Actor Arulnithi: ‘There are no heroes today. Only characters’
Actor Arulnithi discusses his upcoming film 'Arulvaan' and his collaborative process with director Ganesh Vinayakan. He explains his hesitation regarding his role as an IAS officer, which was initially pitched as a cameo but evolved into a more significant part.
Why it matters
Provides insight into the collaborative creative process in the Tamil film industry and highlights the professional dynamics between actors and directors.
If one knew actor Arulnithi solely from his stringently curated filmography, he might come across as a serious actor who might be a bit reticent in real life. But those who have seen his interviews, and a select few who have had the pleasure of conversing with him off the record, would know that Arulnithi is a hoot. He throws caution to the wind and opens up like a child eager to show all that he is, and it is on you to curate the parts that make the most sense to you. “I am just being myself, and I talk to everyone like how I would talk to my friends,” he says as we sit down for a freewheeling chat ahead of the release of his film, Arulvaan .
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