I didn't feel any scene in the movie is irrelevant. I really loved the movie. I had both karthi & arvind swami characters inside me. Could relate more of myself to several scenes in the movie. ❤
Please don't change, Prem. You are a rare gem in tamil cinema, a true artist with a pure soul and conscience. It's a shame the scenes were deleted. There was discomfort while watching that scene but we could tell it was by design. You made a movie that did what you wanted it to do, your movie made people think. And it's wanted at least a few of them to change, including me. Be proud of what you have made. And continue making movies with your grammar.
@@MrKumargopalan spoiling school going kids? bruh, having one or two such experiences in life shapes a person, there's ntg wrong with teenage love, it's an important part of a person's life.
And also he showed a naturally occurring thing and that too without any in appropriate scenes how long we are going to shy away from natural things and put girls and boys in separate classes
27.43 That was the best explanation ever for the human mind, How secured and the innocent we are at the same time. Really Prem kumar made a best film of this decade, after kadasi vivasayi. This is the something stays in the heart for ever. Hope it will receive the national award!! Really Thank you for making this film sir.
To director Prem, this movie is one of the best I have seen in the last decade… moved me, made me think, made me sad, made me happy….. what a splendid movie … please continue this pattern
3 best movies of all time for me: 1. Kadaisi Vivasayi 2. Meiyazhagan 3. Irandam porin kadaisi gundu. I love you PremKumar. I love the way you think which is similar to me. That’s how I’m connected to you. Great job man. Don’t trim or delete scenes from your movies. Be real & true to yourself.
This interview makes me go and watch Meiyazhagan once again in theatre. I am totally amazed by Mr. Prem Kumar views. How easily we as audience degrade an artist just because we didn't like the film as we expect it to be.
That one scene at the end, when a flower selling lady puts kungumam on Arulmozhi's forehead. My heart felt so light. Magic of the moving images. Thank you so much Prem. Loved it.
As a person born and brought up in Chennai - having grown up with first cousins… I could relate a lot with Aravindswamy’s character… that is exactly me… I have ended up creating a shell around me after my family went through an economic downturn and the way we were treated differently pre and post the change of fortune… while we are comfortable today… I still cannot get over that phase and hence I became the “Arunmozhi” in Meiyazhagan! Meiyazhagan is truly a gem of a film!
I'm an SO GLAD I watched this film before those 15mins were edited out. It adds so much depth to Karthi's character. The audience today is used to bland, fast paced narratives that most of us don't seem to get what the filmmaker is trying to say through those issues. I feel it's about empathy. Karthi's character being empathetic to everyone around him (irrespective of whether they are directly related to him) is what makes him so special. My dad who usually hates watching films in theatre these days loved this film. HE couldn't stop talking about his childhood after it. That is what a good film is supposed to do. Meiyazhagan is a BRILLIANT film.
I saw the movie on Friday and again saw it on 2-oct. I felt why did they trim the movie. That was the most important issue. I feel sad for the director. I love the scene when Aravind swamy put the jewellery that he bought for his sister. I cried. Awesome movie sir
Same I watched it on Sunday and again on Oct 2, yes those important scenes were removed, looks more political than for sake of duration. Felt really bad
@@Rajkumar-ho2im the bond between Arvind Swamy and his sister seems very poorly placed by the director. They went ways apart when the sister was too little and young. The bond between them is so cinematic.
@@MrKumargopalanI think they kept in touch. Remember the Chittappa family stays far from Thanjavur hence, Arul’s family must have maintained the relationship probably not so frequently. Remember even Arul’s wife knows about her and aware of her attitude when Arul said the sister threatens to stop the wedding if Arul won’t come.
15:06 Hearing the word plumber will only bring Muthu to my mind from now on, instead of Johnny Sins. Also, thanks for making me aware of Maruthupandian whose work I need to explore now.
Here’s a refined version of your passage: “Everyone here is asking for more movies like this one (of course, take your time with the writing). I hope these comments encourage him as he works on future films. After all, you’re not an ice cream seller trying to please everyone. The people commenting here are deeply connected to this movie, just like I am. They share the same concern: what if he struggles to find a producer for his upcoming novels? Or worse, what if negative feedback pushes him to alter his original ideas? From the interview, we learned how this movie evolved from a short film, through rejections, to a novel, and finally to the big screen. What a journey-like a mother giving birth, but in this case, it took more than 10 months. We got similar mixed reviews for Anbe Sivam, and yet look how that film is cherished today. We need to preserve this talent. Keep writing, Prem. From a man living in the USA, who spent his childhood on Medical College Road, behind Kumaran Theatre.”
Loved this conversation. BR's questions and his genuine interest in gaining insight into new perspectives and articulating his own feelings sets his interviews apart from all the rest . Premkumar Sir is right. There do exist people who feel a lot for social causes. There was one gentleman - a family friend - unfortunately he is no more - who was one such person. I knew him since I was around 10 yrs old till when I was in my early thirties when he passed away after a road accident. During my evolving teenage years, he was always the calm, creative, socially - conscious person who would bond with everyone - people of all ages in every family that he interacted with . He remained a bachelor till his end and photography was his passion - S.M. Sharif was one person who was universally loved by all those who knew him.
