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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm missing out working with the new generation as many go by my on-screen image: Sampath
The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. Acting is where my passion, interest, and happiness lie,' shares actor Sampath as he sits down to chat with us about his defining films and what's next for him. The actor states that he keeps a low profile because he is media shy. 'I think my work should speak for itself. Marketing yourself is important, but you should be responsible about what you say and do as an actor,' he adds. Excerpts: 'IRRFAN KHAN WANTED TO REMAKE AARANYA KAANDAM IN HINDI AND PLAY MY ROLE' The actor tells us that many young filmmakers tell him that Aaranya Kaandam, is what made them want to be in films. He reveals, 'For the aspiring filmmakers in their early 30s, Aaranya Kaandam is a bible. Fahadh Faasil once told me, 'When my films weren't doing well, I went back to America. But then, I watched Aaranya Kaandam and thought there's still hope and came back'. I remember Sriram Raghavan called me after watching the film, and we spoke for 15-20 minutes about its nuances. Even Irrfan Khan wanted to remake it in Hindi and play my role.' 'IT COMFORTS ME TO KNOW THAT I'M IN A POSITION TO SAY NO TO PROJECTS' Sampath informs us that he is quite content with the films he is offered and adds, 'I'm happy that I've reached a stage where I don't want to do everything that comes my way. I'm happy when I sit back and tell myself, 'I said no to four or five projects this month.' It comforts me to know that I'm in a position to say no to projects and that I'm not desperate. Today, when I listen to a script, I know whether it makes sense for me.' 'I'VE BEEN ASKED IF IT WAS EASY TO TURN DOWN RAEES AS IT WAS AN SRK FILM' Even though Sampath isn't against the idea of venturing into Bollywood, he says he is waiting for the right script to come his way. 'I speak Hindi well because I was born in the North. I'm clear that my first Hindi film should leave a mark. I don't want to do something just because it's in Hindi, and the calls I get from there aren't for significant roles. When I turned down Raees , I was asked if it was easy to do that as it was a Shah Rukh Khan film. I replied, 'When I commit to a film, it should make a difference to me as an actor',' he shares. 'I ASKED JASON SANJAY IF HE IS BEING PRESSURED TO BECOME AN ACTOR BECAUSE OF WHOSE SON HE IS' Up next, he will be seen in Vijay 's son Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, Mysskin's Train and Phoenix , starring Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya. 'Sanjay and I had five sittings before I said OK to the film. He always came five minutes before the meetings started, and he was clear about what his story was. What we are shooting has not deviated from the script even by one per cent. I asked him if he is being pressured to become an actor because he is a popular star's son. But he is very clear that he wants to be a director. Mysskin and I have been wanting to work together for a long time. I wouldn't say I'm playing a massive role in Train , but it's important.' The actor is also part of films with Vishwak Sen ( Funky ) and Sharwanand in Telugu, and Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam film Mirage . 'WHAT I DO ON SCREEN IS FOR A LIVING, BUT THAT'S NOT ME' Sampath tells us that going by his onscreen antagonist characters, people develop a preconceived notion of how he is. He states, 'When my writing partner and I pitched a script in Telugu, those who heard it said they never expected such a script from me. I have a certain image due to the negative roles I play, but the story I wrote didn't have a single fight. What I do on screen is for a living, but that's not me. People I've worked with have said, 'We didn't know you were easy to work with. ' The problem is that many go by my on-screen image, but that is not my reality. Maybe that is a reason I might be missing out working with the younger generation because they must be thinking, 'How would it be to work 'Raghuvaran told me to never feel bad about taking prompting' Sampath shares the advice that he received from the late Raghuvaran. 'When I did Bheemaa (2008) with him, I saw how beautifully he would work around prompting. He told me to never feel bad about taking prompting. He said, 'After hearing the lines and before delivering it, there will be a splitsecond gap, and if you can keep your expressions right in that split second, the makers can't chop it off.' I have not gotten used to it,' he says. 'Credit for the success of my gay character in Goa should also go to Pa Ranjith' Sampath considers Daniel, the gay character in Venkat Prabhu's Goa , to be the toughest he has done so far. 'Many people asked me why I was doing Goa . But as an actor, I've never tried to set an image for myself. I thought it was a challenging role, and jumped into it. It was tough dubbing for it. Pa Ranjith, who was Venkat Prabhu's assistant at the time, was also in the studio while I was dubbing. He would tell me to cut the bass in my voice, and it took me a few hours to crack that. He told me the output would come out good if I did that, so I guess the credit should also go to Ranjith.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mysskin leaks story and climax of his upcoming film Train with Vijay Sethupathi; confuses fans
Director Mysskin recently delivered an hour-long speech in Chennai about how aspirants can find their footing in the film industry. But, during the speech, he leaked the story of his upcoming film, Train, which stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. Fans were confused as to why the director revealed the film's climax too early. (Also Read: Anurag Kashyap says he 'couldn't afford' daughter Aaliyah's wedding until Vijay Sethupathi helped him bag Maharaja role) At the event, Mysskin spoke about how, as a filmmaker, you need to respect the time and money of the audience who paid ₹150 or more to watch the film. He then spoke about how he was inspired to make Train and said in Tamil, as translated by TOI, 'I have travelled by train at least 300-600 times at least. Think about it, and it feels like a monstrous worm carrying children in its belly, stumbling along and taking them to wherever they need. That's how I felt when I was a child. This metaphor inspired me to make the film where thousands of people board a train, most reach safely, but some lose their lives.' He then revealed Vijay's role in the film and said, 'The protagonist wants to die, he's travelling towards death in disgust. He no longer has a reason to live. He wants to visit his wife's grave one last time to plant a sapling there before he dies. But a lot of things happen inside the stomach of this monster to make him forget his woes. The experience of his journey teaches him the value of life. How he thinks, had I not come on this journey, met these people, had this experience, he wouldn't have learnt the value of life…that's my climax.' One fan joked, 'Wake up babe, new mysskin yap dropped.' One X user thought the story seemed a little too similar to A Man Called Otto, 'In Otto the lead character lives in a gated community but, here he changed that to Train but the base storyline is same.' An X user posted a meme of Balakrishna with 'smiling with pain' written on it and said, 'Meanwhile producer Dhanu will be like.' Train is directed by Mysskin and produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu under V Creations. