''I AM VERY MUCH IMPRESSED'', SAYS MANI RATNAM

Solo is an upcoming Tamil and Malayalam bilingual movie directed by Bejoy Nambiar, a former associate of Mani Ratnam. On the occasion of hero Dulquer Salmaan's birthday, Solo team introduction press meet was held in Chennai today. Ace director Mani Ratnam and cinematographer Rajiv Menon took part in the gathering.

Director Bejoy Nambiar said, "I must say 'Solo' is only my first actual South Indian film because half of my earlier movie David was dubbed in Tamil and it was not a direct movie. Whereas we have shot 'Solo' in Malayalam and Tamil separately altogether."

Dulquer Salmaan said, "I am very fortunate with the directors and the movies I have got till now. I will always strive to give quality entertainers. Tamil and Malayalam audience are always encouraging good scripts. Doing the same script in two different languages at the same time is as big as doing 8 films. I thank Mani Ratnam sir for having come and attended all of my three Tamil movie functions. I feel lucky to be in a position I am now."

Cinematographer Rajiv Menon said, "Nowadays, we struggle to picturise even one song in a movie. But there are going to be 30 songs altogether in these two movies. I wish Dulquer a very happy birthday".

Director Mani Ratnam said, "What Bejoy Nambiar showed us now is only the movie's teaser. I am very much impressed with what I saw. It creates a lot of curiosity and interest. Another highlight of 'Solo' is that it has 3 cinematographers, 11 music directors and 15 songs!!!".