Meiyazhagan : A Poetic Journey of Souls -- "Meiyazhagan" unfolds like a beautifully written poem, or a novel brought to life, where each frame feels like a chapter of quiet reflection and deep conversation. At its heart is a delicate exchange between two characters: one, expressive and talkative, the other, introspective and reserved. Their reunion after years of distance feels like a quiet homecoming. There's an undeniable sense of peace and calm that envelops the viewer, with every interaction feeling like a gentle whisper to the soul. It's a cinematic experience that touches deeply, leaving behind a lingering feeling of serenity, like the warmth of a long-lost memory.
I just saw the film yesterday, I really don't know how much times I cried throughout the film. Such a wonderful film ! Thanks Prem, expecting more films from you.
Our family loved this movie. It is like a breath of fresh air in the midst of violence - ridden movies which has become the new normal. The performances of the entire cast is outstanding . The subtle nuances exhibited by Arvind Swamy is amazing. I specially loved the reactions on his face in the wedding hall when Sokku Mama and the cook were pulling Karthi's leg. I loved the references to the social causes in the film . They were woven organically - be it the empathy of Karthi for lives lost in war or political events, Jallikattu or the fact that we can co- exist with all living beings portrayed so beautifully by the characters of Karthi & Arvind Swamy. I also loved the attempt to revive our pride in our Tamil language through the references to the historical events or using Tamil words for the professions of the crew I personally think Premkumar Sir should continue with his courage of conviction to intertwine his strong views with the narrative. It does trigger the dormant humane feelings in us - it is a necessity in the present world where we have become numb & indifferent to so many happenings around us which would otherwise shake us.
First time seeing a video with every comment is in detail. Every paragraph is about emotions. You have won as a person and creator sir. Hats off for a beautiful movie 🙏
Love every bit of the movie, 3 hours of soul touching n healing. Prem sir, u hv a great gift in your writing on relationships which is missing/ unrealised in this fast growing internet world. U hv touched many hearts, pls continue ur great work in your own style regardless of a few bad comments. Looking forward for more movies from u .... the sooner the better 🙏
Hi Prem Brother, Thank you for this wonderful uncompromised craft and I really felt each and every scenes are very much relatable and its very much needed for this movie. I am father of two children and am in my 40's. I always watch movies with my wife and kids but I deliberately watched this movie alone on second day because I felt this is going to be something else when I watched the trailer itself. Each and every charterers are nailed the best performance and when I explained the movie experience to my wife I was emotional (the same way how I felt when am on screen) and my wife scolded me for not taking to the movie. I promised her and I took her on Monday after I dropped my kids to the school. She is bit emotional too and started wiping the tears so early when Kamal the house said "poi vaa" and set the tone and cried on the marrige scenes and other couple of scenes. Later she said, she was not very much connected to the Ezham,Jallikattu scenes but I said... that's the meyyelaghan's feelings and you have to see from his point of view and thats his nature and you said the same here... Thank you once again Sir. Loved it each and every bit. - Arogya Doss - Mayavarathaan... :) Hi Baradwaj Sir, I am just wondered how deep you see the movies. The doubts, questions, analysis are way way beyond to the common audiences. Thank you for this wonderful interview sir. Been a long time fan of your works.. Thanks again.
What a beautiful conversation this is, kudos to BR sir for making this such a delight to consume. And Prem is the real Meiyazhagan, Ivarai tamil cinemavukku thantha iyarkaikku nandri 🙏
பரத்வாஜின் பேட்டிகளை பார்க்கும் போது தான் நாம் படத்தின் எத்தனை காட்சிகளை கூர்ந்து கவனிக்கவில்லை...அல்லது நமக்கு அது போன்ற சிந்தனைகள் தோன்றவில்லை என்ற தாழ்வு மனப்பான்மை தோன்றுகிறது...இவ்வளவு சிறப்பான கூராய்வு பேட்டிகளை இது வரை நான் சினிமா விமர்சனத்தில் பார்க்கவில்லை
This is excellent interview and realistic conversation. Make take away from this interview. and Meiyazhagan movie feels like a meditation, where old souls are drawn to its story and characters. Karthi's performance is amazing, Arvind Swamy plays a relatable character who is detached from life, and Karthi helps him fall in love again. The rest of the cast also shines, making the movie even better The movie has only a few songs, which fit the storyline perfectly, and the background music enhances every moment. The lighting and camera work capture the heart of the story, creating quiet and still moments that show the director's brilliance. Prem Kumar sir you are awesome creator , please , please dont change, give us many such real movie. The peace of song 'Indha Maan' and 'Indha Busthan' are like the cherry on top, taking us back to old memories with their sheer brilliance. Personally, this movie taught me a lot, especially for people in their late 30s and afterwards, who might connect with its themes more than younger viewers (Again no bais). Love you, Potato, for your amazing acting!
From the UK. I come from a mixed background- grew up seeing relatives only during occasional weddings. It was such an emotional rollercoaster experience for me watching the movie!! Beautifully Raw, that’s what it meant to me.. we are closed up in so many layers, have become so thick skinned 😢 Bravo, Mr.PremKumar!!
