Sundar C Reveals Vadivelu's Real Injury While Portraying Kaipulla in 'Winner'

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Sundar C Reveals Vadivelu's Real Injury While Portraying Kaipulla in 'Winner'

Synopsis

Sundar C shares that Vadivelu's iconic Kaipulla character in 'Winner' was affected by a real injury, leading to his memorable limp throughout the film. This revelation highlights the dedication of the comedian, who continues to entertain audiences.

Key Takeaways

  • Vadivelu's injury impacted his performance in 'Winner'.
  • The character Kaipulla remains iconic among fans.
  • Sundar C adapted scenes to accommodate Vadivelu's injury.
  • Vadivelu will return in 'Gangers', promising more laughs.
  • The film 'Gangers' is set for release on April 24.

Chennai, April 21 (NationPress) Sundar C, the director behind one of Tamil cinema's most cherished comedy films 'Winner', has revealed that comedian Vadivelu, who portrayed the amusing character Kaipulla in the film, was genuinely injured, which resulted in his noticeable limp throughout the movie.

Vadivelu's portrayal of Kaipulla in 'Winner', featuring Prashanth and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles, is considered iconic, with numerous fans reminiscing about it fondly even today.

In the film, Vadivelu, acting as a hilariously simple-minded character, consistently exhibited a distinct limp. Until this revelation, many believed that the limp was merely a characteristic quirk of the role he was playing.

During a recent interview aimed at promoting his upcoming film, 'Gangers', Sundar C shared details about his first meeting with Vadivelu, stating, 'When I first met him, Vadivelu had hurt his leg. As we prepared to work on 'Winner', he had sustained this injury beforehand. When I invited him to join our film, he expressed concern, saying, 'You are calling me at a time when I am hurt.' I assured him, 'Don't worry, we will adapt the scenes to accommodate your injury, which is how we developed his role in 'Winner'.'

The actor, sitting next to the director, concurred, adding, 'I was filming for actor Sarathkumar's movie 'Manasthan'. I had to leap into a pit, and while doing so, I struck my leg against a rock, resulting in an air crack.'

Vadivelu will once again showcase his comedic talent alongside Sundar C in the comedy heist drama 'Gangers'. Sundar C not only directs the film but also stars alongside Vadivelu and Catherine Tresa.

The recently released hilarious trailer has given fans ample reason to believe that the film promises to be a riot of laughter!

The trailer indicates that the film, set to premiere on April 24, will be a complete entertainer, brimming with humor, action, and romance.

–IANS

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