Shoot At Site: Rakshan, Ayesha, Archana and a village tradition for 'Moi Virundhu'

At Kodaikanal, the shoot of Moi Virundhu unfolded across a printing press and a bank (a hospital converted into a bank). The villagers were gathered around in the cool weather to witness the shoot, featuring an ensemble cast including veteran actress Archana , VJ-turned-actor Rakshan , Ayesha and more…‘My character is quite similar to the real me’ Actress Ayesha tells us, “I play a bubbly and cute village girl named Revathy, who works in a printing press.

She is quite similar to the real me. Since Rakshan and I are already friends, I was excited to pair with him. I’m grateful to work with Archana ma’am. She is very dedicated. The climate has been great, and the vibe on set is friendly.” ‘I’m acting as a playful village boy in the film’ Rakshan plays a bank employee in the film. “I’ve usually done city-oriented roles. But in Moi Virundhu , I’m acting as a playful village boy who falls in love with a girl. When the director narrated the one-liner, I found it very interesting.

And any actor would want to work on a project in which Sukumar sir is the DOP. I’m also happy that I got to shoot in Kodaikanal. It feels like heaven,” he shares. ‘Rakshan and Ayesha’s characters are named after actors Karthik & Revathy’ Director CR Manikandan shares, “Today, we shot portions at a printing press and a bank. Moi Virundhu is a practice in which a family seeking financial help hosts a feast for the entire village. In return, the guests offer them money. Archana ma’am’s character’s ancestors introduced this tradition to the village the film is set in.

Rakshan and Ayesha’s characters fall in love in the film. Their characters are intentionally named Karthik and Revathy after the real-life actors.

” ‘It is the first time I am putting on such a get-up for a film’ Archana says, “ Moi Virundhu is a film that highlights our culture. Everyone in the village approaches my character, Seetha, for medical help. My getup is very different in the film. This is the first time that I’m putting on such a get-up ever since my entry into films. I’ve also explored a different slang. I immediately said yes to the film because I really liked the