From 7:50 Prem Kumar to those tharkuries -- Loved your perspective Prem -- Social conscience -- Lite ah BR sir ku embraccing ah agi asadu vazhincharu 😁
Cause and effect for him for going to the wedding is more clear. In flashback this same sister cries and ready to give up parents to be with this brother and he is still in touch with this sister. She is the only connection for him to his past. He Cant deny her wedding it is very much clear.
Prem has beautifully put Baradwaj Rangan and his know-all attitude in place. If BR thought he wanted to push Prem to a corner, he has failed. High intelligence and articulation of thoughts
Dear Mr. Rangan, I haven't watched the movie yet but have to mention this - You brought up the topic of hiring singer Chinmayi for dubbing in Lokesh's interview and appreciated him, here you talked about Israel. You are the only media person to discuss the most important yet least discussed topics, making it relevant in threads where people normally stay away from. I truly appreciate your sensitivity, please continue such conversations.
Loved the movie. Just felt that maybe they could have reduced the drunken talk between Aravind Swamy - Karthi, but hearing Prem's thoughts and reasons, I get it. But to me, the Karikala Cholzhan's story gave me goosebumps.
Love love love every scene in the movie ❤❤. Prem sir you really touched the soul again. Thank you for giving us this film. We met at Dil Raju’s office.
Prem Sir, Saw the movie two days before. Impact was great. It could not be expressed in words. I started my career in tiruvarur & very much connected to those areas of old tanjore district. Any thing related tanjore will attract me. Even today i used to call my relation as "athaan" only. Many a times i got connected with the scenes & the story in the film. Every scene is relevant & well conceived. Family values & relations worth of those days, are well picturised in the fast pace world. Please keep continuing your great contribution to good cinema.
Premkumar bro, I wasn't fortunate enough to watch your untrimmed version in a theatre. I just loved Meiyazhagan from start to end. Congratulations. I am sure there must be so many like me out there who haven't told you what they think. Within my family 5/6 members simply loved your movie. Please follow your passion.
Once in a while a movie like this comes along and shakes us out of our reverie. Please go along with your heart Premkumar Sir and stick to your convictions. The Universe will take care of the rest.
Lucky I watched the uncut version in Singapore. I felt that we usually talk about everything like social issues, ideologies and politics in our conversation. Athumari antha drunk conversation
Those who have never experienced village life,love torturing relative or melodrama style movies even have that much feel for tamil culture never will dislike this movie...!
As you walk out of the theatre you have this enormous love for meiyazhagan and you wish you could be like Meiyazhagan but don’t deep down you also realize that this society has already made you cruel enough and these are characters which you could only see and love on big screens and it can’t be a reality. I guess in the current times movies like this are definitely needed and thanks to Premkumar for making this.
06:00 There are many people who carry the pain of what happened in Sri Lanka in the 30+ year long war and what has been happening in Palestine for the 70+ years. They were not all necessarily affected by the bullets and shrapnel, but those are people who invested emotionally and intellectually despite the discomfort.
This film has shown the real state of tamil film audience - easily the most anti cinema audience in the country. When slowburn dramas like kishkinta kandam are doing incredibly well in kerala, the so called mature audience in TN have failed to appreciate a wholesome, enjoyable film like meiyazhagan.
I watched meyazhakan in a theatre from kerala ! And most of the gen Z audience hated the movie and they were watching reels loudly in theatre ! Kishkinda kaandam is a thriller people are waiting for something to happen ! Immature audience are always there ! A movie called Guppy was a flop in Kerala
Your comparison is stale ...kishkindha kandam is a gripping thriller ..meiyazhagan is slow burn feel good movie.. I enjoyed both in theatres ...but some audience were passing comments and restless during meiyazhagan ...but were eagerly watching kk... You can't force all the people to like a movie
I’m in the US. I didn’t get a chance to see it in theatres. I had to download a pirated version of the film. Totally worth it. Want to watch it again when it comes to OTT ❤
Kadandha kaalam never goes, a friend passed away in the Mumbai train blast, tamil boy from Mumbai. It changed everything for the family, but even today taking the train brings that thought.
The lovely thing in the movie is , I’m watching it from London . I had missed family and friends and felt lonely here but during the movie , I felt everyone is near me during the marriage scenes I went to toilet and when I was coming out I came out and I was thinking mei Azhagan or a friend and family are waiting outside , that is the impact and that how lovely and realistic the dialogues were , this is in long time I felt the dialogues were just like how a family would speak , Thankyou Director and also Karthi and Arvindswamy to take up this film as well thanks for the experience ❤
I can listen to Prem sir speak for years... Loved the movie meiazhagan... And loved the recently released deleted scenes as well... A Prem Kumar sir fan from Kerala....😊
I watched the movie twice in a day, and i had to watch it for the second time because of the second half, which talks about people who lost their lives fighting for our rights in thoothokudi sterlite protest and for the rights of Tamil identity in Srilanka ... That is our recent history and it just cannot be allowed to go unacknowledged ....
