Veera Dheera Sooran Makers Unveil 15-Minute Making Video of Unique Single Shot Sequence
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Synopsis
The team behind 'Veera Dheera Sooran' has released a making video showcasing a groundbreaking 15-minute single shot sequence. This unprecedented effort involves significant challenges and highlights the dedication of the cast and crew. With no CGI used, the sequence promises to captivate audiences.
Key Takeaways
- Unique Single Shot: A groundbreaking 15-minute sequence never before seen in Tamil cinema.
- Dedicated Crew: The team, including Vikram and Arun Kumar, emphasized their hard work and commitment.
- Realistic Effects: The sequence involved no CGI, showcasing raw talent and skill.
- Artistic Vision: Director Arun Kumar's choice to use a single shot was to convey deep emotional suffocation.
- Team Effort: The quick turnaround for reshooting highlights the crew's efficiency and determination.
Chennai, March 31 (NationPress) The creators behind director S U Arun Kumar's critically acclaimed action film ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’, featuring Chiyaan Vikram in a lead role, unveiled a making video showcasing a pivotal 15-minute single shot sequence that has garnered significant acclaim from critics.
On their X timeline, HR Pictures, the production company behind the film, announced, “Here is the Making of Veera Dheera Sooran’s Single-Shot Sequences! Watch the full Video on Moviebuff Tamil YouTube Channel!”
This remarkable single shot sequence, lasting nearly 15 minutes, encompasses several key events, including a bomb explosion. The uniqueness of this sequence lies in the fact that nothing of this magnitude has been attempted previously in Tamil cinema.
The making video features contributions from numerous individuals who were involved in the sequence, including actors Vikram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and director Arun Kumar, who elaborate on the substantial effort required to perfect the shot.
Regarding the sequence, Arun Kumar revealed that he wasn’t particularly inclined towards creating single shot sequences. However, he opted for this format to convey the characters' suffocation at that moment in the narrative, which he felt couldn't be portrayed in disjointed segments.
During the video, Vikram noted that numerous events unfold within the 15-minute sequence, all achieved without the use of CGI.
G S Balanchander, the film's art director, mentioned that after extensive searches, a sugar factory was selected for filming the sequence. Inside the factory, a set was constructed, as the scene required collapsing roofs and doors. “We rehearsed for almost 10 days, and each rehearsal would result in damaged doors and tiles falling from the ceiling. The walls would shake. We had to repair and reset for the next take, repeating the process multiple times. This single sequence demanded immense dedication,” he stated.
Vikram and director SU Arun Kumar praised the gimbal operator Vivek, who carried around 20 kg of equipment on his shoulders throughout the night for several days of shooting.
Vikram elaborated on Vivek's dedication, stating, “Holding that weight for even a few minutes is challenging. Vivek managed it throughout the night. The sequence consists of five segments, and if one mistake occurs in any segment, we would have to restart. Operating the gimbal was just part of the challenge; achieving the perfect frame was the greater challenge, and Vivek nailed it. Kudos to him.”
Actor Suraj Venjaramoodu shared that at one point, director Arun Kumar became emotional while filming the sequence.
“When I asked him what was wrong, the perfectionist director expressed dissatisfaction with a few aspects of the shot,” Suraj recounted.
“Thus, the team decided to reshoot the entire sequence. However, preparing the set for another take would typically take three to four hours, yet they managed to get it ready in just half an hour, and we finally got it right,” Suraj remarked, adding that audiences would appreciate the director's genius when they see the sequence in the film.
