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Priyanka Mohan Reveals Food & Weather Struggles Shooting 'Made in Korea'

Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan faced significant challenges with food and highly unpredictable weather while shooting 'Made in Korea' in Korea for over 40 days. She highlighted the cultural differences in rehearsal processes and praised the down-to-earth nature of the Korean artists. Mohan bonded deeply with the cast, even experiencing withdrawal symptoms after the shoot concluded. The film, a collaboration between director Ra. Karthik and producer Sreenidhi Sagar, premieres on Netflix on March 12.

Key Points: Priyanka Mohan on 'Made in Korea' Shoot Challenges in Korea

  • Food challenges in Korea
  • Unpredictable weather
  • First international collaboration
  • Bond with Korean cast
  • Netflix premiere March 12
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Priyanka Mohan: Food was quite a problem while shooting in Korea! (IANS Exclusive)

Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan discusses food and weather hurdles while filming 'Made in Korea' in Korea, her first international project.

Priyanka Mohan: Food was quite a problem while shooting in Korea! (IANS Exclusive)
"Food was quite a problem for me because they put red meat in most dishes. - Priyanka Arul Mohan"

Chennai, March 12

Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan, whose performance in director Ra. Karthik's 'Made in Korea' has come in for praise from the critics, has now admitted that food was one of the two main challenges she faced while shooting for the film in Korea.

Talking exclusively to IANS, the actress, who stayed in Korea for over 40 days for the film, said, "Food was quite a problem for me because they put red meat in most dishes." When asked if she was a vegetarian, she replied, "I am mostly vegetarian but now, I take a little bit of chicken."

The other challenge, Priyanka said, was the weather, which she said was highly unpredictable. "You could have the sun shining in the morning and it would be raining by afternoon and snowing by night. So, shooting in such dynamic weather conditions was the other challenge," she said.

But despite the challenges, Priyanka said she enjoyed working on the film and with the Korean actors so much that she started having withdrawal symptoms once the film got over.

"This was my first ever International collaboration and the Korean artistes are all very very down to earth. They kind of rehearse well before they go for the actual take. We don't sit for readings. The Korean actor who plays the granny in the film was very enthusiastic. I bonded so well with all of them that I had withdrawal symptoms, after I completed shooting for the film and returned home," she said.

"The story revolves around a girl from a small village in Tamil Nadu who hasn't seen the world beyond her horizon. While playing this character Shenba, I felt like I was experiencing Korea through her journey. This was possible because of Karthik sir's guidance and the way the entire crew made me feel comfortable. One word that I learnt and brought back home is 'Kamsahamnida', which means 'Thank you'. Every day after the shoot, everyone in the crew would bow and say those words," she recalled.

For the unaware, producer Sreenidhi Sagar of Rise East Entertainment and director Ra. Karthik, the duo known for the breezy feel-good film 'Nitham Oru Vaanam', have collaborated once again for 'Made in Korea'. The film, featuring Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead role, will premiere directly on the OTT platform Netflix on March 12.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting to hear about the Korean work ethic. "They rehearse well before the actual take" – maybe our Indian film industry can learn a thing or two about preparation and discipline. Wishing the team all the best for the premiere!
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Sarah B
The weather part sounds chaotic but also kind of magical? Sunshine, rain, and snow all in one day! It must have been a unique experience for her. Looking forward to seeing how the Korean backdrop adds to the story.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while I appreciate her sharing the challenges, it feels a bit like a first-world problem. Many Indian technicians work in much tougher conditions for lesser pay. The focus should be more on the art than the minor inconveniences.
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Kavya N
'Kamsahamnida'! 🥰 So sweet that she brought back a word and a memory. These cross-cultural exchanges are what make cinema so beautiful. More power to Indian actors going global!
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Michael C
The director's previous film 'Nitham Oru Vaanam' was lovely. High hopes for this collaboration. Direct OTT release is the smart move these days. Will definitely check it out.

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