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"An Interview with Actor Vijay"

"Every film has to be approached with fear in the heart". - Vijay.

On our way to interview Vijay at the 'Badhri' sets, we chance to see the posters announcing the one hundredth day celebration of 'Priyamanavale' and the successful run of 'Friends'for twenty five days.

Has Vijay assumed Viswarupa? At the moment, Vijay's image has grown very high because of the continuous release of three successful films, namely, Kushi, Piriyamanavale and Friends, that too, within a short span of time. Coming back with a bang has become Vijay's style.

We are on the dot at the shooting spot of 'Badhri'. The film unit is in a relaxed mood until the arrival of Vijay. It becomes busy the moment the hero has arrived. Vijay exchanges pleasantry with all those who have assembled there.

The shot has been made ready. In the scene, Monal rejects the love of Vijay (as the film is a 'remake' we do explain the scene in all its details).

Silently, Vijay accepts that he is in love with Monal. But Monal turns down his love for her on account of the difference in status that exists between them. She scolds and chides him too. But Vijay is not taken aback. He gives suitable rebuff to her.

While the scene was being shot, we could understand as to what makes him so famous.

The scene needed three takes, as Monal was not fluent with her Tamil, but Vijay was not at all distracted. He was focused to the perfection of his part. He utters his dialogues to himself. He comes round Monal and rehearses his piece of action. He is in all seriousness inside but he conducts himself in a calm, cool and collected way. There is clarity in his words and deeds. He wears a handsome expression in his face. He displays his involvement in full, in the task assigned to him.

We were happy to see his wonderful acting talent. When the scene was done, he made him immediately ready for the interview. Pat came the pithy replies when we shot our questions to him. They were short, crisp, straight and to the point. Therefore it became easy for us to get replies for 16 questions.

What do you feel about featuring in the three hits, Kushi, Priyamanavale and Friends?

I must thank you alone first for the same. There were several factors for the success of those films. The stories selected by me were good, the Directors to whom those films were given in charge were highly capable, the Producers were prompt in delivering the goods and the fans were appreciative in receiving those films well. Whenever I choose a story I would bank on it only when it creates a special feel inside my mind. As the viewers could also feel the very same emotions, which I felt beforehand, I was in a position to give those three successful films.
Have you been forced to figure in success films, as a matter of pressure, because of the failure of the film, 'Kannukkul Nilavu'?

Well said. Surely, it was a pressing situation. I had pinned my hopes on 'Kannukkul Nilavu'. When it backfired, I was in dire need of a successful film immediately. Indeed every actor would expect a successful film of his as and when a film of his meets with failure. It's quite natural!
Comedy was the highlight of 'Friends'. The audience enjoyed the effective comedy dished out by the film in the theatres. Did you enjoy the comic scenes during the shoots themselves?

By all means, we also enjoyed the comic scenes on the sets, but we could not enjoy in equal measure to the extent enjoyed by the viewers in theatres, because we, the performing artistes should exercise much care about the dialogue, timing sense etc, while displaying our acting talents. When we identify ourselves with the characters we play and become one with them, there is no way we can enjoy even the finer points such as comedy. All our attention would be focused while acting, on doing the bits correctly. Yet I could enjoy the comic very well like the others in theatres.
Is there any dearth of good story in Tamil? Why do you select stories from other languages? Is there any particular reason?

These things happen on their own accord. It so happens. That's all! My previous hits, 'Kadhalukku Mariyadhai' and 'Ninaithaen Vandhai' were also remakes. Sometimes, I would be working along with new Directors, continuously. Likewise, this has turned out to be a season for remakes. But I have not planned to act in remakes only. I don't think it is a mistake to act in remakes. In a way I contribute to the languages of Tamil by bringing in certain successful film stories of other languages into Tamil film land. I hope this is a healthy sign.
What are your views about your friends?

Everybody will have one bosom friend at least. He can't be deemed as a human being at all if he does not have even one close friend. I do have five intimate friends at least. Their comments would be correct and to the point. I have come across people who eulogise me, during previews. My friends are not like them. They won't praise me pointlessly. In case my performance is not good, they would insist me to change my style. Usually, they pass on correct judgments. One cannot talk freely with his own parents but one can reveal all his thoughts to one's friends. I always open my mind to my friends. I consider myself lucky in having some good friends.
What kind of impact does your success and failures make on the people of your household?

No family would ever be glad over the failure of any one of its members. Our household would also wear a desolated look and remain grief-stricken whenever a film of mine flops, but normally would return to normal after a week's time. Slowly, my people would motivate me hiding their sorrow within themselves. They would also draw my attention to the minus points of the film.

Similarly, our gaiety would know no bounds whenever a film of mine makes its grade. The successful run of my film is a tonic to all of us.
Serial Victories increase the expectations of the fans more and more. Whether this trend gives you a pleasure or a pressure?

One, nurses fear in the midst of happiness. When you hog the limelight with a hit film, your fans automatically expect more from you. We can't just stop them. So an actor has to pay his full attention to every film of his. I am also reasonably caution in this respect. "Badhri" would be my next film. I am taking utmost care about the way in which the film takes shape.

Vijay will be back next week:

I won't understimate any new hero……….

I liked the film 'Thenali' very much just for the………..

When I stepped into the tinsel world I did not have any big dream………

Only the tamil fans have enabled me and my family. So………

And More………