"The worlds of Marmadesam and Aindham Vedham are similar

NOT long before the 1000-episode Tamil television serials, a novel concept with a riveting treatment got encapsulated in just 80-100 episodes with Marmadesam.

- ARSHAY KUMER....

Having pioneered the concept of miniseries, writer and director Naga gets into familiar territory with his upcoming webseries Aindham Vedham for Zee5. The series will begin streaming on October 25.

In this exclusive conversation with CE, Naga speaks about the parallels between Marmadesam and Aindham Vedham, his outlook on spirituality, the need for a scientific temper, how he goes about his writing, and much more.

Excerpts:

How did you think of combining science and spirituality in your projects?

I owe it to my upbringing. My maternal relatives are non-believers, while it is the opposite with my paternal side. I have lived both experiences. I am neither dismissive nor unquestioningly obedient to age-old practices. I am keen on exploring the scientific relevance of these practices. Vidathu Karuppu's Dr Reena, who keeps raising questions out of curiosity, is a reflection of my character.

Did the actors find it hard to understand Aindham Vedham's niche concept?