The press conference of the film ‘Acoust’, starring actors Udaya – Ajmal – Yogi Babu in the lead roles, was held in Chennai.
Directed by Prabhu Srinivas, ‘Acoust’ features Udaya, Ajmal, Yogi Babu, Janvika, Prabhakar, Dani, Subhadra and others. I. Marudhanayakam has handled the cinematography and Naren Balakumar has composed the music for this film. Touted as an action-family entertainer, the film is jointly produced by Udaya – ‘Daya’ N. Panneerselvam – M. Thangavel on behalf of Jason Studios – Sachin Cinemas – Sri Dayakaran Cine Production and My Studios.
The press conference was held in Chennai as the film crew is busy promoting the film ‘Acoust’, which will be released in theaters worldwide on August 1st. The film crew participated in this.
Producer Panneerselvam said, “We started the work on this film on January 2nd this year and are releasing it in theaters worldwide on August 1st. I would like to express my first gratitude to actor Udaya for his full cooperation in completing a film so quickly and releasing it in theaters.
Director Prabhu Srinivas met us through Udaya and told us the story of the film. Since we liked the story he told, we started the work on the film with a pooja the next day. Following Udaya, actors Ajmal and Yogi Babu were signed to play important roles in the story. Following them, the director and Udaya selected the right people for their respective roles, including heroine Janvika, Pawan, Prabhakar, Bangalore Dani, and Subhadra.
In particular, Yogi Babu, while acting in the film, provided full cooperation by allotting fourteen days for Udaya.
Cinematographer Marudhanayakam, music composer Naren Balakumar, stunt master Silva, editor Shyam and other talented technicians also provided their full cooperation. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of them.
We have witnessed the hard work of actor Udaya in this film. I humbly request the fans and the media to give due recognition to his hard work. I request everyone to make this film a success,” he said.
Editor Shyam said, ”For technical technicians like editors, having to edit thriller genre action genre films can be an added incentive. In that way, the screenplay of the film Acoustic provided excitement during the editing process. This film is shaping up to be a seat-edge thriller. Udaya and director Prabhu Srinivas are working together in this film. We have tried some tricks to slow down the pace of the film’s script. Because the script of this film is very fast. I thank editor Praveen sir, Udaya sir and director Prabhu Srinivas sir for giving me the opportunity to edit such a film. The music of the film is also wonderful. This film is a seat-edge thriller that will appeal to all of you. I request everyone to support it,” he said.
Actor Dani said, ”The song in which I danced with actress Rambha in the song Oh Maria was released in 1999. After that, I am acting in this film again. Director Prabhu Srinivas went to America and did not want to do cinema. When I asked him, he said that he was taking a short break. But I prayed for him. After that, he called me and happily told me that he had an opportunity to direct a film starring Udaya.
At this time, they recreated the song ‘Oh Maria..’ on Vijay TV. For that, I came to Chennai from Bangalore and danced. At that moment, I got a call from director Prabhu Srinivas. I went straight to the shooting site of the film. There, he told me that I should play the role of an assistant police inspector.
Every artist is met by fans at the airport, in public places, in shopping malls and just one word, ‘I have seen your film’, and that gives that artist a huge boost. But no one recognized me or identified me. I was yearning for that. At that moment, he told me that if I wanted to play the role of an assistant police inspector, I would have to cut my hair. I thought.
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I acted with Nagesh in the film Minnale. I have acted with Goundamani in the film Kadhalar Dhina. I have acted with Vadivelu in the film Kavitai. I have acted with many comedy actors. In that sense, I wanted to act with Yogi Babu. That is why I agreed to act in this film. Since I want to act with everyone, not only Yogi Babu, but also Ajmal and Udaya, I agreed to act in the hope that I will get great recognition again if I act in this film. I also agreed to cut my hair. I have acted as an encounter specialist in this film. I thank director Prabhu Srinivas for giving me this opportunity.
The film releases on August 1. This is an important day for us. Make the film a success. Thank you,” he said.
Producer Sethu said, ”This is the film that we are eagerly waiting for and are involved in for the first time. Udaya is the reason for this. It was a simple meeting with him that made us join the film. Whatever story director Prabhu Srinivas told us, he has taken it exactly. Everything turned out to be positive for this film. The story of this film pulled out whatever it needed. We didn’t do anything. We gave it what it asked for. The film has come out well. I would like to thank the actors, actresses and technicians who worked on the film at this moment,” he said.
Music composer Naren Balakumar said, ”Working on the film AQUST was a good experience for me. We composed the songs for the film in January itself. The first copy was ready within six months. The main reason why I joined this team is Udaya. My first thanks to him.
There are three songs in this film. I believe that I have composed the background music to enhance the screenplay of this film. I request all of you to watch the film in theaters on August 1 and give your review,” he said.
Actor Prabhakar said, ”Although I have acted in a few films in Kannada, this is the first film I have acted in Tamil. I have acted in Kannada films directed by director Prabhu Srinivas. He was the one who gave me the opportunity to play the villain in this film. He would often say that he would use your talent when he got the chance. When he told me the story of the film, I happily agreed to act. I did not know Tamil. But after coming here, I learned Tamil. Also, since the character in the film is on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, they gave me the opportunity to speak in my own voice for the scenes I played in the film. I also thank actor Udaya for this.
My character in this film will be about chasing a bus, a car, and running. Due to this, I loved acting very much.
We all worked happily together as one family on the set. This experience is unforgettable,” he said.
