‘I have wanted to do a dual role for a very long time’
In this interview with OneIndia.com’s AVINASH GOPINATH, superstar Vikram talks about his latest film, ‘Iru Mugan’, and how it presented him with a unique opportunity
VIKRAM has revealed that the team behind Iru Mugan had initially planned to cast another actor for the role of Love, the transgender antagonist of the film.
“We initially thought of roping in another star for that role. But it is evident that once people see Love in the trailer, Akhilan’s role is a little subdued,” he said.
The Anniyan actor had been waiting for the perfect opportunity to star in a film that requires him to play a dual role.
“I have wanted to do a dual role for a very long time. Not the same person with different shades as in Anniyan or I, but something entirely different,” he has said.
The actor, who has bagged many awards including India’s prestigious National Award, has said he doesn’t perform while keeping awards in mind.
“I am here to perform for the audience and not awards. Of course, awards recognise your performances, but the audience’s applause is the best award that I can take home,” he said.
Iru Mugan is a Tamil movie with direction by Anand Shankar. Chiyaan Vikram and Nayanthara are paired for the first time in this movie along with Nithya Menon.
The action thriller is centred around international espionage.
The story is based on the attacks on the Indian Embassy in Malaysia and the chemical smuggling by Love (Vikram) in general medicines. Akilan (Vikram) takes charge of this case and moves to Malaysia with Nitya Menon.
Nayantara plays Vikram’s wife in flashback portions. She is killed by Love. Iru Mugan, an action thriller centred on the world of international Vikram takes on the task of locking horns with Love and what he does for revenge of his wife’s death forms the rest of the story.
Harrish Jayarai composed the music for this movie. Since the film’s recent release (September 8), it has had the box office tills ringing. As the film has Vikram playing dual roles for the first time, it was one of the most anticipated Tamil films in recent times.
Meanwhile, according to the latest reports, the film has already crossed the multimillion mark from its worldwide box office takings. What more, it is said that producer Shibu Thameens has confirmed the box office numbers in question. – oneindia.com/filmibeat.com