GV Prakash Reveals How Ken Karunas Got Revenge For 'Asuran' Weight Loss

Music director and actor GV Prakash humorously disclosed how he insisted actor Ken Karunas lose weight for his role in Vetrimaran's 'Asuran'. In retaliation, Ken Karunas later complained to director Dhanush about songs GV Prakash composed for another film. Prakash confronted Karunas at an airport, but Karunas stood his ground despite the song becoming a massive chartbuster. The two are now good friends, with Prakash composing music for Karunas's directorial debut for free.

Key Points: GV Prakash on Ken Karunas' Revenge for Asuran Weight Loss

  • Funny on-set revenge story
  • Weight loss demand for 'Asuran'
  • Complaining to director Dhanush
  • Song disagreement despite success
  • Now collaborating as friends
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G V Prakash on how Ken Karunas got back at him for making him lose weight for Asuran!

GV Prakash reveals a funny story of how actor Ken Karunas got back at him for demanding a weight loss during the filming of 'Asuran'.

G V Prakash on how Ken Karunas got back at him for making him lose weight for Asuran!
"I tortured Ken that way when 'Asuran' was made. - G V Prakash"

Chennai, March 13

National Award-winning music director and actor G V Prakash has now disclosed in a lighthearted way how actor Ken Karunas got back at him for making him sweat it out while he was filming for director Vetrimaran's 'Asuran'.

Speaking at the audio launch event of Ken Karunas's first film as hero and director 'Youth', G V Prakash, in a light-hearted way, said, "Director Vetrimaran showed me the footage he had shot after the first schedule of 'Asuran'. I saw Ken's portions and told Vetrimaran that Ken must reduce his weight. I told Vetrimaran to reshoot the close ups of Ken."

Laughing, he continued, "Soon after, Ken was made to sweat it out on the treadmill. He was made to lose weight and eventually, the close ups were shot. I tortured Ken that way when 'Asuran' was made."

"In response to that, he got back at me by complaining to my director Dhanush," disclosed music director G V Prakash, with a smile.

"I scored the music for Nilavukku Ennadi Enmel Kobam, which was directed by Dhanush. We composed the music for the songs including 'Golden Sparrow'. Dhanush would come, listen to the numbers and be happy. He would be very content and take it with him. Later, he would call me and say, 'Machan, Ken says he does not like the song. He says it does not work for him.' I would tell Dhanush the songs were good and that they would become chartbusters," he said with a smile.

"I wanted to catch Ken to ask him about sowing doubts in the mind of my director. I caught him one day at an airport. I pointed out to him that the song was great and the director had been happy about it. He replied, 'It doesn't work for me, anna'. I went on to point out that the song had emerged a huge chartbuster, getting over 200 million views and he replied casually, 'Yeah na, but it still doesn't work for me anna.'," said G V Prakash and laughed.

Interestingly, G V Prakash and Ken Karunas are now good friends with G V Prakash scoring the music for Ken Karunas's first film for free.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Asuran is a classic. Every detail mattered. Ken Karunas looked perfect for that rugged role after the weight loss. GVP did the film a favour, even if it meant some treadmill torture. The song 'Golden Sparrow' is indeed a banger, Ken anna was just being stubborn! 🎶
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the story is cute, it also shows a power dynamic. A music director suggesting reshoots of an actor's close-ups? That's usually the director or DOP's call. Glad it worked out for the film, but the process seems a bit unstructured.
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Sarah B
Love these insights! The fact that GVP is now doing the music for Ken's directorial debut for free speaks volumes. In an industry often painted as cut-throat, it's nice to see such genuine, supportive relationships built on mutual respect (and a little friendly revenge!).
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Karthik V
"It doesn't work for me, anna." 🤣🤣 That line is so relatable! We all have that one friend who refuses to like the most popular song just to be contrary. Wishing all the best for 'Youth'! Vetrimaran's team always has a special bond.
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Nikhil C
This is why Tamil cinema produces such authentic films. The commitment goes beyond just the director. Everyone from the music director feels responsible for the final product. Hats off to the entire team of Asuran. Can't wait to see what Ken has made with 'Youth'.

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