Nani calls Meiyazhagan absolute beauty, one of his favourite films of the decade
Nani also reflected on the challenge of translating something so intimate and personal onto the screen, calling 'Meiyazhagan' a rare kind of storytelling. 'This... to touch that moment. Something which is so personal, extremely personal. How do you tell this story?' 'Meiyazhagan' has clearly struck a chord with Nani. Written and directed by C Prem Kumar of 96 fame, the film is an emotional drama featuring Karthi and Arvind Swami in lead roles. The drama is about a man's journey of self-discovery when he meets a distant relative at his family village where he goes to attend his cousin's wedding. You May Also Like
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