Even as the cassettes and CDs were distributed in the outlets, the sales are supposed to have been super. Producer A M Ratham entered Green Park with this happy news for the press meet today.
Director Perarasu, heroine Asin clad in jeans and t-shirt, music composer Srikant Deva were all present.
"I have sculpted 'Sivakasi' just that little bit better than 'Thirupachi.' The film should be very satisfying to women," explained Perarasu about the merits of the film, before elaborating on the Vijay-Asin characters. He did not forget to talk about the peppy dance number by Nayantara!
When asked, "You have written all the songs yourself without giving an opportunity to other lyricists," Perarasu responded saying "There's no need for poets to write songs in my film. As long as one has a way with words, it is enough. That's why I took the task upon myself. 'Kumbida pona deivam kurukkey vandhadhamma' is a common statement. Why do we need a poet to pen that line?"
So, we challenged him by asking, "Kannadasan also wrote an ordinary line like 'Ponaal pogattum podaa.' Does that mean he is not a poet?" and Perarasu's face shrank a bit. Getting a grasp on the situation, producer A M Rathnam patted Perarasu on the shoulder before any further drastic remarks were made!
The next person to face questions was Asin.
"You did some super acting in 'Gajini.' What about 'Sivakasi'?"
Thanking us for the compliments paid for her acting skills in 'Gajini,' the Kerala beauty proceeded to explain about her role in 'Sivakasi.'
"I play a college girl in 'Sivakasi.' My character in the film is quite intelligent. I have done more comedy in this film than in 'Gajini.' People will definitely enjoy my portrayal," smiled Asin happily.
We were almost tempted to write a poem to her beauty!
