With Vishwaroopam having released in February this year to critical acclaim, actor and director Kamal Haasan is already at work on the sequel to the hit film.
In a one-on-one interview, he chats about Vishwaroopam 2 and remaking his classic Ek Duuje Ke Liye:
Don’t you think the second part of Vishwaroopam is very soon? Or do you plan to en-cash on the publicity from part one?
I don’t make films for publicity rather I want my film to be enjoyed by my audience. Generally, people wait for a year and then decide a film’s sequel. But, I was sure from the beginning that I will make a sequel,too. Vishwaroopam 2 is not my arrogance, rather it is my confidence.
So did you write the sequel at the same time while you were writing Vishwaroopam?
I had written the film in two parts and wanted to tell my audience the complete story. We decided to do it in a two parts so that individually both the parts can work.
What is Vishwaroopam 2 all about?
I am aware of the fact that my first film went through many hurdles as people created issues with it without watching it. The second part is both a sequel and prequel and it will focus on the romantic and emotional aspect now. It will be technologically more advanced. While watching Vishwaroopam, you will feel a certain curiosity about some characters in the film. We thought we’d be able to solve that curiosity with a second serving.
How do you plan to market the sequel?
Now marketing is as crucial and difficult as film-making, if not more. I want someone who can do that properly, otherwise I can’t make films. Some people took advantage of the situation during Vishwaroopam and made lots of money, and I’m glad about that.
Are you planning to make other films in Bollywood after Vishwaroopam?
We are ready with many scripts and are looking for the right kind of producers who can take the films up north. I can’t take risks all the time.
Looking at the on-going remake trend in Bollywood, have you thought of remaking your classic Ek Duuje Ke Liye?
We did try making a sequel, but it never came to north India. Now I’m old and can’t play the role again. K Balachander who is my mentor, didn’t want to tamper with the original, but I thought of a sequel. We made it in Tamil, but it never got made in Hindi. Now, it’s too late.
Information courtesy: Vallee Supreet