“I can’t believe the kind of response this film has evoked. I’ve had lots of people calling me to congratulate me for my performance. From popular directors to college students I do not know, people from all walks of life have been showering praises,” blushes Anjali, when we begin by posing a question on the impact the movie, Angadi Theru, has had on audiences across the state.
It’s evident the movie, which highlights the tough lives that salespersons in the city lead through its gripping story, has touched the hearts of the Tamil audience. But was its story one of the factors that made her agree to do this project? Smiles Anjali in return. “Actually, none of the artistes knew the story while accepting or working in the project. All that we knew were the names of our characters. But I accepted it because I had complete faith in Vasanthabalan sir and Arun Pandian sir. All that Arun Pandian sir said about this film when he was explaining about it was, ‘If all the movies produced by our company are considered a crown, Angadi Theru will be the jewel in it.’ That was all I required to agree to do this project,” she explains.
A movie, to succeed, needs a gripping story, a brilliant director and a gifted cast. Angadi Theru has all of them. Commenting on her co-artiste Mahesh, Anjali says, “Mahesh is very comfortable to work with. Initially, he was so shy that he would not speak with women. I still think I’m the only girl he has spoken to so far.”
The movie’s success and the co-operation of its crew members have now prompted the same producer to make another film with the same cast members. Discloses the actress, “Actually, I’ve just signed another film for the same producer with my same co-stars. Mahesh will play the lead role and Pandi too will be a part of this new film.”
Rettaisuzhi, Anjali’s next film after Angadi Theru, has also been making heads turn. So, how was it working on the movie, which features two of Tamil film industry’s most popular directors, Bharathirajaa and K Balachander?
Says she, “I play Bharathirajaa sir’s granddaughter in the film. I was scared initially because I was told that he is known to lambast artistes who do not perform. So, on the very first day itself, I asked him if he was going to chide me. He burst out laughing. He replied, ‘I once chided an artiste when he did not perform. And that happened a long time ago. From then on, they’ve been writing only about it. I don’t know why.’ I think Bharthirajaa sir has an open heart. He may scold you but he will also appreciate you if you do a scene well. My role in Rettaisuzhi will prevent me from being stereotyped as it is a different role,” says the actress, who is also busy with Thambi Vettothi Sundaram, Magizhchi and Thoonga Nagaram.
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