Mumbai: Versatile actor Arvind Swamy, who has ruled the Southern film industry for a long time, says he hopes to wield the megaphone soon.”I have plans to get into direction. Yes, I have written two scripts that I will be directing soon in a year or so. I am not sure whether it will be in Hindi or Tamil,” Arvind told IANS.
Arvind, who made his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam’s 1992 film “Roja”, is returning to the Hindi film world with debutant director Tanuj Bhramar’s upcoming film “Dear Dad”The actor feels now audiences have changed and they are more receptive to new ideas.”I was not working for a while, but now I wanted to come back and enjoy my work.
These days audiences have also changed… They are more receptive to new ideas. I didn’t want to do the regular films. Now, it’s my time to choose films with so many options that I have,” he said. “Dear Dad” is a bitter-sweet coming-of-age story involving a father-son duo — 14 year old Shivam and his 45-year-old father Nitin Swaminathan.
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Is Naveen Polishetty’s Approach Worrying Directors?
Actor Naveen Polishetty is widely appreciated for his energetic screen presence and impeccable comic timing. However, recent buzz in film circles suggests that his increasing involvement in the creative aspects of filmmaking is making some directors cautious about collaborating with him.
According to industry talk, Naveen is said to be actively participating in several creative decisions during filmmaking. His inputs reportedly extend to screenplay discussions, scene structuring, and shaping the overall narrative flow of a project.
While some in the industry see this as a reflection of his passion for cinema and storytelling, a few filmmakers feel that the level of involvement can sometimes cross the usual boundaries expected from an actor.
Sources suggest that the concern among certain directors revolves around how credit and responsibility might be perceived after a film’s release. Critics argue that if a film underperforms, the director is likely to face most of the blame. On the other hand, if the film turns out to be a success, Naveen’s performance and creative contributions could be highlighted as major reasons behind the positive outcome.
Because of this perception, some established directors are reportedly hesitant to work with him. However, relatively new or independent filmmakers may still be more open to collaborating with Naveen, viewing the partnership as an opportunity despite the potential challenges.
