‘Mangai’ is a very special film for me: Kayal Anandhi

’Mangai’ is a very brave story: Producer A.R. Jaffer
’Mangai’ is a must-watch for both men and women who are attracted to the opposite sex: Director Gubenthiran Kamatchi
Anandhi is like a first bench student: ‘Bigg Boss’ fame Shivin at ‘Mangai’ trailer launch
After Savithri, Smita Patil, Nandita Das and Archana, Anandhi takes up challenging roles: Kavitha Bharathi

‘Mangai’, a movie produced by A.R. Jaffer Sadiq on JSM Pictures banner and directed by Gubenthiran Kamatchi with ‘Kayal’ Anandi playing the lead role is a film about the pride of womanhood. The trailer of the movie was released online by actors Vijay Sethupathi and Arya and director Pa Ranjith.

The film stars Anandhi, Dushi, Shivin of ‘Bigg Boss’ fame, Rams, Adithya Kathir, Kavitha Bharathi and many others. Theeson, who composed music for ‘Kida’, has scored music for ‘Mangai’. The trailer launch of the film was held in Chennai on Wednesday (February 7). The film’s cast and crew and many prominent film personalities participated.

Speaking on the occasion, Executive Producer Karthik Durai said…

“Director Gubenthiran Kamatchi started the film by saying that it is a small budget car journey story. But today it has become a big budget film. Even producer Jaffer Sadiq asked me, what do you mean by small budget; today the project has become like a Shankar sir film. But he provided us everything we asked without saying no. ‘Mangai’ has come out very well. I request the journalists here to take this movie to the people. Theeson has composed the music very well. Kathir has given an excellent performance. Anandhi has acted wonderfully. She was never late to the sets even for a day. Dushi is a calm, wonderful person. Thank you, Radhika madam. Thank you all.”

Director Gubenthiran Kamatchi said…

“I would like to thank my wife. Because, she was the one who toiled and suffered more than me for fifteen years to help me reach this place. Thanks to producer Jaffer for making my dream come true. JSM Pictures means Jaffer, Salim and Mohideen who are brothers. Seeing them together always gives positivity. Love and gratitude to all three of them. I would like to thank Karthik Durai sir who is like my brother. The most important reason why I am standing here today is Karthik, he overcame various problems for us on the sets. My thanks to Anandhi madam. It was Jaffer sir who said Anandhi would fit well to this character. After listening to the story, Anandhi madam just took two minutes to accept the project. If not for her the film would not have come this far, she is a very sincere artiste. The character played by Shivin madam is just ten-minute long, but it is a very important one. I thank Kathir for coming on board despite being very busy after the release of ‘Love Today’. Dushyanth is a good actor and a good driver because there were many scenes where he was driving a car in the mountains. He stays silent on the sets, but emotes well in front of camera. Kavita Bharathi sir was very helpful. Since he is a director, he helped with many ideas.

I thank our choreographer Radhika Master. Theeson has composed the music. All four songs have come out beautifully. S.J. Star sir has done excellent cinematography. Thanks to editor Parthiban Antony. Co-director Vikram has been with me since the beginning. Thanks to him as well. ‘Mangai’ is not a film just about feminism. It’s a simple, honest endeavour. In other words, this is a film for men. A must-watch for both men and women who have attraction for opposite sex. Journalists always support movies with good content and they should also support us.”

‘Bigg Boss’ fame Shivin said…

“This is my first stage after ‘Bigg Boss’. I was in a dilemma when I first listened to this story. Because I believe we have a responsibility beyond entertainment and business. I understood that the director Gubenthiran Kamatchi also had the same thoughts. I feel proud to have played this role. Kudos to producer Jaffer sir. Kayal Anandhi is like a first bench student. She talks a lot, but when asked to act, she simply delivers the best.”

Cinematographer S.J. Star said…

“Thanks to producer Jaffer sir and director Gubenthiran Kamatchi for giving me this opportunity. The film is a travel story, and a challenging project. In 80% f scenes, the characters travel by car. There were a lot of hurdles in outdoor shooting. The producer was very helpful to us. Both Anandhi and Dushi gave excellent cooperation. Music composer has provided good songs. The choreographer has done a wonderful job. Same applies to the editor and all other technicians. Thanks to Karthik Durai sir for making all this possible for us.”

Music composer Theeson said…

“‘Kida’ is the film that brought me to this place. It is through that movie that I am getting other opportunities now. Thanks to the team of ‘Kida’. All this is because of our Karthik Durai sir. Director Gubenthiran Kamatchi was very supportive. It was a pleasure to work with him.”

Choreographer Radhika said…

“This event is almost like success meet. Thanks to director Gubenthiran sir, producer Jaffer sir and Karthik Durai sir for roping me in to this film. The songs were superb. It was a good experience to work in the film. I should mention about cinematographer Star. He maintains silence, but works very fast. I saw him speaking only today. This team is a great one. I wish them success.”

Director and actor Kavitha Bharathi speaking…

“On behalf of ‘Mangai’ team, I welcome everyone who has come to this event. It was a surprising and happy moment when the director spoke about his wife on this stage. An aspiring filmmaker becoming a director lies in the hands of his wife. This film is an inspiration to those who are trying to become a filmmaker. Anandhi is always up for a challenging role on the lines of Savithri, Smita Patil, Nandita Das and Archana.”

Actor Adithya Kathir said…

“When you see Jaffer sir, Salim sir and Mohideen sir, it’s like watching Sarathkumar sir-starrer ‘Samuthiram.’ They are always particular about what needs to be done to make the film better. They have fulfilled a director’s 12-year dream. Our director Gubenthiran sir has made a sure-shot movie. He will definitely go to places. Karthik Durai sir is like Nandhi in Lord Shiva temple, he is happy to raise the living standards of others. I have watched Anandhi’s ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ ten times only for her. She is very friendly and cooperative even in dubbing. The cinematographer never talks. But his frames do. The music director has given great songs. Thanks to him and all other technicians. I have never seen a hard worker like Nikil Murukan sir. Thanks to all.”

Protagonist Dushyanth said…

“Hello everyone. I usually don’t talk much. I would like to thank my guru Sasikumar sir. I wouldn’t be here today if he didn’t introduce me in ‘Easan’. We started the shooting of ‘Mangai’ with a dog. Two cameras would be attached to the car. I had to watch them and drive the car while monitoring the road, remembering the dialogues and observing the reactions of the co-actors. Keeping all these in mind, the experience of acting in this movie was great. Thank you, everyone, for giving me this opportunity.”

Producer Jaffer said…

“Our cinema journey started with Ameer Anna’s ‘Iraivan Miga Periyavan’. Director Gubenthiran sir was in touch with us wholeheartedly before we commenced ‘Mangai’. We asked him to look for locations in a week’s time. But he completed the task in just three days. Dedication is what has made him a filmmaker. If the director and producer have a good understanding, there will be no problem in a movie. We have planned to release ‘Mangai’ in March. It will be followed by our next venture ‘Indira’.”

Actress Anandhi said…

“I am very happy, refreshed and positive with the trailer release of ‘Mangai’. When I heard the story of ‘Mangai’ from Gubenthiran Kamatchi sir, I did not want not to miss this movie.

This film is very special for me. Because only some movies fetch good name for actors. This is that kind of movie. The director always thinks from the producer’s point of view and the producer always thinks from the director’s point of view. The understanding between the two is beautiful in this movie. Dushi has acted wonderfully while driving a car. Working with Radhika Master was lively. My thanks to all our crew. We have made a very good film. This is definitely for all. I request the press and media to support ‘Mangai’.