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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shoot at Site: KPY Bala's film set lit up with wedding celebrations
We stepped onto the set of KPY Bala's first film as a hero and catches all the revelry and work behind the shoot of a vibrant wedding number... The cast and crew of KPY Bala's upcoming film — his first as the protagonist — Gandhi Kannadi, were in high spirits as they were filming a vibrant wedding sequence. Director Sherief of Ranam Aram Thavarel fame tells us, 'After making a thriller, I wanted to do a film that caters to all audiences. At the time, Bala was looking for scripts, and I thought he would be an apt fit for my film. So, it all came together.' The filmmaker is also proud of the film's cast. He shares, 'I'm proud that a director like Balaji Sakthivel sir and an actress like Archana amma, both of whom have won the National Award, came together for this film. Even though I did feel pressure while directing them, my belief in the film made me confident that I could pull it off.' Gandhi Kannadi is an important film for me, as it's my debut. Acting has been a dream of mine, and I'm happy that I'm currently getting to do it. Apart from having emotions and a message, it's going to be a good feel-good movie - KPY Bala The characters played by Balaji Sakthivel sir and Archana ma'am motivated me to take up this film. Their characters will change the way you think about love and marriage. As for Bala, I find his commitment to be really special - Namita Krishnamurthy I'm happy to act alongside Bala. Archana is acting as my pair in the film. It feels nice to work with a National Award winner like her. The film's unit has planned the shoot well. The director has given me a big role, and I'm happy that he trusted me to do this part - Balaji Sakthivel The film showcases a beautiful love story between an elderly couple, played by Balaji Sakthivel and me. I'm very selective of the films that I sign, and with regard to Gandhi Kannadi, I loved the husband-wife relationship shown in the film. The title itself interested me - Archana The way director Sherief narrated the film to me felt genuine. The story (a love story of a 60+ couple) is the hero of this film and Vivek-Mervin's music is going to be its backbone. About 70-80 per cent of the film was shot in Chennai - Jayi Kiran, producer "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Bala set to play the lead in Sherief's Gandhi Kannadi
Popular television comedian , who shot to fame with Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Season 6, is all set to make his lead debut in director 's upcoming film Gandhi Kannadi. Touted to be an emotional crime drama set against the backdrop of political elections, the film features Seththumaan fame as the female lead. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film brings together a strong ensemble cast, including Namita , Archana, , Balaji Sakthivel, Jeeva Subramanian, Aradhya, Amudhavaanan, Manoj Prabhu, and Madhan. The technical crew features Balaji K Raja handling the cinematography and Shivanandeeswaran as the editor. Bala, who won the hearts of audiences with his unique humour and expressive comic timing, rose to prominence through Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, where he emerged as the title winner alongside his teammate Vinoth. His signature body language and spontaneous wit quickly made him a fan favourite, leading to appearances in other popular shows like Super Singer 7, Athu Ithu Edhu, and especially Cooku With Comali, where he became one of the most beloved Comalis. Bala made his silver screen debut with Junga in 2018, sharing screen space with . He later appeared in supporting roles in films such as Cocktail, Pulikkuthi Pandi, and Naai Sekar, gradually building his filmography. Now, with Gandhi Kannadi, Bala is stepping into a full-fledged lead role for the first time. The film promises to showcase a different side of the comedian, giving him a platform to explore intense emotions and complex narratives.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Director Sherief's next with Bala titled 'Gandhi Kannadi'
We had previously reported that director Sherief of Ranam- Aram Thavarel- fame is making a film with comedian Bala, known for his stint in the hit comedy TV show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru. The film which marks Bala's debut in films and is based on a real life story, has now been titled Gandhi Kannadi. Sherief, apart from directing it, has also written the story and screenplay for the film. Apart from Bala, Gandhi Kannadi also stars Balaji Sakthivel, Archana and Namita Krishnamurthy, who is also a newcomer with projects such as November Story and Kannivedi and Fall to her credit, in pivotal roles.
