'Vaazhai' sheds light on the lives of the labourers working in a banana plantation in Tirunelveli and is inspired by the director's childhood experiences.
Published Sep 18, 2024 | 1:50 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 18, 2024 | 1:50 PM
Mari Selvaraj hints at the possibility of 'Vaazhai 2'. (X)
Director Mari Selvaraj, known for his impactful Tamil films, has opened up about the possibility of making Vaazhai 2—a sequel to his latest release Vaazhai.
The Tamil film, currently running in theatres, is based on the director’s childhood experiences. It garnered widespread acclaim since its release.
At the film’s success event held recently, Mari Selvaraj shared his thoughts about the positive reception of Vaazhai.
Set in a banana plantation in Tirunelveli, Vaazhai sheds light on the lives of the labourers working there. Drawing from his own life, the director used the film as a medium to tell a deeply personal story.
Speaking at the event, Mari Selvaraj reflected on the possibility of continuing the story with a sequel, Vaazhai 2.
“Vaazhai was made to convey who Mari Selvaraj is. If you still have any confusion, I will keep making more films to tell my story. There are also possibilities of making Vaazhai 2. There are many more stories to tell, and I will make the sequel with the same cast because there is more pain and stories behind this,” the filmmaker said.
However, he did not specify when the sequel could be expected.
Nikhila Vimal, who played a significant role as a teacher in the film, praised Mari Selvaraj’s direction and shared her joy in being part of the project.
Vaazhai was not only appreciated by critics but also performed well at the box office, grossing close to ₹20 crore.
A still from Mari Selvaraj’s latest outing, ‘Vaazhai’. (X)
Addressing the media after the success meet, Mari Selvaraj reiterated his commitment to making Vaazhai 2, promising that it would delve deeper into the life of the character Sivanaindha and explore more of the pain and stories behind the original film.
He also assured the audience that he has many more stories to tell and aims to continue impressing his viewers with future projects.
Vaaazhai is presented by Navvi Studios, and Farmer’s Master Plan Production, with Red Giant Movies handling the release.
The cast includes Ponvel M, Raghul R, Kalaiyarasan, Nikhila Vimal, J Sathish Kumar, Dhivya Duraisamy, and Janaki. The technical crew consists of cinematographer Theni Eswar and editor Suriya Pradhaman, with music composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
Meanwhile, Disney+ Hotstar secured the digital streaming rights for Vaazhai. The film will be available on the platform from 27 September.
(Edited by Y Krishna Jyothi)
