I had to put on 10 kgs for my role in 'Sirai', says Vikram Prabhu
Chennai, Dec 18
Actor Vikram Prabhu, who plays the lead along with newcomer L K Akshay Kumar in director Suresh Rajakumari's gripping action drama 'Sirai', has now disclosed that he had to put on 10 more kilos for his role in the film.
Talking to reporters about the film, Vikram Prabhu said he plays the character of a policeman who has been in the force for around 10 years. " I had to add another 10 kgs for this role," the actor disclosed and said that although he had played the role of a cop earlier, he believed this role was a lot more mature than the ones he had portrayed earlier.
Vikram Prabhu disclosed that his biggest and first hook into this film was through director Tamizh who first called him and spoke to him about the story. "I told him that ever since we had done 'Taanakaaran', I was getting a series of cop roles and asked him if this was the right choice but Tamizh said this was a good story and I should listen to it. He then narrated it for half an hour and I liked it," said Vikram Prabhu.
The film has been produced by well known producer S S Lalit Kumar's Seven Screen Studios.
The story of the film, inspired by real life incidents, is by director Tamizh, best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film 'Taanakaran'. Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experience.
Director Suresh Rajakumari, the co-director of well known director Vetrimaran, has written and directed this film.
Vikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film, which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumar's son, L K Akshay Kumar, as an actor. Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumar's pair in the film.
The film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran. Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam. Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business, Philomin Raj. Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu. The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producers.
Shooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai, Sivagangai and Vellore. The film is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Another cop role for Vikram Prabhu? Hope this one breaks the mold. The team is solid though - Suresh Rajakumari from Vetrimaran's camp, Philomin Raj editing, and a story by Tamizh. The real-life inspiration angle is interesting. Releasing on Christmas, good counter-programming to the big Hindi releases.
As someone from the film line, gaining weight on demand is a real struggle. It affects your health and your other commitments. Hats off to actors who do this for authenticity. Hope the story does justice to his effort.
Interesting to see a producer's son debuting. L K Akshay Kumar has big shoes to fill. The film seems packed with talent behind the camera. Fingers crossed it's more than just a launch vehicle and is a strong story on its own.
Justin Prabhakaran on music is a huge plus! His background scores are always top-notch. Shooting in Sivagangai and Vellore should give it a raw, rustic feel perfect for an action drama. December 25th release date is very ambitious.
I appreciate the transparency about the physical transformation, but I do wish actors didn't have to go through such extreme body changes so frequently. It sets a tough standard. That said, the film's premise sounds gripping. Hope Anantha gets a good role and isn't just there as a pair.
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