The audio launch of ‘Christina Kathirvelan’, a film produced by Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Dream Factory, directed by S.J.N. Alex Pandian and starring Kaushik Sri Ram and Pradeepa, presented by Mr. Delta Creations, was held in Chennai. Directors S.R. Prabhakaran, Vijay Sri, Michael K. Raja, ‘Bigg Boss’ celebrities Vishnu and Sibi were present as special guests at the event.
Directed by debutant director S.J.N. Alex Pandian, ‘Christina Kathirvelan’ features Kaushik Ram, Pradeepa, Singam Puli, Kanja Karuppu, Jayakumar, Arul T. Shankar, D.S.R., ‘Chilmisham’ Siva, Janani and many others in the lead roles. The film has cinematography by Prahat Muniyasamy and music by N.R. Raghunandan. The film, which is being prepared as a village love story, is produced by Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi on behalf of Sri Lakshmi Dream Factory. Karthik Veerappan is working as a co-producer on behalf of Mr. Delta Creations.
Directors S. R. Prabhakaran, Vijay Sri, and Michael K. Raja, who attended the audio launch of the film, which will be released in theaters worldwide on November 7, were special guests and the film crew received the music.
Speaking at the event, producer Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi said, “The artists who worked on this film are new, so the experience was new. They have created a quality work. I request everyone to visit the theater and support them.”
Co-producer Karthik Veerappan said, “Recently, there have been few rural love stories in the Tamil film industry. We hope that Christina Kathirvelan will fill that gap. The story of this film will be like the normal events that happen in our homes. But it will be painfully realistic. The director has beautifully explained how this should be told to the next generation. I request everyone to visit the cinema and watch this film and enjoy it,” he said.
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy said, “I worked on a short film directed by director Alex Pandian six years ago. For that, I received Rs. 1500 as salary from him for the first time. At that time, he promised that if I directed the film, you would be the cinematographer. After that, after two years, we traveled with him and visited many locations. This work continued for three years. We discussed going there and shooting these scenes in these places. We worked happily during the shooting. The climax scene We were also emotional while making the film. We hope the film has turned out well. Music composer Raghunandan has done a wonderful job for this film,” he said.
Speaking, Director Michael K. Raja said, ”More than eighty percent of the directors have succeeded here by directing small films. As far as the song scenes and preview of the film are concerned, all the actors and actresses have acted naturally. Kaushik Ram, the hero of the film, is smart when seen in person. It seemed like how he could have played that character. But he has acted wonderfully on screen. He also has a great future. Congratulations. Heroine Pradeepa has also acted well. My congratulations to her too. The name of the director of the film is Alex Pandian. There is dignity in that name. We hope the film will be of the same level. All the songs are good. Especially Urumi.. the song created a good vibe. My congratulations to all the crew who worked on the film to make the film a success,” he said.
Speaking, Director Vijay Sri said, ”Christina Kathirvelan I knew everything from the moment the work started. The reason is that director Alex Pandian is my assistant. It was when he worked with me in the film ‘Powder’ that cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy was introduced. He worked as a cinematographer for the film ‘Hara’, which I directed. When we were looking for a newcomer as the hero for the film, Kaushik Ram, who had played a small role in the film ‘Hara’, was selected.
There are many challenges while making a film. Director Alex faced them. A friend named Pandian helped him in this. He is the one who has put Alex on this stage. So I sincerely wish Alex and Pandian both success,” he said.
Bigg Boss fame actor Sibi said, “When I watch the songs and the preview of this film, I feel the same as when I watched the film ‘Kaadhal’ directed by Balaji Sakthivel. I don’t know why, but I had a similar feeling while watching that film. The music is a great strength of this film. Raghunandan has given wonderful songs. He has also given good background music. I wish this film to be a great success just like the film Kaadhal was a huge success,” he said.
Actor Vishnu said, “They said this film was a small film. The director told this story to so many producers, and they rejected it, and finally this producer agreed to produce it. So first of all, we should thank the producer. In that way, the producer has given the director an opportunity. This film is good. It seems that it will run well in the theaters. The entire crew is excited. I have seen the reels of Pratibha, the heroine of the film. In it, they would have danced with energy. She would have also rapped. Very talented. I was expecting her to act as an actress in the film. It happened today. My congratulations to her too.
My congratulations to Kaushik Rami, the hero of the story. He has acted well. The hero is white, they asked me how he would have acted in this role. I also faced the same criticism. Is it our mistake to be born white? At the same time, some people will say that you are smart as soon as you see him. There is nothing wrong with being white. But you should only enjoy watching how far he has done justice to the role he has played.
Music composer Raghunandan has an immense sense of humor. Those who have been with him know this. His ‘trademark’ laugh is unique. He is a favorite music composer for directors. He is talented enough to give what the directors ask for.
I pray to God that this film gets more theaters and screenings,” he said.
Music composer Raghunandan said, “All the films that come to me for music only come after the shooting is completed. They showed the film only after the shooting of Christina Kathirvelan was completed. There were many variations in the film. It starts in a village, travels to college, and then another couple is introduced in the script. Since it was like this, I had told the director that the background music for this would be delayed. The director said that he could create the song first. He had filmed a lot of montage scenes. We first created a love song with that. In that way, we created the song ‘Cellatti..’. I composed only one tune for that song. The director listened to it and said okay. He expressed his desire that all the songs should be energetic. He said that there should be no war anywhere. Similarly, he said okay for all the songs to be in one tune. The background music for the film was a challenge for me. Like the film ‘Thenmerku Paruvakatru’, I worked on this too as a challenge. Especially in the climax scene, the director’s sea of mentality was amazing. You will feel this when you watch the film. The director accepted many of the suggestions I made regarding the sound system of this film.