English subtitles please I am from Delhi I watched the movie in theatre here in original Tamil language with English subtitles and I want to listen Prem Director ❤📽️
I loved loved this movie. Sending out all love and admiration to baddy to share a spot on review which kindled me to watch this movie. In last ten years, I don’t think I have ever been recommending people or rather compelling people around to watch this movie. I personally would have booked tickets for ten people around me to go watch this movie. Like what baddy said, this movie was therapy. I cried to my heartfelt content, happy cry
when issues affect us, then it leaves a scar on us and stays with us. like Every Christmas, i dont like to celebrate, cause all i could remember is the night of when my parents saw the news and we freaked out about the well being of our relatives in Sri Lanka. its been so long but till his day I stull remember that Tsunami's effect. It still haunts me. it left a huge scar on me. Till something scars you, you wont understand the pain of tthat scene.
I watched in theatre but to see what was trimmed down / cut, sorry to the film team, I saw the pirated version. The scenes elaborating the state of Karthi in first Maattu Pongal after Jallikkattu ban & Karthi pouring his heart out in the dam were little drawn out but still stayed relevant. I think most of the people missed out the emotional aspect of that... the rebel Jallikattu scene in which even the policeman plays "ஏறுதழுவுதல்", the conversation at the dam shows how Karthi is empathising for Eelam Tamils, those who died in Sterlite protest - he is aware of things that happen around him, he is not ignorant (அறிவிலி). Despite knowing all the injustice around him, he retains his innocence (அப்பாவி). Since those scenes are cut, people think Karthi is an innocent villager who lives within the well without exposure to literature & surroundings. I just hope that these scenes are retained in the OTT version.
To be honest, I never noticed these social issues while watching the film ( could be because I’m not a tamilian). I could relate to aravind Swamys character a lot. Karthis character was so well written. Was a Good watch:)
I may be wrong but I guess they removed a few scenes like jallikattu ban scene and the dam conversation which included Sri Lanka Tamil genocide and sterlite shooting incidents after the release date.
Yenak vandh correct Tamil pesa theriyathe bcz I'm from kerala.aanalum naan ith solliye aakano Mr Prem unga padangale patha pirakum andha feel andha character yevalo aazhama pathinjirukken solli veyka mudiyath. Padam paath days aach aanalum innum nenaykum poth andha feel appadiye irukka . Such a good movie ❤
I dint had the pervilage to cry whenever the scene demanded tears from me and i want to as i watched with my wife and kids.. Planned to watch alone trimmed version in OTT and burst out
27:55 From where i come from says all. Felt some conflict between both Interviewee and Interviewer...seems Interviewer dont like the movie but wanted the clarify as public
I didn't feel any scene in the movie is irrelevant. I really loved the movie. I had both karthi & arvind swami characters inside me. Could relate more of myself to several scenes in the movie. ❤
Exactly 💯. Me 2
how is the bond between Arvind Swamy and the sister is established? They separated when the sister was too little......
Please don't change, Prem. You are a rare gem in tamil cinema, a true artist with a pure soul and conscience. It's a shame the scenes were deleted. There was discomfort while watching that scene but we could tell it was by design. You made a movie that did what you wanted it to do, your movie made people think. And it's wanted at least a few of them to change, including me. Be proud of what you have made. And continue making movies with your grammar.
The number of likes on this comment as on 9-sep is 96. Let me leave there. Very well put.
what his grammar? Glorifying juvenile love and spoiling school going kids?
Which scene made u discomfort?
@@MrKumargopalan spoiling school going kids? bruh, having one or two such experiences in life shapes a person, there's ntg wrong with teenage love, it's an important part of a person's life.
And also he showed a naturally occurring thing and that too without any in appropriate scenes how long we are going to shy away from natural things and put girls and boys in separate classes
27.43 That was the best explanation ever for the human mind, How secured and the innocent we are at the same time. Really Prem kumar made a best film of this decade, after kadasi vivasayi. This is the something stays in the heart for ever. Hope it will receive the national award!! Really Thank you for making this film sir.
Glad to see Jump Cuts here ;)
27:43
To director Prem, this movie is one of the best I have seen in the last decade… moved me, made me think, made me sad, made me happy….. what a splendid movie … please continue this pattern
96 is still the best ... meiyyazhagan is 0.5 point less than 96
Don't compare 96 and Meiyazhagan. Both are very powerful in each vision.
3 best movies of all time for me:
1. Kadaisi Vivasayi
2. Meiyazhagan
3. Irandam porin kadaisi gundu.
I love you PremKumar. I love the way you think which is similar to me. That’s how I’m connected to you. Great job man. Don’t trim or delete scenes from your movies.
Be real & true to yourself.
This interview makes me go and watch Meiyazhagan once again in theatre. I am totally amazed by Mr. Prem Kumar views. How easily we as audience degrade an artist just because we didn't like the film as we expect it to be.
I’m happy as I watched twice before they made this stupid decision of trimming it.
@@Velubhai007 lol!
I too am happy I watched it earlier.
That one scene at the end, when a flower selling lady puts kungumam on Arulmozhi's forehead. My heart felt so light. Magic of the moving images. Thank you so much Prem. Loved it.
