In
Paava Kadhaigal, I introduce songs because I love to crunch time with a song and take the story forward. Likewise for
Soorarai Pottru, a movie on aviation, or
Irudhi Suttru, about women’s boxing. I remember people were discouraging us, saying this cannot be a Tamil film, but perhaps a Hindi film. During the release, they asked my producer if he has a share in the Hindi version because the Tamil one will tank. But they did not know I was super-sharp to work out the beats of the film to ensure the story reaches the masses. Because I am the masses. I love mainstream filmmaking.