Why didn't you make 'Pirivom Sandippom' first? You were fascinated by the novel, and had asked for Sujatha's permission earlier...
'Pirivom Sandippom' had to be a big budget film with half of the story taking place in New York. I wanted to make a small budget film first, hence Nila Kaalam.
Was Sujatha very happy with the film?
He was very happy. He told others about how I made Nila Kaalam.
After Nila Kaalam, You made a very commercial film, Chellame. Why?
That is for survival! (Laughs) You cannot survive in the industry making films like Nila Kaalam. Ananda Thanadavam is also a commercial film.
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