Balaji Tharaneetharan, who made his directorial debut with the comedy film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, has now finished his next, Oru Pakka Kadhai, featuring Kalidas Jayaram and Megha Akash in lead roles.
The film had its special preview screening yesterday (16th October) at BOFTA. When we contacted the captain of the ship, Balaji, to know more about this special screening, he said, "The film was screened only for a close circle of friends which included Vijay Sethupathi, and directors like Pa. Ranjith, Karthik Subbaraj, A.L.Vijay, Nalan Kumarasamy, Thiagarajan Kumararaja, Suseenthiran, Pandiraj, Sathuranga Vettai fame Vinod and Arun Vaidyanathan. Everyone liked the film very much."
When we enquired about the film's release plans, he said, "The release date is not yet finalized. Releasing a film is a big process and so we will have to see for the right time to release the film."
Here are the feedbacks from directors who have watched the film:
Pa. Ranjith - It is brilliant. very intense and bold work, I really loved the movie #oru pakka kathai @balajitharaneet Vazthugal brother & team Magizchi!!
Karthik Subbaraj - After #NKPK,@balajitharaneet is all set to surprise us with his mindblowing 2nd film #orupakkakadhai. Fresh & unique in all ways..Awesome!!
Suseenthiran - Happened to see Oru Pakka Kadhai along with my wife. The selection of actors, new story, screenplay, dialogues, screenplay, everything was wonderful. Kalidas has given a bold performance in the film and I want to congratulate the producer Srinivasan for believing the script.
Arun Vaidyanathan - Saw a special show of Balaji Tharaneetharan 's 'Oru Pakka Kathai'. You will be blown away by the high concept of this film. The way he extracted performances from debut actors and kids will be applauded by one and all. Very glad that we have a director who can make us laugh by sensible writing without ridiculing women or the physically challenged. This is not 'Oru pakka kathai' - This is oru 'Pakkaa' kathai.