‘I encountered a lot of paranormal activities during the filming of Sabdham’ – Actor Aadhi,

‘I rejected Mirugam 2 offer as the story didn’t look engaging’ – Actor Aadhi,

‘I have done a unique and exceptional role in Sabdham’ – Actor Aadhi

Following the awe-inspiring cinematic experience of ‘Eeram’, both director Arivazhagan and actor Aadhi are back to offer yet another astounding theatrical gift to the audience with their new-fangled supernatural thriller titled ‘Sabdham’. Given that this marks the second collaboration between the two after a span of 15 years since their successful film ‘Eeram,’ the anticipation surrounding this project has significantly increased.

The film stars Lakshmi Menon as the heroine, with Simran, Laila, M.S. Bhaskar, Rajeev Menon, Reddy Kingsley and others playing important roles. Thaman has composed the music for this film, which is in the supernatural thriller genre. The film will be released in theaters on Feb-28 (tomorrow).

Marking this special occasion, actor Aadhi interacted with the press and media fraternity pertaining to the experience and the process of creating this movie ‘Sabdham’.

Here are some excerpts from the press meet held recently in Chennai…

“The film marks my second collaboration with director Arivazhagan after ‘Eeram’. While making this movie, we weren’t capable of understanding each other’s thought process, but now, we are so acquainted that we know the needs and expectations of each other. Significantly, it helped a lot while crafting and materialising our ambitious project ‘Sabdham’. His approach to scene creation is remarkable; he attends to every detail with great beauty. This film was ideally suited for our collaboration. Since completing this film, I feel a strong urge to undertake multiple projects at a quicker pace. I am particularly eager to collaborate with Arivazhagan consecutively.”

“Although there are few emotional bonding between the character that I and Lakshmi Menon play, we don’t have any physical intimacy sequences in this movie. It’s because, the film does not fall under the romantic genre; however, it does encompass themes of love. The contributions of all involved, including Lakshmi Menon, Simran, Laila, Rajeev Menon, and M.S. Bhaskar, are vital to the overall success of this project.”

“In this film, I appear as a paranormal investigator getting into a supernatural world, and the role I play, is something that hasn’t been witnessed before in Indian Cinema. It’s something fresh and unique. Courtesy to the insights provided by Arivazhagan during his research, which was totally educative. During this process, we were quite shocked by bone of the eminent icons in this respective field – Gaurav Tiwari, whose untimely demise remains a mystery. When I started my own research about him, I was literally surprised and shocked to witness some of his encounters. At one juncture, I started feeling that there are some similarities between him and me. I had aspirations of pursuing pilot training, but my path led me to cinema. He encountered paranormal phenomena while pursuing his pilot training, which prompted him to delve deeper into the subject, ultimately establishing an office in Mumbai and conducting numerous investigations.”

“While shooting the film, we experienced some paranormal encounters, and we could sense it very well. During those times, we would instantly alert our team members, ensuring that the shooting is completed instantly and we leave that place. We can say that we got used to it a little in a few days. While working on the film Eeram, I did not believe in ghosts. However, when I started researching for my character in this film and watched videos, I do believe to some extent that paranormal things might exist.

When it comes to choosing scripts, I don’t delineate it as Tamil and Telugu, but make sure that I feel those scripts are close to my heart and convincing. Much importantly, if the audiences will like them, and can connect with them. .This year, I have a couple of films coming up in Tamil – Sabdham and Maragatha Nanayam-2. The shooting of Maragatha Nanayam-2 will begin next month with the same team.

In Telugu, I am currently acting in the second part of Akandha along with Balakrishna. He also watched the trailer of Sabdham and praised it.

If you’re looking for the answer if I am keen on playing hero or villain, I would choose to embody a villain rather than a hero. The role of a villain is particularly intriguing due to the absence of significant constraints on the character. Notable actors such as Ajith, Vijay express a desire to take on villainous roles. Ultimately, the narrative should dictate the character’s alignment. It is often suggested that in certain films, the hero may exhibit traits similar to those of a villain. If this is the case, then such a portrayal is likely to be well-received. It is essential to cater to the preferences of the audience.

Creating a sequel to a successful film isn’t an issue, however, it is essential that the sequel owns a compelling narrative. Failing to do so risks diminishing the impact of the original film. When approached regarding a sequel to Mirugam, I found the proposed storyline unappealing. This is the reason I didn’t want to do this film.

As a producer, I always desire to make a commercial film, but but I also see that very few producers aspire to produce unique content-driven movies, which has a strong storytelling. While I acknowledge this reality, assembling a capable team for such projects is crucial and presents its own challenges. This complexity contributes to my gradual approach to filmmaking.

When it comes to priority, I feel ‘Direction’ as my top priority. However it needs and demands a lot of patience, which I think is something that I lack, and it can be stressful as well. Consequently, I am currently focusing solely on acting.

When it comes to sharing the scripts and projects with my wife, I don’t see it as a mandatory thing, but casually share it as a friend. Given her understanding of my preferences, she is able to consider the story from my perspective. Ultimately, the final decision rests with me.

When it comes to acting closely with female co-stars, I make it a point to inform my wife, Nikki Galrani, beforehand. Her experience in the film industry allows her to assess whether such interactions are necessary or just superficial. If the narrative does not necessitate it, she will certainly express her disapproval.

After working with my brother in Yagavarayanum Naa Kaakha, my brother has narrated a good script to me, and it’s quite interesting. We will be soon working together for this special project.”

Following “Yavarum Naa Kaakka,” my brother has proposed another intriguing story. I intend to participate in it when the timing is appropriate.