This Article is From Jun 30, 2014

K Vishwanath Happy to Appear With K Balachander in Uttama Villain

K Vishwanath Happy to Appear With K Balachander in Uttama Villain

Both the directors will be seen together onscreen for the first time in Uttama Villain

Highlights

  • Ace Telugu filmmaker K Vishwanath, who has always admired films made by K Balachander over the years, says he's extremely happy to be working with him in Tamil comedy Uttama Villain featuring superstar Kamal Haasan.
  • "In our heyday, Balachander and I always wanted to spend time on each other's film sets. We wanted to learn from each other but it never happened because we were extremely busy back then. I'm glad we are now working together in a film," Vishwanath told IANS.
  • Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan managed to rope in both the talented filmmakers in Uttama Villain, which is being directed by Ramesh Arvind.
  • Vishwanath and Balachander have made some brilliant films with Mr Haasan over the years such as Sagara Sangamam, Swati Mutyam, Arangetram, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai and Apoorva Raagangal.
  • "Kamal convinced us and brought us on board. We enjoyed shooting with actors of this generation," he added.
  • The film's shooting has almost been wrapped up but for some patch work. It is slated to release in September.
Chennai: Ace Telugu filmmaker K Vishwanath, who has always admired films made by K Balachander over the years, says he's extremely happy to be working with him in Tamil comedy Uttama Villain featuring superstar Kamal Haasan.

"In our heyday, Balachander and I always wanted to spend time on each other's film sets. We wanted to learn from each other but it never happened because we were extremely busy back then. I'm glad we are now working together in a film," Vishwanath told IANS.

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan managed to rope in both the talented filmmakers in Uttama Villain, which is being directed by Ramesh Arvind. (Also Read: Kamal plays double role in the film)

Vishwanath and Balachander have made some brilliant films with Mr Haasan over the years such as Sagara Sangamam, Swati Mutyam, Arangetram, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai and Apoorva Raagangal.

"Kamal convinced us and brought us on board. We enjoyed shooting with actors of this generation," he added.

The film's shooting has almost been wrapped up but for some patch work. It is slated to release in September.
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