Director Prabhu Srinivas said, “Although I have directed films in Kannada, my film career started in Tamil. I have worked as a choreographer for films starring Sundar C – Dhanush – Arjun. After working as a choreographer for more than 400 songs, when I got the opportunity to direct a film in Kannada, I went there and directed the film. I directed five films in a row with the same producer. After that, I produced and directed a film on my own. This is the seventh film to be released under my direction. But the first film in Tamil.
I have earned the name of an action film director in Kannada. When I made my debut in Tamil, I had thought of directing a very big film. For this, I met and held talks with some heroes like Lawrence and Vishal. But nothing was possible. At that moment, my family members said, ‘You should not think like that. When you directed the film in Kannada, it was a small film. But that film was released and became a huge success. So, they advised me to make the film you are directing a big success. After that, I went to America for six months.
After that, PRO Nikhil Murugan gave the lead role to this acoustic film. He was the one who was listening to Udaya’s story. He said to meet him and tell me the story. After that, I met him and told him the story. After listening to the whole story, he said that the story is good. Especially my character is good. He said that we will meet the producer tomorrow. The next day, the producers Panneerselvam – Thangavel – Udaya were there. The producers also liked the story. But everyone said that the budget was high. But during the 60 days of shooting, they provided all the facilities I asked for without any problems and completed the shooting. The technicians I got were also talented. So, I had complete freedom to make the film. We bought a bus for one and a half crore rupees, used it for shooting and then sent it for scrap. Udaya is the whole reason for this.
In this story, Ajmal played a role parallel to the hero. He has been providing full support from the moment he told the story to this day.
We held talks with Yogi Babu for another character in the story. After listening to the story, he agreed to act and as per our request, he gave a call sheet and cooperated for 14 days continuously.
Naren Balakumar has composed the music for this film. Even though my relative is a music composer, I wanted a new music composer for this film. For this, Udaya introduced Naren Balakumar, who composed the music for his film ‘Uttharau Maharaja’. I fell in love with his song as soon as I heard it. I also liked the songs composed by him in this film. My sons also liked it. If a song is sung by children at a young age, that song becomes a hit. Naren has mesmerized the background music as well as the songs. I am not exaggerating anything about this film, you will understand if you watch the film.
This film will mesmerize everyone. If there is any expectation about this film, it will be more than that. There will be twists in the screenplay that no one will guess. The film will be a must-watch from start to finish,” he said.
Leading actress Janhvika said, “This is my first Tamil film. ‘Acoust’ is releasing on August 1. I need all your support and love.
Thank you to the producer, director and Udaya for giving me the opportunity to act in this film.
This film has a beautiful love story. There are wonderful songs. There are fight scenes by Silva Master. There is comedy by Yogi Babu. Also, this film is a family entertainer. So I request everyone to go to the cinema hall and watch this film, enjoy it and support it,” he said.
Actor Ajmal said, “They say that if someone dares to succeed and takes action, the whole world will support him. Udaya is the biggest example of this. I know how hard he worked for this film from the first day the work of the film started.
The actors, actresses and technicians who worked on this film all worked together as one family. For this film God’s greatest blessing is there. That blessing continues till today.
Director Prabhu Srinivas had not only sculpted my character but also the character of the heroine Malar and the character of Udaya very well. Talented technicians have also worked in the film.
Speaking, the hero Udaya said, “I have acted again in the movie ‘Acoust’ after a gap of three and a half years.
It has been 25 years since I made my debut in cinema. I would like to express my first gratitude to the media that has been supporting me till today.
This stage is my favorite stage. After many struggles, I am standing here because I love cinema a lot. I have also been depressed in the last three years. After that, when I started traveling with the inspiration to succeed again, the story of this movie ‘Acoust’ is the story I heard.
Content is important in today’s Tamil cinema. For that, I was waiting for good content. Till today, I go to the theater to watch and enjoy any film. I started listening to the story in a way that suits the audience, realizing what the fans like and like.
Director Prabhu Srinivas first said that we can remake a film released in Kannada in Tamil. He said that it was a dark comedy, and I did not like it, so if there is any new content, I asked him to tell me. I also said that this is the budget for me. But the acoustic story he told is a big budget film. When I told this to the producer, they were in favor of it. That is why this film was made.
Director Prabhu Srinivas is a director with clarity. He has a great future in Tamil cinema. Prabhu Srinivas is also the director of producers.
If you journalists watch this film and appreciate it, the people of Tamil Nadu will accept it and make it a success.
In today’s environment, every film needs criticism. Even if you say that cinema does not need criticism for three days, cinema will definitely get criticism. So every film needs criticism. It would be good if they are healthy. The artists involved will have an opportunity to correct their mistakes.
Everyone who worked on this film is like my family. I thank all of them at this moment.
Thanks to Editor Shyam, Executive Producer Sivashankaran, Director Raja, Actors Bangalore Dani, Prabhakar, Music Composer Naren Balakumar, Hero Ajmal, Heroine Janhvika, Producer – Thambi Panneerselvam, Producer – Thambi Sethu, Actress Subhadra, Cinematographer Marudhanayakam, Rangoli Film Producer Sathish, Producer – Actor D. Siva for coming to this event.
I would also like to thank Stunt Master Silva, Yogi Babu, Editor Praveen, and Director Prabhu Solomon for their full cooperation in this film.
This film will keep the fans excited for 2 hours and 10 minutes. Every character in the film has been created to be enjoyable. We have presented good content and a good film. I request you to watch, enjoy and support it,” he said.
Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that at this event, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of the deceased stuntman S Mohanraj, veteran actress Saroja Devi, and director Velu Prabhakaran, as requested by Udaya.