This film speaks a lot of things. It teaches good things to the younger generation. You will talk about it yourself after watching the climax scene. There is a huge amount of compassion in this film. I praised the film ‘Ayoddhi’ on this same platform. The media should also support this.
When I watch the film, I will pay close attention to whether the actors have acted artificially anywhere. All the actors and actresses acted very naturally in this film. So my congratulations to them too,” he said.
Actress Pradeepa said, ”I thank the director for choosing me for the role of Christina and giving me a chance. I have been a fan of music composer Raghunandan since the film ‘Neerparavaisi’. I am proud to have worked with him in this film.
It is a college love story set in a rural setting. This film will have an impact on the fans like the impact of the films ‘Paruthiveeran’ and ‘Myna’. The director has put forward a point in the film. That is, that point will appear as a question to all the men who watch this film. Only you know what the answer is. The film will be released in theaters on November 7th. Everyone should watch and support it,” he said.
Actor Kaushik Ram said, “I am grateful to the director and Nikhil Murugan for giving me the opportunity to act in this film. The experience of working in this film was interesting. I stayed in Kumbakonam and got to know the people there and acted in this film. My hometown is Mayiladuthurai. But I have never traveled to Kumbakonam. The affection and love of the people there amazed me.
We have worked as layers in this film. This is a village love story. Especially a one-sided love story. How a lover struggles to express his love and how he keeps it within himself. The director has shown this in this film. The director has also told many things that are necessary for the society. So I hope everyone will like this film.
New young talents who do not have any cinema background have worked in this film. I see this as a big thing. I have been looking for opportunities since 2019. I have learned many things through this film, “he said.
Director S J N Alex Pandian said, “From the start of the film’s work with the title Christina Kathirvelan to the present, the journey has been like sitting on the roof of an airplane. We have worked for two years for this. The producers are the best.
Producer Prabhakar Sthapathi is a world-renowned Sthapathi. He has no connection with this industry. We have brought him to this industry. Every time we go to his house, his hospitality surprises us. He celebrates us.
The producer gives me money and doesn’t even ask me what’s wrong. Similarly, when I went to him with a problem, co-producer Karthik Veerappan also gave me money and helped me. However, it took me two years to make this film and bring it to this stage. Because that’s the state of Tamil cinema today. I chose Kaushik Ram, who is a newcomer. He also gave us full cooperation in every way.
When Pradeepa told him the story, he liked it very much. He asked a lot of questions. Also, the salary was not important to me. The story is good and she agreed to act. She has a lot of talent. She will also become a great heroine in the future. I also wish her all the best.
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy, when I saw him, was only 15-16 years old. At that time, he had done cinematography for 40 short films. I received training in directing and screenwriting from a film training institute. My plan was to become a director later.
I showed twenty minutes of the film on my cell phone to my friend and co-producer of the film, Karthik Veerappan. After watching it, he became emotional and has been supporting the film till now. He conducted the promotional event held in Madurai for this film very well. He also conducted a grand promotional event at Nehru College. His hard work was not ordinary. For that, I express my gratitude to him at this moment.
After I finished writing the screenplay for this film, the name of the first technical artist I wrote to was N. R. Raghunandan. I saw the film ‘Neerparavai’. After seeing the background score of that film, I decided that he should compose the music for my first film. His amazing talent can be seen in this film. Especially in the 25-minute climax, his background score will definitely be talked about. In that sense, this is not a small film. It is a big film. He has worked a lot for the sound system. He has also contributed to the business of this film.
My guru is Vijay Sri. Even though I trained at a film training institute, I got acquainted with him in the free time and worked with him as an assistant in the film Powder. I was with him during the release of both the films ‘Powder’ and ‘Hara’. So I came to know about the process of theatrical coordination for the release of the film. So this film is being released in a large number of good theatres in Tamil Nadu. It is also being released in 20 theatres in Kerala. Talks are underway to release the film in Karnataka as well. NR Raghunandan created opportunities for this. No small film would have received such a reception. So this is not a small film, but a big one. I request the media to also support this. I would like to thank the actors, actresses, and technicians who acted in this film.
Director S. R. Prabhakaran said, “Christina Kathirvelan is a beautiful title. It reminded me of the film Idu Kathirvelan Kadhal, which I directed. My congratulations to the producer who made the film and to everyone who worked with the director who directed it. Producer Sthapathy said. The architect must have chosen a good story. So I believe this film will be a great film.
All the songs featured in the films ‘Thenmerku Paruvakatru’, ‘Neerparavai’ and ‘Sundarapandian’, which were released with the music of composer N. R. Raghunandan, were successful albums. Recently, he made the song ‘Katru Oru Pattam Pola..’ a success in the film ‘Ayodhi’. I heard this song recently. I immediately contacted him and talked to him about the song for an hour. Only people with great musical knowledge can create songs like this. He has a lot more to go for his talent. The festival song featured in this film is excellent.
When you see the title of this film, it seems like a love story between a Christian girl and a Hindu boy. Generally, when a writer writes a story based on society, caste, or religion, he has to write with more responsibility than writing a normal story.
When we write about love, we forget to write about the parents of the lovers. We only write where we get applause. At the same time, when we write a story based on society, religion, or caste, I hope that both sides of a coin are equal. I hope that this film will be like that. If there is a fair solution that everyone likes, it will definitely be a successful film. They spoke emotionally while talking about the climax of the film on this stage. I hope that this will affect the audience watching the film and they will like it. I wish this film a big success,” he said.