As a person born and brought up in Chennai - having grown up with first cousins… I could relate a lot with Aravindswamy’s character… that is exactly me… I have ended up creating a shell around me after my family went through an economic downturn and the way we were treated differently pre and post the change of fortune… while we are comfortable today… I still cannot get over that phase and hence I became the “Arunmozhi” in Meiyazhagan!
Meiyazhagan is truly a gem of a film!
This movie is a blessing in today’s dark times ❤️ Glad to have experienced this masterpiece in its intended form 🛐
I'm an SO GLAD I watched this film before those 15mins were edited out. It adds so much depth to Karthi's character. The audience today is used to bland, fast paced narratives that most of us don't seem to get what the filmmaker is trying to say through those issues. I feel it's about empathy. Karthi's character being empathetic to everyone around him (irrespective of whether they are directly related to him) is what makes him so special.
My dad who usually hates watching films in theatre these days loved this film. HE couldn't stop talking about his childhood after it. That is what a good film is supposed to do. Meiyazhagan is a BRILLIANT film.
I saw the movie on Friday and again saw it on 2-oct. I felt why did they trim the movie. That was the most important issue. I feel sad for the director. I love the scene when Aravind swamy put the jewellery that he bought for his sister. I cried. Awesome movie sir
I watched it today and I was so eager to see the eelam issue related scene, wondering if I missed it or it was trimmed.?
Same I watched it on Sunday and again on Oct 2, yes those important scenes were removed, looks more political than for sake of duration. Felt really bad
@@Rajkumar-ho2im the bond between Arvind Swamy and his sister seems very poorly placed by the director. They went ways apart when the sister was too little and young. The bond between them is so cinematic.
@@MrKumargopalanI think they kept in touch. Remember the Chittappa family stays far from Thanjavur hence, Arul’s family must have maintained the relationship probably not so frequently. Remember even Arul’s wife knows about her and aware of her attitude when Arul said the sister threatens to stop the wedding if Arul won’t come.
The 'Bhuvana' character in the gift scene acted brilliantly. Very wide range in a tight scene.
15:06 Hearing the word plumber will only bring Muthu to my mind from now on, instead of Johnny Sins. Also, thanks for making me aware of Maruthupandian whose work I need to explore now.
Here’s a refined version of your passage:
“Everyone here is asking for more movies like this one (of course, take your time with the writing). I hope these comments encourage him as he works on future films. After all, you’re not an ice cream seller trying to please everyone. The people commenting here are deeply connected to this movie, just like I am. They share the same concern: what if he struggles to find a producer for his upcoming novels? Or worse, what if negative feedback pushes him to alter his original ideas? From the interview, we learned how this movie evolved from a short film, through rejections, to a novel, and finally to the big screen. What a journey-like a mother giving birth, but in this case, it took more than 10 months. We got similar mixed reviews for Anbe Sivam, and yet look how that film is cherished today. We need to preserve this talent. Keep writing, Prem.
From a man living in the USA, who spent his childhood on Medical College Road, behind Kumaran Theatre.”
Loved this conversation. BR's questions and his genuine interest in gaining insight into new perspectives and articulating his own feelings sets his interviews apart from all the rest .
Premkumar Sir is right. There do exist people who feel a lot for social causes. There was one gentleman - a family friend - unfortunately he is no more - who was one such person. I knew him since I was around 10 yrs old till when I was in my early thirties when he passed away after a road accident. During my evolving teenage years, he was always the calm, creative, socially - conscious person who would bond with everyone - people of all ages in every family that he interacted with . He remained a bachelor till his end and photography was his passion - S.M. Sharif was one person who was universally loved by all those who knew him.
Can you please give me jist of what BR and C. PremKumar are saying(I am not Tamilian) here about Social Causes?
Please continue to make good films Prem. No scene is irrelevant. It took me directly to needamangalam! ❤️ lovely writing.
-overseas audience
Who adress them self as overseas audiences 😂😂, yooww nee kandipa oorkaran tha 😂😂
Meiyazhagan : A Poetic Journey of Souls -- "Meiyazhagan" unfolds like a beautifully written poem, or a novel brought to life, where each frame feels like a chapter of quiet reflection and deep conversation. At its heart is a delicate exchange between two characters: one, expressive and talkative, the other, introspective and reserved. Their reunion after years of distance feels like a quiet homecoming. There's an undeniable sense of peace and calm that envelops the viewer, with every interaction feeling like a gentle whisper to the soul. It's a cinematic experience that touches deeply, leaving behind a lingering feeling of serenity, like the warmth of a long-lost memory.
I just saw the film yesterday, I really don't know how much times I cried throughout the film. Such a wonderful film ! Thanks Prem, expecting more films from you.
Our family loved this movie. It is like a breath of fresh air in the midst of violence - ridden movies which has become the new normal.
The performances of the entire cast is outstanding . The subtle nuances exhibited by Arvind Swamy is amazing. I specially loved the reactions on his face in the wedding hall when Sokku Mama and the cook were pulling Karthi's leg.
I loved the references to the social causes in the film . They were woven organically - be it the empathy of Karthi for lives lost in war or political events, Jallikattu or the fact that we can co- exist with all living beings portrayed so beautifully by the characters of Karthi & Arvind Swamy.
