Quality entertainers are a rarity in Tamil cinema. Amidst run-of-the-mill clichés, rarely comes a movie with sensitive portrayals. There are very few directors in Tamil Cinema who have the capacity to dabble with both mainstream and commercial cinema to perfection. Director Sasi is one of the very few talents who has made a name for himself with movies that portray emotions while at the same time entertaining the masses.
Sasi joins hands with actor Srikanth after 'Rojakootam' for a movie titled 'Poo', which is set in a rustic milieu. Sasi is making this film with a couple of technicians on debut — Visual Communication student P G Muthiah, who has apprenticed under the likes of Ravi K Chandran and Ravivarman, wields the camera. Adyar Film Institute product, S S Kumaran is being introduced as the music composer. Popular Malayalam actress Parvathy Milton makes her debut in Tamil with 'Poo'.
The film is based on S. Thamizh Selvan's novel 'Veyyilodu Poi'. According to director Sasi, 'Poo' is a family drama set in a village and that he has shot extensively in Thirunelveli and other parts of Tamilnadu.
Says Sasi, 'the novel captures the heart and soul of rustic life in Rajapalayam and will most definitely give the feeling of having read the novel'. On his star cast, Sasi says, 'I share a good rapport with Srikanth right from the 'Rojakootam' days. I still wonder what is preventing the actor from making it really big in cinema. Parvathi has a great passion for cinema and her dedication to excel in the role is amazing'.
Sasi's previous release was 'Dishoom' and it has been quite some time before he started work with 'Poo'.
'By nature I start things rather slowly. But then once I conceive a storyline, I start work with utmost sincerity.'
Prominent corporate house Moser Baer has produced the movie and plans are on to release it on the 21st of November.
''Poo' is a combination of strong emotions and powerful characterizations. All the characters speak for themselves', said Sasi recently. 'Every artiste has contributed their best in the movie. It is a team effort and is sure to bring us rich rewards'.
Heaping laurels on Srikanth and Parvathy, he said, 'both are talented artistes in Tamil cinema. They have performed with ease and élan. It is indeed a great delight for me to be involved in such a project'.
Moser Baer has been right on target churning out quality movies that appeal to the artistic side of audiences. This indeed is a very refreshing change. Let's hope their latest venture 'Poo' strengthens this wonderful trend.
