Vijay Sethupathi, Aravind Swamy-starrer Gandhi Talks's trailer released
Chennai, Jan 27
The makers of director Kishore Belekar's upcoming silent film, 'Gandhi Talks', featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead, on Tuesday released an interesting trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
For the unaware, the film is scheduled to hit the silver screens on January 30 this year.
Taking to his X timeline to share the link to the trailer of the film, actor Vijay Sethupathi wrote, "Not every story needs words. Some are meant to be felt. This time, the screen doesn't talk. It makes you listen. #GandhiTalks TRAILER OUT NOW. Releasing in cinemas worldwide on the 30th of January. An @arrahman musical."
The trailer shows the film revolves around two men -- Vijay Sethupathi and Aravind Swamy. While Vijay Sethupathi, who has an elderly mother to take care of, comes from the poorer sections of society, Arvind Swamy is a rich person who is into the construction business. The trailer also shows that Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari, who are neighbours, eventually fall in love with one another, with the latter insisting that they get married soon.
The trailer shows that both Vijay Sethupathi and Aravind Swamy face some major problems in their lives, forcing some drastic changes to occur in their behaviour. We see Arvind Swamy pick up a gun while Vijay Sethupathi is seen holding a small gift, with the phrase "Save me" written on it...
The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as it is a silent film. Speaking about the vision behind the film, director Kishore Belekar, had in an interview earlier, said, "Gandhi Talks is a film about trusting silence. As Indian cinema marks over a century of storytelling, we wanted to return to the medium's most elemental form pure performance and emotion."
"The actors embraced that vulnerability completely, and A.R. Rahman's score became the film's voice. With Zee Studios', Meera Chopra's support, we were able to make a bold, honest piece of cinema," he had said.
The film is reportedly a black comedy exploring the contrast between Gandhi on currency notes and his ideals, focusing on a young man's struggle for money and crossing paths with a thief.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The trailer is intriguing, no doubt. But I have my reservations. A silent film needs to be exceptionally strong in visual storytelling. I hope it's not just a gimmick and actually delivers a powerful message about the class divide and the irony of Gandhi on our currency notes. Fingers crossed.
AR Rahman's music as the "voice" of the film is the biggest selling point for me. If anyone can make silence speak volumes, it's him. The contrast between the two leads, one rich, one poor, is a classic setup, but doing it without dialogue is a huge challenge. Respect to the director for trying something new.
As someone who loves world cinema, this is exciting! Indian filmmakers are finally experimenting with form beyond just songs and dances. The premise of questioning Gandhi's modern-day relevance through a silent black comedy is brilliant. Hope it gets a good international release.
Aditi Rao Hydari looks ethereal as always! The love story subplot seems sweet. But the core idea is what grabs me - "a film about trusting silence." In our noisy, opinionated world, maybe we all need to learn to listen more. Releasing on Jan 30 (Martyr's Day) is also a thoughtful touch. 👍
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Silent films are a niche. Will the common audience in single-screen theatres have the patience for it? The idea is noble, but commercial viability is a question. That said, I'll watch it for Sethupathi's performance. The man can convey so much with just his eyes.