Watch: Kalaipuli S Thanu interview on Sachein re-release | Vijay | Genelia | Vadivelu
Looking through a hazy car window, a dreamy young man with an enchanting grin enters Ooty. There are no slow-motion track shots or standard hero introduction cues. He comes like a breeze, beams at his lady love, dances effortlessly, and leaves without much trace. 20 years on, Sachein is now returning to the big screen, again in that long-sleeved maroon sweater and beige cargo pants, and this time, he promises to make his presence felt. Amidst all the films breathing fresh air in this re-release season, Tamil superstar Vijay’s 41st film is the most in-demand entrant. Sachein, directed by John Mahendran, is being officially re-released this week.
Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu of V Creations, who is re-releasing the 4K restoration, was more nervous than the fans 20 years ago. “We were extremely tense. So we wanted music composer Devi Sri Prasad to remix a Telugu song of his in Sachein, and we had even bought the rights. I don’t know what really happened, but it caused quite a stir. Newspapers read ‘Sachein release halted,’ and I was shocked. The court said we hadn’t obtained the rights properly.” Fascinatingly, Thanu explains, DSP composed a whole new tune that matches the song’s lip sync. That ended up being ‘Dai Dai Dai Kattikkoda,’ featuring Vijay and Bipasha Basu, which was added to the film a week after the release.
Published – April 18, 2025 08:08 am IST
