For Sudha, the short was a challenge, she said, Im used to writing long essays and lengthy screenplays.

But here, I had to keep it concise and convey the emotions in just 20 pages.

I had never visited a film school and shot with a small crew, so it was something that I had to learn as I did it.

When she was first approached with the films story, she knew that Urvashi was the right fit for the main character.

We then looked at options of somebody who would suit the role of a Malayali and was in Chennai and arrived at Jayaram sir.

Picking Kalidas was a given, and Kalyanis inclusion came in after I was very impressed with her performance in Varane Avashyamund.

Avalum NaanumAvarum Naanum, his maiden collaboration with cinematographer PC Sreeram, throws light on the relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter.

Even the two brilliant actors that I had in MS Bhaskar and Ritu I just had to talk the script to them and they gave it to me again on a platter.

Working on a film for an OTT platform compared to a full-fledged feature was different: There was no tension or stress.

I didnt have to worry about how different audiences would warm up to my film, as I believe that there is a certain level of understanding amidst the people who watch films on such platforms.

This project was like a family reunion of sorts with all my near and dear coming together.

I actually wanted my father Charuhaasan to join us too, but he couldnt make it because of his recent shoulder fracture.

Featuring Andrea, Leela Samson and Carnatic musician Sikkil Gurucharan, the segment is titled Reunion.

Explaining why he chose to cast Sikkil, Menon said, I had already worked with Sikkhil Gurucharan in Sarvam Thaala Mayam, and was very impressed with the way he had aced the scene in the car with Nedumudi Venu.

But I always used to get a feeling that this guy looks like a doctor and not a singer.

When I wrote this character of a doctor, I was just looking at all the options and seeing who would fit in.

I feel that the heroism which comes from the actors can sometimes be an impediment for them to play the common man, so I am always looking at a new actor who can project something else.

I always look to cast against the grain, starting with Minsara Kanavu.

The entire music industry has been hit hard, right from the people who play nadaswarams to those who sing in bars.

The recording industry was already paying less and artists started believing in live gigs.

My story is about two people who knew each other previously, moved onto different worlds and then meet each other again.

Titled Miracle, Karthiks story is different from the rest and based on a real-life incident that took place in Bobby Simhas office.

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