‘What is Tamil cinema’s identity?’ Karthi sparks debate ahead of Vaa Vaathiyaar release
Karthi, who is gearing up for the release of Vaa Vaathiyaar on December 12, said Tamil cinema must push boundaries to maintain its identity. Speaking at the film’s pre-release event, he shared that he often wonders what defines Tamil films today. He said, “I always think that Telugu makers are doing big films and Malayalam makers are doing different films. What’s the identity of Tamil films? We can’t do new things if we are scared to try. We need to break the barriers.” The actor is returning to theatres after a year, following Meiyazhagan. In Vaa Vaathiyaar, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, he plays a character inspired by late actor and political icon MG Ramachandran. Karthi praised Nalan’s approach, saying the filmmaker brings a unique style to Tamil cinema. Karthi praises Nalan Kumarasamy’s vision Calling Nalan a director with a strong fan base, Karthi said many people ask him whether he is working with Nalan, as per Cinema Express. He shared, “Many directors like him. Any set I go to, they ask me, ‘Are you working …
