'Pasanga 2' success: Suriya gifts a car to Pandiraj

Suriya is super happy with the success of Pasanga 2 that the actor has presented a brand new car to director Pandiraj. When called Pandiraj to confirm the news, the director shared a lot of things about the success of Pasanga 2 and also on his future projects…
Pasanga 2 has become a sleeper hit. What’s your current mind set?
As a team, we are extremely happy that parents and kids are enjoying the film to the core. People messaging their appreciations through whatsapp and they are recommending their friends and family members to watch the film.
Everyone in the trade is happy with the box office result, what more can we ask for?
But few critics have said that the film is preachy…
I could have made Pasanga 2 as a documentary or an award winning film and I’m capable of doing it but the message wouldn’t have reached to large number of audiences.
Also, as a filmmaker, I always want to eradicate the worries of laymen by providing wholesome entertainment along with a strong message.May be after a week, people might forget what has been told in Pasanga 2 but there would be a slight impact.
Today, audiences are giving standing ovation for Pasanga 2 and I’m sure that it won’t be happening for Idhu Namma Aalu or Kathakali. The reason behind doing such children films is the satisfaction, which we get by conveying an important message to the society.
Producer Suriya’s comment after watching the film…
Suriya sir is delighted with the response he is getting from his fans and family members. I was told that Sivakumar sir moved to tears while Suriya’s mother gave a standing ovation. Suriya has told me that his mom had never reacted this much in her life but Pasanga 2 has deeply moved her.
Suriya has also told me about how Jo felt for missing Pasanga 2 as she loved the way Amala Paul’s character got portrayed.
About Idhu Namma Aalu…
I’m sure that Idhu Namma Aalu will be a huge hit. The film has strong feel good factor, especially the chemistry between Simbu and Nayan will the highlight.
The film is all about phone conversations and incidents that are happening in the four months gap between Simbu and Nayanthara from their engagement to marriage. Yes, there is a slight delay over the inclusion of a song but hopefully the film’s producer T Rajendar will sort it out soon.
Kathakali…
Kathakali will be a racy thriller, we have tried to create mood like Korean movies with night effect and rains. The running time will be less than two hours and it will be completely different from my previous movies.
Again, I’m confident with the output and it will be yet another successful film in my career.
Will you be making a complete art film without commercial elements? In other words, critic friendly movies like Pasanga and not another Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga?
I still regret for making a film like Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga but it has opened a new market for me in the industry and increased my remuneration. I can continue to make award winning films but before that need to stabilize my position in the industry and for that, I’ve to give commercial hits.
When I was twenty one, my family struggled to provide proper food but now, I’m in a good position. After making some money here, I will definitely make films, which are tailor made for award functions.
What’s next?
After Kathakali, should ensure that Idhu Namma Aalu gets released within this year and only then, I can fully concentrate on my next script.