After Sikandar failure, AR Murugadoss says mother-tongue films tap his potential

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Director AR Murugadoss, known for his work in Tamil cinema, has shared his insights on the challenges of filmmaking in languages other than his mother tongue. Murugadoss, whose films like 'Dheena' and 'Ghajini' have been well-received, expressed that his full potential is realised only when directing in his native language. According to him, the emotional depth and cultural nuances are best captured in one's own language, which was a challenge in his recent Hindi film 'Sikandar', starring Salman Khan.advertisementMurugadoss, reflecting on the mixed reviews for 'Sikandar', noted that translating the original script through various stages often dilutes the essence of the film. He said in an interview with Cinema Vikatan, "The dialogue we write is translated in several stages. The question arises as to what that original idea is. As a director, only if you understand the language well can you infuse the full emotion into the film. That is why my full potential can only be revealed in mother language films."The director further elaborated on the cultural disconnect that can occur when films are made in languages other than one's own. Murugadoss explained, "Only when a film is made in one's mother language can the behaviour, culture, and what the audience wants of that community be understood. Accordingly, trends can be incorporated into the film. That will create a strong connection. But this is not possible when doing films in other languages."
Despite the film's underwhelming performance, Murugadoss remains committed to exploring new projects. His upcoming venture, 'Madharasi' stars Sivakarthikeyan.'Sikandar', also starring Rashmika Mandanna, received poor reviews from critics and didn't impress the audience after its opening day.- EndsMust Watch