Friday, January 29, 2016

'Visaranai' based on a novel 'Lock up'

Here is some interesting information about the novel Lock up and it's writer Mr. M. Chandrakumar, who is an auto driver in Coimbatore. The 49 year old has written six books in Tamil so far, in between being an auto driver.

Visaranai, the movie was shot based on a novel Lock up. This movie was fully completed and has been sent to many film award events all over the world and earned huge appreciations from many places too. The expectation on this film is very high than other movies in recent times.

Right now, I'm proofreading my next novel,” he smiles.

“Due to a conflict with my family, I ran away from home with nothing in hand. I travelled wherever my feet took me – to Chennai, Madurai, Tuticorin…. I did odd jobs to earn a living, slept on pavements and at bus stops. My life was that of a nomad.”

Wandering about the villages of Andhra Pradesh, Chandran worked as a hotel server in a village 42km from Guntur. “Just when I thought life was alright, I was arrested by the police along with few others who were doing similar menial jobs. We were charged with a ‘case of doubt'. It was horrifying how vulnerable people living on the margins were, to police atrocities.”

Chandran spent two weeks in a police lockup.

“There I was, in a 10x10 room in the sweltering heat of March. I can never forget those 15 torturous days.” His experience there gave birth to Lock up, Chandran's first 160-page novel, describing the atrocities meted out by the police on the voiceless.

We are going to experience a true story that happened to Mr. Chandrakumar in his early life. This would have gave you ideas on how the movie will be, but don't pre judge the movie and don't expect too much because this won't help you to involve with the movie. Visit the theatres with no expectations and surely we all going to experience a new feel.

We wish all the very best to the whole team!!