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**Ifroham4** · 08-24-2006, 10:54 AM

I hope that the end result is a slick, well produced movie (as opposed to tacky and ramshackle). The look and feel of the whole film will always play a vital role in any historical film.

I must say Barathi was a pleasant film to watch, but watching Sayaji Shinde play Barathi didn't sit comfortably with me. It comes down to familiarity with the language. I have no qualms about a non Tamil actor playing a character like Barathi (although i would prefer a Tamil one), but it was pretty obvious that Shinde wasn’t familiar with Tamil.

And will Periyar burst into song? I hazard to think.....

PS. As Joe said, Nadigar Thilagam showed interest in playing Periyar, but the project with Kalaignar didn't eventuate.

08-24-2006, 10:54 AM	#10
Ifroham4 Join Date Apr 2007 Posts 5,196 Senior Member	I hope that the end result is a slick, well produced movie (as opposed to tacky and ramshackle). The look and feel of the whole film will always play a vital role in any historical film. I must say Barathi was a pleasant film to watch, but watching Sayaji Shinde play Barathi didn't sit comfortably with me. It comes down to familiarity with the language. I have no qualms about a non Tamil actor playing a character like Barathi (although i would prefer a Tamil one), but it was pretty obvious that Shinde wasn’t familiar with Tamil. And will Periyar burst into song? I hazard to think..... PS. As Joe said, Nadigar Thilagam showed interest in playing Periyar, but the project with Kalaignar didn't eventuate.
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