Saturday, January 24, 2009

Tharun Gopi’s brother to direct

Azhagan, director Tharun Gopi’s brother and assistant in Thimiru and Kaalai, is all set to direct his first Kollywood film soon. He will direct Sei to be made with newcomers by Mathura Talkies. Azhagan has penned the film’s beautiful story about a directionless slum-dweller’s reaction when he is handed over a huge responsibility; how he manages it forms the crux of the film. It is heartening to see a director preferring to debut with an experimental story rather than with hoary time-tested Kollywood plots. With his penchant to stand out, Azhagan should be a valuable addition to Kollywood.

The strong bond between the two brothers is quite famous and appreciated in Kollywood. In fact, they are referred to as “twin directors” by some, just like the famous Cohen brothers are referred to in Hollywood!

While Azhagan is busy working on Sei’s screenplay, his brother Tharun Gopi is busy in Mayandi Kudumbattar’s shooting in Vathalagundu.

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