There is no relief yet for the distributors of actor Rajinikanth’s Lingaa who are demanding compensation for the losses incurred consequent to distributing the film.
The distributors reportedly shared their grievances with the president of Nadigar Sangam, actor Sarath Kumar on Thursday.
Over the last few weeks, the distributors have been seeking Rajinikanth's intervention in the matter. They have even resorted to fasts to gain his attention.
The producer finally agreed to compensate 10% of the losses, but the distributors seek a substantial portion back. Industry analysts say t distributors owe theatres at least Rs. 18 crores and the total loss in Tamil Nadu alone is pegged around Rs. 30 crores. Sources said that the distributors were told not to get into a public spat and damage the reputation of actor Rajinikanth.
However, it is expected that a deal will be reached in a few days.
Meanwhile various State units of the Superstar's fan clubs have objected to the distributors’ demand .
A music director’s new innings
Yet another music director forays into a different area related to films. While some of his counterparts have chosen acting, James Vasanthan is all set to make his directorial debut with a musical film Vaanavil Vaazhkai .
“I have dreamt of making a musical for several years. I have penned a light-veined screenplay to attract the youngsters,” says Mr. Vasanthan who took nearly two years to finalise the artistes, who were also good singers.
Set in a college against the backdrop of rivalry among music bands, the movie revolves around 11 youngsters. “I have experimented with a musical on the lines of the genre of movies in the west where the actors sing and act,” he says.
The film has 17 songs, most of which fall in the genre of pop rock. “We didn’t put any restrictions on the duration of the songs. Some of them even go on for five minutes. They will engage viewers as they are interwoven with the script,” explains Mr. Vasanthan. Carnatic musician S. Sowmya has played a cameo role.
The anchor-turned-music composer has donned several hats. Apart from directing and composing music, he has penned lyrics and dialogues for the film that will release in March.
(Reporting by Udhav Naig and K. Lakshmi)