I also loved the attempt to revive our pride in our Tamil language through the references to the historical events or using Tamil words for the professions of the crew
I personally think Premkumar Sir should continue with his courage of conviction to intertwine his strong views with the narrative. It does trigger the dormant humane feelings in us - it is a necessity in the present world where we have become numb & indifferent to so many happenings around us which would otherwise shake us.
I'm saying this movie is gonna get to its real audience, after it hits OTT!
Really loved every single minute of the movie❤️
Love from Kerala❤️❤️❤️
First time seeing a video with every comment is in detail. Every paragraph is about emotions. You have won as a person and creator sir. Hats off for a beautiful movie 🙏
Love every bit of the movie, 3 hours of soul touching n healing. Prem sir, u hv a great gift in your writing on relationships which is missing/ unrealised in this fast growing internet world. U hv touched many hearts, pls continue ur great work in your own style regardless of a few bad comments. Looking forward for more movies from u .... the sooner the better 🙏
Hi Prem Brother,
Thank you for this wonderful uncompromised craft and I really felt each and every scenes are very much relatable and its very much needed for this movie. I am father of two children and am in my 40's. I always watch movies with my wife and kids but I deliberately watched this movie alone on second day because I felt this is going to be something else when I watched the trailer itself. Each and every charterers are nailed the best performance and when I explained the movie experience to my wife I was emotional (the same way how I felt when am on screen) and my wife scolded me for not taking to the movie. I promised her and I took her on Monday after I dropped my kids to the school. She is bit emotional too and started wiping the tears so early when Kamal the house said "poi vaa" and set the tone and cried on the marrige scenes and other couple of scenes. Later she said, she was not very much connected to the Ezham,Jallikattu scenes but I said... that's the meyyelaghan's feelings and you have to see from his point of view and thats his nature and you said the same here... Thank you once again Sir. Loved it each and every bit. - Arogya Doss - Mayavarathaan... :)
Hi Baradwaj Sir,
I am just wondered how deep you see the movies. The doubts, questions, analysis are way way beyond to the common audiences. Thank you for this wonderful interview sir. Been a long time fan of your works.. Thanks again.
I wish there are subtitles in english to understand this genius even more. What a gem of a director 🙌
What a beautiful conversation this is, kudos to BR sir for making this such a delight to consume. And Prem is the real Meiyazhagan, Ivarai tamil cinemavukku thantha iyarkaikku nandri 🙏
பரத்வாஜின் பேட்டிகளை பார்க்கும் போது தான் நாம் படத்தின் எத்தனை காட்சிகளை கூர்ந்து கவனிக்கவில்லை...அல்லது நமக்கு அது போன்ற சிந்தனைகள் தோன்றவில்லை என்ற தாழ்வு மனப்பான்மை தோன்றுகிறது...இவ்வளவு சிறப்பான கூராய்வு பேட்டிகளை இது வரை நான் சினிமா விமர்சனத்தில் பார்க்கவில்லை
One of the best movie 🎥
This is excellent interview and realistic conversation. Make take away from this interview.
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Meiyazhagan movie feels like a meditation, where old souls are drawn to its story and characters. Karthi's performance is amazing, Arvind Swamy plays a relatable character who is detached from life, and Karthi helps him fall in love again. The rest of the cast also shines, making the movie even better
The movie has only a few songs, which fit the storyline perfectly, and the background music enhances every moment. The lighting and camera work capture the heart of the story, creating quiet and still moments that show the director's brilliance. Prem Kumar sir you are awesome creator , please , please dont change, give us many such real movie.
The peace of song 'Indha Maan' and 'Indha Busthan' are like the cherry on top, taking us back to old memories with their sheer brilliance.
Personally, this movie taught me a lot, especially for people in their late 30s and afterwards, who might connect with its themes more than younger viewers (Again no bais).
Love you, Potato, for your amazing acting!
From the UK. I come from a mixed background- grew up seeing relatives only during occasional weddings. It was such an emotional rollercoaster experience for me watching the movie!! Beautifully Raw, that’s what it meant to me.. we are closed up in so many layers, have become so thick skinned 😢 Bravo, Mr.PremKumar!!
From 7:50 Prem Kumar to those tharkuries -- Loved your perspective Prem -- Social conscience -- Lite ah BR sir ku embraccing ah agi asadu vazhincharu 😁
Cause and effect for him for going to the wedding is more clear. In flashback this same sister cries and ready to give up parents to be with this brother and he is still in touch with this sister. She is the only connection for him to his past. He Cant deny her wedding it is very much clear.
Prem has beautifully put Baradwaj Rangan and his know-all attitude in place. If BR thought he wanted to push Prem to a corner, he has failed. High intelligence and articulation of thoughts
Dear Premkumar! Please don't stop making such soulful films.
Dear Mr. Rangan, I haven't watched the movie yet but have to mention this - You brought up the topic of hiring singer Chinmayi for dubbing in Lokesh's interview and appreciated him, here you talked about Israel. You are the only media person to discuss the most important yet least discussed topics, making it relevant in threads where people normally stay away from. I truly appreciate your sensitivity, please continue such conversations.
