A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
Acting
Vijay Sethupathi plays three distinct characters across decades
Direction
Balaji Tharaneetharan's audacious tonal tightrope walk
Writing
The funeral scene that breaks every fourth wall simultaneously
Director
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Vijay Sethupathi spent months studying theatre legend T.M. Karthik's mannerisms; the 'Ayya' character is loosely inspired by multiple real Tamil stage icons.
The film's box office failure ironically mirrors its plot — audiences rejected a 3-hour art film about art being rejected, proving its point too perfectly.
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