Kaltha Press Meet

Kaltha Press Meet 

Certain movies influence the audiences to a greater magnitude and create some deep impact indeed. Such happens to be filmmaker Hari Uthraa’s KALTHA that revolves around the premise of medical wastes being deposited across the regions of Tamil Nadu. The team involving director Hari Uthraa, producer Malarkodi Ragupathy and actor Siva Nishanth were present for the occasion to interact about the film.

Speaking about the film, director Hari Uthraa said, “Kaltha will have a depiction of how every ordinary individual in our society must be aware about the crisis happening around them. This isn’t completely based on true story, but is deeply influenced by the real life incidents involving  the medical wastes deposited in areas like Nagercoil, Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The film’s lead characters played by Siva Nishanth and Merku Thodarchi Malai fame Antony is inspired from today’s youngsters, who aren’t limiting their active presence only with memes and social media but comes out to the streets and show their revolution.”  

Actor Siva Nishanth said, “This is a film that deals with a serious issue happening amidst us. It will be an entertaining film and at the same time will have a message to carry back home.”

Produced by Malarkodi Ragupathy, S Hari Uthraa and R.Usha for Malar Movie Makers in association with I Creations, the film has a star-cast including Antony of Merku Thodarchi Malai fame, Siva Nishanth, Ayraa, Divya, Appukutty, Gajaraj, Rajasimman, Tiger Thangadurai, Suresh, Muthuveera and Kaaka Muttai Sasi in important roles.

The film has musical score by K. Jai Krish and cinematography handled by B. Vasu with Muthu Muniasamy as the editor. Vairamuthu and Vidyasaagar are penning lyrics for the songs.

Prabhu Deva sir was like a God father to the entire team of Lakshmi Vijay

  There was something more special about the entire team of Lakshmi.

Everyone looked so much invigorating and high spirited. Moreover, one could feel the emotional connect that  everyone have with this film. 

Prabhu Deva rendered a short and crisp speech that had childlike heart of gesture. He said, “When we decided to make the film, we were sure about one thing that if a dance film is made, it should be on ‘Vera Level’ graph. 

More than ennobling Vijay as a good filmmaker, I would acclaim him as a good human being. This is the reason why I am working with him with over and again. I am sure, everyone will love this film beyond dance as it owns an emotional premise.”

Prabhu Deva also broke the news that he would be teaming up with Vijay for the tied time in Devi 2 and Sam CS will be composing music. 

Sharing his words of appreciations for his co-stars, he added, “Ditya will just eclipse us easily on the screens effortlessly. She is a genius and audience will accept it.”

Director Vijay had his emotional phrases uttered as he said, “Prabhu Deva sir is more like an elder brother to me. 

As he said, when we decided to make the film, the main motto was to come up with a substantial one. It was a baggage of huge responsibility on me, but with Prabhu sir on my side, things looked complete positive.

I owe a lot to Aishwarya Rajesh for accepting this role and she has done s beautiful job. 

The little girl Ditya will the steal the show hands down. I am thankful to Ravindran sir as many would buy the film only after watching the final output, but he made it happen immediately after hearing the script.”

Aishwarya Rajesh on her part said, “Initially, I was quite determined about playing peppy girl roles after Kaaka Muttai. 

While working in Parandhu Sella Vaa in Singapore, I got this opportunity and was quite reluctant. But soon after hearing the script by Vijay sir, I couldn’t say No. I am sure Lakshmi will be more than a film and dance.

It will definitely have an emotional connection with audiences.”

Music Director Sam CS said, “I grew up watching amazed with Prabhu Deva sir movies. 

It was a huge responsibility on me to compose music for this film. There is a special reason why people love this film. 

While working on the BGM, I would pause it for a while and people around me will ask me to play it immediately. So I discovered there is a lot of emotions than dance in this movie.”

Ravindran of Trident Arts said, “We have already seen the film and it has come out very well. 

I am sure it will be received very well by everyone.”