Double Meaning Productions Arun Mozhi Manickam has been carving a niche of
excellence for his production of movies in the Tamil movie industry. The
producer, who has embarked on a new avatar as a screenwriter with Sibiraj
starrer Maayon has now made an incredible achievement as a pioneer in the pages
of the Indian film fraternity. The teaser of this film has been packaged with
an audio description exclusively for visually challenged individuals. The event
happened this morning herein Chennai, with the presence of eminent
personalities of Tamil domain like director SA Chandrashekar, Nakkeeran Gopal,
Datto Radharavi and many other eminent personalities.
Here are some of the excerpts from the occasion…
Mr. Elango, who has given audio description for this teaser said, “The teaser
released with audio description is a real bliss to the visually challenged
people. If such a practice is followed with every movie, cinema will find more
reach and can be enjoyed by all. The audio description of this movie
teaser is done by me. I thank producer Arun Mozhi Manickam for giving me an
opportunity to be a part of this project. In the foreign countries, full-length
theatrical movies have been screened with the AD option and even the sound and
other technical aspects are being designed in such a way to cater the needs of
visually challenged people. Well, I am happy that producer Arun Mozhi Manickam
sir has become the pioneer in this mission of enthralling the visually
challenged people in Tamil Nadu with an Audio description option. ISRO’s every
launch of rocket video has my voice and I am glad to be a part of such projects
that benefit the visually challenged people like me.”
Nakkheeran Gopal said, “After listening to a great speech like Elango, I felt
if I should give any speech. Firstly, I would like to thank producer Arun Mozhi
Manickam for this great attempt and I congratulate the cast and crew of this
movie as well. Such new attempts brim me with new hopes. I was spellbound
watching the efforts of Elango in this movie teaser with Audio Description. I
came for this occasion as soon as I got the call from Elango. He is an
inspiration to many. When I came across the word ‘Double Meaning’ in the
production house name, I got it associated with double entendre, but their
vision is phenomenal. I thank producer Arun Mozhi Manickam for giving Elango
the space and time to express his thoughts and feelings.”
Actor Datto Radharavi said, “Sathyaraj and myself are like brothers and Sibiraj
is more like my son-in-law. When I was affected by Corona, it was Sathyaraj,
who first gave me a call and enquired about my health condition. I am so glad
to be working with Sibiraj in this movie. He is so identical to his father for
the discipline and punctuality factors. He maintains a cordial and congenial
relationship with everyone in the team. Directors have now become actors and
it’s very much evident with SAC and KS Ravikumar. They have done a good job
with the performances. Cinematographer Ram Prasad has done a fabulous job
with his camera works. Art director Balasubramaniam has done a decorous job
with his art department works. Producer Arun Mozhi Manickam has never been to
the spots and gave us complete freedom It’s great to see a teaser exclusively
released for the visually challenged people, and I express my heartiest thanks
to the entire team. I was enthralled with the earnest dedication and works of
Elango, and made him the member of dubbing union. This will be a different film
in the career of Sibiraj till the date.”
Producer G Dhananjayan said, “This is a very good and pleasant morning. The
speech of Elango was amazing and he has captured us completely with it.
Producer Arun Mozhi Manickam has become a screenwriter with this movie.
Jayashree, head of visually challenged group has been doing lots of
achievements, and I congratulate her for this gesture. A producer should always
come up with fresh and new ideas. In this aspect, Arun Mozhi Manickam has done
a fabulous job of having an audio description for the teaser of Maayon.
Earlier, I had screened ‘Thaandavam’ for the visually challenged people, which
was an exclusive screening. I request Arun Mozhi Manickam to do the same with
this movie Maayon as well. Sibiraj has done a remarkable job with his
performance in this movie. Kishore has come up with a brilliant directorial
proficiency with this movie. I wish all the best for the entire cast and crew
of Maayon for the grand success of this movie.”
Jayashree, Chairman, Disability Organization said, “I am overwhelmingly happy
with the way Maayon team has entertained the visually challenged group. This is
a pioneer attempt and I am sure that many will be following the same. I request
the other producers and directors of movies to come up with the same idea and
make it available for people with special needs..”
Director S A Chandrashekhar said, “I was astonished watching the teaser of this
movie, and the success is already written all over it. Arun Mozhi Manickam has
done a fabulous job and I congratulate him for this. This is a good beginning.
I am so glad and emotional listening to the speech of Elango. He told that he
is my fan and now I am his fan. The entire crew of Maayon has done a hard work
and it is evident with the teaser. I wish the entire team for a grand success.”
Actress Tanya Ravichandran said, “This is indeed a great project for me and I
thank Arun Mozhi Manickam sir for having me as a part of this project. It was
great working with Sibiraj and KS Ravikumar sir. Maayon will endow audiences
with a fresh and different experience in the theaters.”
Actor Sibiraj said, “We all get frustrated if we are watching a low resolution
video in the television, then guess what would be the bleak scenario for the
visually challenged people, where they would have no chance to enjoy the
cinematic vision. I am so elated to be a part of this movie Maayon, which has
something special for them. I thank producer Arun Mozhi Manickam sir for
choosing me to be a part of their project. The entire team owes a lot to
Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja sir for his musical magic in this movie. This is
a dream come true moment for me to be a part of a movie that has his musical
score. Director Kishore come up with a brilliant story and direction. Ram
Prasad has exquisitely brought it in visuals with his cinematography. He is
already a well-established and most favourite cinematographer in the Telugu
industry. He has shown me nicely in this movie. Tanya is the only person
suiting my physical height in this movie. She has done a fabulous work in this
movie. It was great working with Radharavi sir, Ravikumar sir. This will be a
delightful movie for all the audiences.”
Cinematographer Ram Prasad said, “Many are acclaiming me as a fabulous
cinematographer in the Telugu industry, but to be honest, I gained more
experience of cinematography from the Tamil movie industry. The vision of
Kishore is amazing. Maayon will be a special movie for the audiences. It was
great working with the talented actors like Sibiraj and Tanya Ravichandran.”
Producer Arun Mozhi Manickam said, “Maayon is a special movie for our
production house of Double Meaning Production. The movie deals with a fresh and
unique concept of God Vs Science, which is something new in the Tamil film
industry. So we wanted to make sure that the movie offers something fresh and
unique in every aspect. Of course, the full-length feature film will be a
phenomenal experience for its spellbinding visuals, a unique story premise with
promising performances by Sibiraj and others with Maestro Isaignani
Ilaiyaraaja’s musical score as the icing on the cake. With the teaser, we
wanted to attempt something different and that’s when the idea about the audio
description for the visually challenged popped up. Precisely, the idea about
Audio Description happened when we screened our previous movie Psycho with
Audio Description for the visually challenged people. They were really happy
about our efforts and we in turn were exhilarated watching their enjoyable
experience. They all requested us to screen our forthcoming movies with audio
description on first day itself. We wanted to see them excited even
before viewing the full-length feature film, and henceforth came up with the
idea of materializing it with the Maayon teaser itself. Besides, we are also planning
to host a contest of getting the fervent film buffs involved by letting them
give audio descriptions for the teaser, and the selected winner will be offered
an opportunity to perform AD for the trailer. We have few more surprises of the
same paradigm for the full-length theatrical version as well.”
Sibiraj is playing the lead role in Maayon and Tanya Ravichandran is his love
interest. The movie is directed by Kishore N and is produced by Arun Mozhi
Manickam of Double Meaning Production. Ram Prasad is handling cinematography
and Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja is composing music. The others in the star cast
include K.S. Ravikumar, Radha Ravi, Bucks, Hareesh Peradi, and few more
prominent actors.
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