Reasons Behind the Change in Shooting Location for the Tharunam Film
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Chennai, Jan 10 (NationPress) Director Arvindh Srinivasan, whose highly anticipated romantic thriller ‘Tharunam’ is set to premiere on January 14 in celebration of Pongal, has recently announced that the production team had to forgo their initial plans to film segments of the movie in Kashmir due to a health issue experienced by actress Smruthi Venkat.
The film stars Kishen Das and Smruthi Venkat in leading roles, with Raj Ayappa playing a significant character.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Aravindh shared, “The entire film, including two action sequences, was completed in just 37 days. We had originally intended to film in Kashmir, but Smruthi Venkat suffers from a sinus condition. On the second day of shooting, she experienced severe bleeding from her nose, which alarmed the entire crew. She had to be taken to a private hospital for immediate care. Despite this, she displayed remarkable resilience and returned to filming the very next day.”
Arvindh mentioned that the plan to shoot in Kashmir was nearly finalized when he decided to alter the shooting location.
“I pride myself on being a director who prioritizes the comfort of my cast. We had scouted locations in Kashmir and Smruthi was mentally ready for the trip. However, when her nose began to bleed significantly, despite her attempts to stop it, we opted not to proceed with filming in Kashmir.
When asked about her health challenges, Smruthi explained, “I’ve been dealing with this issue since childhood. It’s hereditary; my father also has sinus problems. The bleeding incident occurred on the second day of filming, and I struggled for a couple of hours to control it. While it’s not a serious issue, it can happen if I push myself too hard. I had mentally prepared to go to Kashmir, but the team ultimately decided against it.”
Providing additional insight into his film, where Kishen Das portrays an officer from the CRPF’s Cobra unit, Arvindh stated, “This is a thriller with a romantic subplot. It is designed to be an entertaining film without a heavy-handed social message, though it does touch upon a relevant societal issue.
“While this genre isn’t new, my approach to storytelling within it is fresh. Imagine you set out from home to solve a problem, but along the way, you encounter an accident that creates a new issue. You must manage both dilemmas simultaneously. This is the essence of the narrative.”
