Dulquer won't mimic Gemini Ganesan in 'Mahanati': Nag Ashwin
Chennai
July 30, 2017
Director Nag Ashwin says actor Dulquer
Salmaan's role in the upcoming bilingual biopic "Mahanati", on the life
of legendary southern actress Savitri, goes beyond the physical
resemblance of yesteryear actor Gemini Ganesan, whom he won't mimic in
the film.
The film, being made in Telugu and Tamil, marks Dulquer's debut in
Tollywood.
"Dulquer's character of Gemini Ganesan will merely be how the legend
will be perceived today based on his work and his image. The character
goes beyond the physical resemblance, in understanding the veteran on a
more emotional level," Ashwin told IANS.
He said that it's brave of a mainstream actor like Dulquer to accept
the offer.
"It takes a lot of courage for a popular star like him to agree to play
the part. Unlike other stars who think so much about market, time and
other factors while signing a role, it's amazing that Dulquer gives
importance to the story and the film more than just his character," he
said.
The film stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, and her story will be
narrated through the eyes of Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Talking about working with Dulquer, Ashwin said: "I still remember the
first scene we shot with him. It was a long dialogue sequence and he
nailed it in the first take, much to the astonishment of the entire
set. Everybody clapped for him."
The film, also starring Rajendra Prasad in a key role, has music by
Anup Rubens.
"Mahanati" is a magnum opus period film set in the golden era. With
massive set pieces, the film will be unlike anything we've explored in
Indian cinema, Ashwin said.
Chennai
July 30, 2017
Director Nag Ashwin says actor Dulquer
Salmaan's role in the upcoming bilingual biopic "Mahanati", on the life
of legendary southern actress Savitri, goes beyond the physical
resemblance of yesteryear actor Gemini Ganesan, whom he won't mimic in
the film.
The film, being made in Telugu and Tamil, marks Dulquer's debut in
Tollywood.
"Dulquer's character of Gemini Ganesan will merely be how the legend
will be perceived today based on his work and his image. The character
goes beyond the physical resemblance, in understanding the veteran on a
more emotional level," Ashwin told IANS.
He said that it's brave of a mainstream actor like Dulquer to accept
the offer.
"It takes a lot of courage for a popular star like him to agree to play
the part. Unlike other stars who think so much about market, time and
other factors while signing a role, it's amazing that Dulquer gives
importance to the story and the film more than just his character," he
said.
The film stars Keerthy Suresh as Savitri, and her story will be
narrated through the eyes of Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Talking about working with Dulquer, Ashwin said: "I still remember the
first scene we shot with him. It was a long dialogue sequence and he
nailed it in the first take, much to the astonishment of the entire
set. Everybody clapped for him."
The film, also starring Rajendra Prasad in a key role, has music by
Anup Rubens.
"Mahanati" is a magnum opus period film set in the golden era. With
massive set pieces, the film will be unlike anything we've explored in
Indian cinema, Ashwin said.
Tags: Dulquer SalmaanRajendra PrasadKeerthi SureshSamanthaMahanati