all the top comedians in the last two decades, Sundar C tells us what makes them funny

Sundar C

Goundamani
He is the ultimate comedian. He could play any character and still effortless inject humour into a scene.

Vivekh
He is best when you see him in city-centric roles as he projects intelligence. You can discuss his character at length with him and he will find ways to make it humorous.

Vadivelu
He is a typical comedian right from his appearance. He is a terrific actor. The comedy arises out of the character's innocence, his modulation and body language.

Santhanam
He is the city version of Goundamani. He hears the director's version of his character, does his homework and comes up with his own version of the character.