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Shruti Haasan, Nassar, Sampath Raj, KS Ravikumar, and others.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Opening to climax; Mysskin reveals the full story of Vijay Sethupathi's 'Train'
Acclaimed filmmaker is currently directing a new project titled 'Train', featuring in the lead role. The film is progressing steadily with its shoot. Apart from Sethupathi, the cast boasts renowned names such as Nasser, , Yugi Sethu, Narain, and . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a unique move, Mysskin is not only handling direction but also composing the music for the film himself. A train ride becomes a powerful metaphor During a recent chat with Shruti Tv, Mysskin spoke at length about the inspiration behind 'Train'. He drew a poetic comparison, saying that every time he traveled by train, around 600 times, he saw it as a monstrous worm carrying children in its belly, crawling across the land and releasing them safely at each stop. This metaphor sparked the central theme of the film, where a thousand people board a train, most of whom arrive safely, while a few lose their lives during the journey. A man's final journey sparks unexpected change Mysskin revealed that the protagonist, played by Vijay Sethupathi, boards the train with a heavy heart, having lost all hope in life. His only mission is to reach his late wife's grave and plant a sapling there. However, unexpected events on the journey pull him into a new narrative, one that gradually changes his perspective on life. The journey that saved a life By the end of the journey, the character reflects on how boarding that train altered his destiny. He admits that had he not taken that ride or met the people onboard, his life might have ended. The journey doesn't just take him from one place to another, it teaches him how to live again. This emotional transformation forms the powerful climax of 'Train'.
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ace trailer: Vijay Sethupathi plays a man with a plan in this crime comedy. Watch
Ace trailer: How did Kannan (Vijay Sethupathi) get the nickname 'Bold'? He has a backstory for it; actually, several. The story keeps changing depending on whom he's telling it to and what his motive for connecting with them is. To a woman (Divya Pillai) he has just met in Malaysia, he claims he earned the sobriquet because of his boldness in speaking out against injustice. To Yogi Babu's character, he insists the nickname is actually 'Bolt' and explains it comes from his habit of stealing bolts from vehicles. Meanwhile, to Rukmini Vasanth's character, whom he's romantically interested in, he describes himself as the electric bolt that strikes between thunder and lightning. Soon, it is revealed that he has arrived in Malaysia with a particular motive and that he is a 'man with a plan'. The remainder of the trailer of director Arumugakumar's Ace offers more glimpses into the vast world Kannan has entered, and it's ruled by powerful crime syndicates that are ready to do anything for their gain. The 181-second promo also promises a gripping ride, packed with all the ingredients of a complete entertainer. Also starring Babloo Prithveeraj, BS Avinash, Muthu Kumar, Raj Kumar, Denes Kumar, Alvin Martin, Priscilla Nair, Jasper Supayah, Kaarthick Jay, Nagulan and Zahrinaris, the movie is bankrolled and penned by director Arumugakumar himself. Ace boasts cinematography by Karan B Rawat, music by Justin Prabhakaran, an original background score by Sam CS, editing by Fenny Oliver and art direction by AK Muthu. The movie will hit the screens on May 23. Following an impressive 2024 – during which he appeared in critically acclaimed movies such as Merry Christmas and Viduthalai Part 2, and the commercial blockbuster Maharaja – Ace marks Vijay Sethupathi's first movie of 2025. He also has Mysskin's Train awaiting release. Known for her performances in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B, Ace is Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth's first Tamil movie. Last seen in the Telugu movie Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, Rukmini also has AR Murugadoss' Madharasi in the pipeline, wherein she has shared the screen with Sivakarthikeyan.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dulquer Salmaan's ‘I Am Game' begins shoot with grand pooja ceremony
The highly anticipated Malayalam film I Am Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, officially began shooting with a traditional pooja ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram. The film is being helmed by RDX director NahasHidayath and marks a milestone as Dulquer's 40th film. Produced under Dulquer's own banner, Wayfarer Films, the launch event was attended by key cast members, including Angamaly Diaries fame Antony Varghese and popular Tamil filmmaker-actor Mysskin. Making headlines is Mysskin's debut in Malayalam cinema, where he is set to play a pivotal role. The screenplay is crafted by Sajeer Baba, Ismail Abubacker, and Bilal Moidu, while the dialogues have been penned by Aadharsh Sukumaran and Shahabas Rasheed. With such a strong creative team, expectations are soaring for the project. The first schedule is currently in progress in Thiruvananthapuram. Touted as Dulquer's most ambitious Malayalam project to date, I Am Game promises a high-budget cinematic experience complete with an ensemble cast and intense action sequences. The film's title poster, unveiled recently, has already created a buzz online with its striking design and unique theme. With Dulquer teaming up with director NahasHidayath for the first time, and the presence of talents like Antony Varghese and Mysskin, I Am Game is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Malayalam releases in recent times. Fans are eagerly watching this space as the film progresses.
