Chennai, July 31
Actress Nithya Menen took to social media to pen a lengthy heartfelt note on her film 19(1)(a), which completed three years on Thursday.
Taking to her Instagram page, the actress posted a series of pictures shot while working on the film and wrote, "Three years of 19(1)a. A film that felt like the coolness under a ficus tree. The kind where you want to lay down and go to sleep because it’s so peaceful. We had one of those trees too, as a strong presence around us and in the film."
She went on to say, "It must be some sort of great blessing or luck - to be able to do such diverse films all the time. Same actors, but such diametrically opposite films. It is the variety and diversity of concepts and tone that I love the most about work. Here’s to a lot more. In all directions. Wild and free."
The film 19(1)(a), which was directed by debutant Indhu V S, featured actors Vijay Sethupathi and Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead along with Nithya Menen. The film's plot revolved around a woman who runs a photocopy shop. The woman's life goes haywire when a revolutionary leaves literature penned by him in the form of a novel with her.
Nithya Menen, who worked with Vijay Sethupathi on this film almost four years ago, again teamed up with him for her most recent film -- director Pandiraj's 'Thalaivan Thalaivi'.
Interestingly, in 'Thalaivan Thalaivi', Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi play a couple who are constantly quarreling with each other despite being deeply in love with one another.
The film, which hit screens on July 25 this year, has already emerged a huge superhit and is continuing to have a strong run in theatres.
— IANS
Reader Comments
19(1)(a) was such an underrated gem. The cinematography and that ficus tree metaphor was beautiful. Wish more people had watched this meaningful film.
While I appreciate Nithya's acting, I felt the pacing of 19(1)(a) was too slow. The concept was great but execution could have been tighter. Still, respect for trying something different!
That chemistry between Nithya and Vijay Sethupathi in Thalaivan Thalaivi 🔥! But 19(1)(a) showed their serious side. Both films prove why they're among the best in South cinema.
The photocopy shop concept in 19(1)(a) was so relatable to middle-class India. Nithya portrayed that ordinary woman's extraordinary journey beautifully. More such content-driven films please!
Three years already? Time flies! I still remember that powerful scene where Nithya's character stands up for what's right. Such films stay with you long after watching. 💯
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