How did Sathyaraj react when Arunraja narrated the story to him? “I desperately wanted Sathyaraj sir to accept the offer, and I’m glad he did. Even though women are increasingly becoming career-oriented, there are many talented girls who get subjugated because of the pressure from both family and society,” he observed. Interestingly, everyone had a story to tell. I eventually met Aarti Sankaran, a coach with the Tamil Nadu women’s cricket team.
After listening to everything, I thought I should explore the journey of someone from a rural area. “She used to play at the national level, and shared some experiences from her life, besides the stories of other girls who were in her team and so on. It’s not often that you get a dedicated mainstream actor who keeps pushing her boundaries,” he said.Īrunraja extends his gratitude to actor Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, of Lakshmi-fame, for her inputs. I am sure now she is adept at both bowling and fielding. She learned the game and underwent rigorous training sessions. “I wanted to cast a cricketer, but seeing our advertisements on social media, Aishwarya Rajesh herself expressed willingness to be a part of the film. The intention, he admits, was to sizeably cut the training period. “Nobody came close, but it is not fair to expect good cricketers to be good actors,” he laughed. How did he zero in on the Kaaka Muttai girl for Kanaa? When Arunraja and his team first began the auditioning process, they looked extensively for female cricketers who could act. In fact, I faced the similar situation in my childhood,” he shared. For example, there’s a scene in the film where (the protagonist) Kausalya’s mother would beat her with a broomstick because she is always glued to her cricket bat. So, I thought why not make a film on a woman bowler? Also, when I wrote the script, I made sure it was as authentic as possible. I researched a bit and came to know that most of the stories had been only about batsmen and not bowlers. We need films that are less-preachy and more entertaining. “Today, the audiences are lapping up content-driven cinema in a big way and we are much more accountable to deliver good stuff. The film would be relevant at any given time given the universally-appealing nature of its script,” he added.Īrunraja was clear about not directing yet another run-of-the-mill sports drama. Kanaa isn’t just about cricket and women empowerment, it addresses the importance of agriculture, parents’ relationship with their children, unfulfilled ambitions. When I pitched in an idea to Siva, he got excited and gave me the confidence to pursue further. The film is also based on my own experiences. “I am a cricketer myself, and I have represented my college in the zonal matches that had teams from all over Tamil Nadu.
Kanaa revolves around the life of an ambitious young woman from a village who aspires to become an international cricketer.
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