Amazing guy, amazing thought process. Wish i could meet him in person and get a warm hug from him.
Loved the movie. Just felt that maybe they could have reduced the drunken talk between Aravind Swamy - Karthi, but hearing Prem's thoughts and reasons, I get it.
But to me, the Karikala Cholzhan's story gave me goosebumps.
Love love love every scene in the movie ❤❤. Prem sir you really touched the soul again. Thank you for giving us this film. We met at Dil Raju’s office.
Prem Sir,
Saw the movie two days before. Impact was great. It could not be expressed in words. I started my career in tiruvarur & very much connected to those areas of old tanjore district. Any thing related tanjore will attract me. Even today i used to call my relation as "athaan" only. Many a times i got connected with the scenes & the story in the film. Every scene is relevant & well conceived.
Family values & relations worth of those days, are well picturised in the fast pace world.
Please keep continuing your great contribution to good cinema.
I fought tears every scene. I am quite young but the thought of getting distanced with my family and sister broke me !!
Great movie Prem!!
Thank you so much for the film.. ❤❤❤
Already watched it thrice after ott. After watching this interview I want to watch it again..❤
Premkumar bro, I wasn't fortunate enough to watch your untrimmed version in a theatre. I just loved Meiyazhagan from start to end. Congratulations. I am sure there must be so many like me out there who haven't told you what they think. Within my family 5/6 members simply loved your movie. Please follow your passion.
I'm so happy to see this comment section, amazing movie, really moved me. Lots of love for the director and the whole team.
Once in a while a movie like this comes along and shakes us out of our reverie. Please go along with your heart Premkumar Sir and stick to your convictions. The Universe will take care of the rest.
Everything worked for every 100/100. after a very long time see the narrative, loving story.
I couldn't believe till I saw this movie....that it'd be so loving and engaging when 2 guys interact. What a thought !! Hats off Prem.❤
Lucky I watched the uncut version in Singapore. I felt that we usually talk about everything like social issues, ideologies and politics in our conversation. Athumari antha drunk conversation
Hope he releases the novel officially, would love to read it!
Those who have never experienced village life,love torturing relative or melodrama style movies even have that much feel for tamil culture never will dislike this movie...!
As you walk out of the theatre you have this enormous love for meiyazhagan and you wish you could be like Meiyazhagan but don’t deep down you also realize that this society has already made you cruel enough and these are characters which you could only see and love on big screens and it can’t be a reality. I guess in the current times movies like this are definitely needed and thanks to Premkumar for making this.
i think the beauty of it is that, you don't have to be like meiyazhagan, you just have to keep trying every day to be like him and that is enough
What a great experience, Watched it twice. Thanks Prem.
The edited out scenes were the Best scenes of the movie for me❤ Meiyazhagan will be one of the best movies of my lifetime for me! Thanks a lot♥️♥️
06:00 There are many people who carry the pain of what happened in Sri Lanka in the 30+ year long war and what has been happening in Palestine for the 70+ years. They were not all necessarily affected by the bullets and shrapnel, but those are people who invested emotionally and intellectually despite the discomfort.
Super amazing movie after a long time.Good screenplay and acting by all,kudos to the director for his meticulous work 👍
It is so eye opening when hearing this man's conversation 😇
This film has shown the real state of tamil film audience - easily the most anti cinema audience in the country. When slowburn dramas like kishkinta kandam are doing incredibly well in kerala, the so called mature audience in TN have failed to appreciate a wholesome, enjoyable film like meiyazhagan.
Nee mudra dabari, malayam padathuku muttu kudukura naiga, idha pakula😂😂
I watched meyazhakan in a theatre from kerala ! And most of the gen Z audience hated the movie and they were watching reels loudly in theatre ! Kishkinda kaandam is a thriller people are waiting for something to happen ! Immature audience are always there ! A movie called Guppy was a flop in Kerala
Your comparison is stale ...kishkindha kandam is a gripping thriller ..meiyazhagan is slow burn feel good movie..
I enjoyed both in theatres ...but some audience were passing comments and restless during meiyazhagan ...but were eagerly watching kk...
You can't force all the people to like a movie
Please we want the entire novel to be made as a series. Or even multiple part movies. It’s a treasure.
I’m in the US. I didn’t get a chance to see it in theatres. I had to download a pirated version of the film. Totally worth it. Want to watch it again when it comes to OTT ❤
Such high maturity as an interviewer. I was amazed at how baddy walked around the cause and effect and spoon feeding conversation.
Wov.. good to see them back
மிக அருமையான பதில். பிரேம் அண்ணா இதே மாதிரியான திரைப்படங்களை எடுங்க ❤
Its generations fault that ppl dont like meyazhagan. Its a gem!! 💎
Kadandha kaalam never goes, a friend passed away in the Mumbai train blast, tamil boy from Mumbai. It changed everything for the family, but even today taking the train brings that thought.
Splendid movie. Looking forward for more from Prem. Such a simple but deep movie.
