Vishal had a tough time with his producer during the release of Ayogya, so much so that he has now decided to produce his own films. Confirming this in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, he said, “Why face the risk of going through this again when I can make it happen for myself? I know I have the infrastructure and the power to produce my own films. So, I’ve resolved to never depend on a producer who might pull the rug from under me in the last minute.”
Ayogya was produced by B Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker. While Vishal played the lead, Raashi Khanna was the heroine. The supporting cast included Parthiban, director KS Ravi Kumar, Sachu, Vamsi Krishna and Pooja Devariya. The technical crew comprised Sam CS for music composition, while the cinematography and editing was by VI Karthik of Thupparivaalan fame and A Sreekar Prasad respectively. Ayogya released on May 10 amidst a lot of expectations and is doing well in theatres. According to Vishal, the film lost close to Rs 4 crore due to the issues with the producer.
Speaking about his upcoming film, Vishal said that it will be based on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Considering the fact that it is a very sensitive subject, he said that he is writing the script personally so that they don’t face any issues later on. On shooting in Pakistan, the actor-producer said that it is impossible considering the current situation, following which some locations in Jaipur have been earmarked as the place resembles Pakistan in many ways.
There are also reports that Vishal will be commencing the shoot for the sequel of his 2018 hit Irumbuthirai. The sequel will not be directed by PS Mithran, who was at the helm of the original, but by debutant Anand, a former associate to director Ezhil. An official confirmation regarding the film’s cast and crew is expected in the coming weeks.
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