'All my protagonists are rebellious in some way'

Director Arun Prabu, who is currently working on Shakthi Thirumagan, discusses why Vijay Antony is the perfect fit for the film, crafting mainstream political films, and more

- AKSHAY KUMAR

HAVING made quite a mark for himself as both a writer and director with his debut Aruvi and later Vaazhl, director Arun Prabu seems to have taken a mainstream route with his third directorial, Shakthi Thirumagan, headlined by Vijay Antony.

The teaser of the film depicts the lead as an enigmatic character who ascends the political ladder through every means necessary. "Shakthi Thirumagan is a political thriller that doesn't single out or villainise anyone, but it will address issues relevant today," says Arun Prabu.

He points out that there is a reluctance to make a genre-specific political film due to the audience's preference for mixed-genre films. "There is a need to combine several elements in a single film to keep the audience engaged. So, I decided Shakthi Thirumagan should have all such commercial elements. Having made Aruvi and Vaazhl, people can trust that I wouldn't impose mindless, over-the-top things in my film," he says.