Nimir, a K-town remake from Kerala
The Kanchivaram director states that he has improvised the script to suit Tamil audience.
The title of ace filmmaker Priyadarshan’s next directorial venture in Tamil, where he collaborates with Udhayanidhi Stalin, which was kept under wraps, is out. The movie, a remake of M-town hit film Maheshinte Prathikaram, has been titled Nimir. Priyan talks to DC about Mahendran, who was instrumental in getting this title, Udhay’s never-before-seen-avatar and the heroine, Namita Pramod.
“I am a great fan of veteran filmmaker Mahendran who is doing a pivotal role in Nimir. Having watched films like Uthiri Pookal, I wanted to join him as an assistant, but unfortunately, I could not. I am happy that I could get him on board to play the role of Udhay’s dad, who, in the movie, is a photographer and dreamer (smiles). I asked him to suggest a title and it was he who immediately said Nimir, which apparently goes well with the theme of the film,” the National Award-winning filmmaker says.
The Kanchivaram director states that he has improvised the script to suit Tamil audience. “I have dedicated the film to Bharathiraja, a pioneer in exploring the beauty of Tamil Nadu. I have made cultural changes to the script, which also has various Tamil slangs.”
Heaping laurels on Udhayanidhi, he said, “Udhay has done a superb job. Everyone will be surprised by Udhay’s beautiful transformation in this film. He is such a good student and has a lot of patience.”
On the heroine Namita Pramod, he says, “She joins the list of the talented, good-looking Jyothika and Trisha whom I introduced.” Parvathy Nair is also part of the cast. Samuthirakani, who doubles up as a dialogue writer as well, plays a character with negative shades.
Asked if Nimir will have the signature style of Priyan, pat he replies. “I have made the film with a lot of humour and an equal dosage of emotions (smiles). I can vouch that it is one of the most beautiful films in Tamil cinema with Ekambaram helming the cinematography. It is almost fully shot in and around Thenkasi; a few days were in Dubai. The music is handled by Adhilesh Loknath and Darbuka Shiva.”