The lovely thing in the movie is , I’m watching it from London . I had missed family and friends and felt lonely here but during the movie , I felt everyone is near me during the marriage scenes I went to toilet and when I was coming out I came out and I was thinking mei Azhagan or a friend and family are waiting outside , that is the impact and that how lovely and realistic the dialogues were , this is in long time I felt the dialogues were just like how a family would speak , Thankyou Director and also Karthi and Arvindswamy to take up this film as well thanks for the experience ❤
C.Premkumar thank you dearly for this film🙏
Please always continue this realism mixed films Prem sir , ❤
Prem sir, you are such a thought provoking person. You are doing awsome job, keep up your good work. வாழ்க வளமுடன் 🥰🥰🥰
I can listen to Prem sir speak for years... Loved the movie meiazhagan... And loved the recently released deleted scenes as well... A Prem Kumar sir fan from Kerala....😊
I watched the movie twice in a day, and i had to watch it for the second time because of the second half, which talks about people who lost their lives fighting for our rights in thoothokudi sterlite protest and for the rights of Tamil identity in Srilanka ... That is our recent history and it just cannot be allowed to go unacknowledged ....
sir thanks a lot for the good movie. i saw the movie in gulf with my family. such a beautiful movie. i enjoyed so much.
Prem explaining the movie makes me want to see the movie for a second time and appreciate the nuances better.
English subtitles please
I am from Delhi
I watched the movie in theatre here in original Tamil language with English subtitles and I want to listen Prem Director ❤📽️
I loved loved this movie. Sending out all love and admiration to baddy to share a spot on review which kindled me to watch this movie. In last ten years, I don’t think I have ever been recommending people or rather compelling people around to watch this movie. I personally would have booked tickets for ten people around me to go watch this movie. Like what baddy said, this movie was therapy. I cried to my heartfelt content, happy cry
what an interview!!!! wowwwww baradwaj rangan asks the best questions....
Missed the theatrical exp, Can’t wait for the OTT release ❤️
when issues affect us, then it leaves a scar on us and stays with us. like Every Christmas, i dont like to celebrate, cause all i could remember is the night of when my parents saw the news and we freaked out about the well being of our relatives in Sri Lanka. its been so long but till his day I stull remember that Tsunami's effect. It still haunts me. it left a huge scar on me. Till something scars you, you wont understand the pain of tthat scene.
Thanks for this interview 👌🏻
I watched in theatre but to see what was trimmed down / cut, sorry to the film team, I saw the pirated version. The scenes elaborating the state of Karthi in first Maattu Pongal after Jallikkattu ban & Karthi pouring his heart out in the dam were little drawn out but still stayed relevant. I think most of the people missed out the emotional aspect of that... the rebel Jallikattu scene in which even the policeman plays "ஏறுதழுவுதல்", the conversation at the dam shows how Karthi is empathising for Eelam Tamils, those who died in Sterlite protest - he is aware of things that happen around him, he is not ignorant (அறிவிலி). Despite knowing all the injustice around him, he retains his innocence (அப்பாவி). Since those scenes are cut, people think Karthi is an innocent villager who lives within the well without exposure to literature & surroundings. I just hope that these scenes are retained in the OTT version.
#PCU - Prem’s cinematic universe bringing nostalgic memories in both his movies
Please continue making movies like these Prem Sir, I really liked the movie 😁😁
Thank you so much wonderful film❤
LOVE YOU Prem Kumar 🥰 Meiyazhagan is such a masterpiece for Tamil Cinema
What a Movie, My God - Ive got After effects. Beautiful Movie
You are a wonderful person ❤
To be honest, I never noticed these social issues while watching the film ( could be because I’m not a tamilian).
I could relate to aravind Swamys character a lot. Karthis character was so well written. Was a Good watch:)
I may be wrong but I guess they removed a few scenes like jallikattu ban scene and the dam conversation which included Sri Lanka Tamil genocide and sterlite shooting incidents after the release date.
hats off to Prem - the movie is a Gem, and its characters just shine brilliantly. I know people with a heart of gold like meiyazakan:-)
Yenak vandh correct Tamil pesa theriyathe bcz I'm from kerala.aanalum naan ith solliye aakano Mr Prem unga padangale patha pirakum andha feel andha character yevalo aazhama pathinjirukken solli veyka mudiyath. Padam paath days aach aanalum innum nenaykum poth andha feel appadiye irukka . Such a good movie ❤
It was a fantastic movie, it was more than a movie, felt like I lived inside the movie, didn’t want it to end.
I absolutely loved the movie. A movie full of life ❤️
I connected so well and cried at so many places.
Going to book for another time to watch this masterpiece
I dint had the pervilage to cry whenever the scene demanded tears from me and i want to as i watched with my wife and kids..
Planned to watch alone trimmed version in OTT and burst out
Best movie in the Kollywood thanks for this masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
People like him should make a movie atleast once every two years.
I lkied a lot❤❤..
The director takes alot of style...for me it looked like a majod majidi film..
Film is soo good I already watched it twice … ❤
Prem sir please do this film continuously
27:55 From where i come from says all. Felt some conflict between both Interviewee and Interviewer...seems Interviewer dont like the movie but wanted the clarify as public
Prem’s movie = Reading several good books at once
Thank you for meizhagan