It looks like Amy Jackson has got some serious competition in tinsel town. Popular Turkish model, theatre personality and actress, Berguzar Korel is making her foray into Kollywood with Arabu Thaakku. Directed by Francis, the movie has Nikesh Ram — a discovery of ace filmmaker, Bharathan — playing the lead. Set in Dubai, it is an intense love story which traces the difficulties faced by people from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who go in search of jobs to Arab countries.
Talking about choosing Berguzar for the film, Francis says, “As per the script, the hero falls in love with an Arabian girl, who is keen on knowing about Tamil culture, and traditions. She also desires to learn the language. Despite the strict laws with respect to women in Arabic countries, how the hero accomplishes what he wants, forms the crux. When we were in search of a heroine, we came across a report that said Berguzar Korel (best known for her role in the Binbir Gece series) had been named as the best Turkish actress in a survey conducted by an Arab TV station. I felt she was a perfect fit for the role.”
The director claims that he plans to shoot at Burj Khalifa, the modern identity of Dubai, besides shooting in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Tamil Nadu. “There’s a belly dance sequence in the movie as well,” he reveals, as he signs off.
