<p>Anupama Kumar, one of the most dependable performers in Tamil cinema, will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited<em> Dharala Prabhu</em>, slated to hit screens this Friday (March 13). The Harish Kalyan starrer, a remake of the Hindi hit <em>Vicky Donor,</em> has created a fair deal of buzz among movie buffs and this suggests things are heading in the right direction. Speaking exclusively to <em>DH</em>, Anupama talks about reprising Dolly Ahluwalia's role from the original.</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to give the nod to <em>Dharala Prabhu</em>?</strong></p>.<p>I really loved Vicky Donor and felt that the mother's role was a beautiful one. Dolly Ahluwalia won the National award for playing the character so that made the proposal even more attractive. My character in Dharala Prabhu has been written in such a way that it will appeal to the Tamil sensibilities. In fact, the makers of the film have done justice to each and every character. </p>.<p><strong>Dolly Ahluwalia received rave reviews for her performance in <em>Vicky Donor</em>. Did this put extra pressure on you?</strong></p>.<p>There was definitely some added pressure as Dolly is a veteran while I am relatively new. However, I did not watch Vicky Donor again as the setting of Dharala Prabhu is completely different. Moreover, I wanted to do the role in my own way. </p>.<p><strong>Is the Tamil audience ready to accept an issue like sperm donation?</strong></p>.<p>Sperm donation has been around for quite some time. Sperm banks can (indirectly) bring happiness to the lives of so many childless couples yearning for a baby. I think, these days the audience is more aware of such things. Also the makers of Dharala Prabhu have handled the subject in a mature and decent manner and there is no cringeworthy moment in the movie. </p>.<p><strong>What are you upcoming projects?</strong></p>.<p>I have two untitled projects produced by C V Kumar in the pipeline. Apart from that I am playing a North Madaras cop in N4, directed by Lokesh Kumar of My Son is Gay fame. Then there is a horror-comedy titled Pei Mama with Yogi Babu directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. I also have Jigiri Dosthu directed by Vignesh Kumar in the kitty.</p>.<p><strong>What's the status of your production venture <em>Kadhavu</em>?</strong></p>.<p>We are working on the post production of <em>Kadhavu</em>, my production venture with Kishore (of Kabali fame). It received a good response at the Goa Film Bazaar so we are hoping for good things in the future.</p>
<p>Anupama Kumar, one of the most dependable performers in Tamil cinema, will soon be seen in the eagerly-awaited<em> Dharala Prabhu</em>, slated to hit screens this Friday (March 13). The Harish Kalyan starrer, a remake of the Hindi hit <em>Vicky Donor,</em> has created a fair deal of buzz among movie buffs and this suggests things are heading in the right direction. Speaking exclusively to <em>DH</em>, Anupama talks about reprising Dolly Ahluwalia's role from the original.</p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to give the nod to <em>Dharala Prabhu</em>?</strong></p>.<p>I really loved Vicky Donor and felt that the mother's role was a beautiful one. Dolly Ahluwalia won the National award for playing the character so that made the proposal even more attractive. My character in Dharala Prabhu has been written in such a way that it will appeal to the Tamil sensibilities. In fact, the makers of the film have done justice to each and every character. </p>.<p><strong>Dolly Ahluwalia received rave reviews for her performance in <em>Vicky Donor</em>. Did this put extra pressure on you?</strong></p>.<p>There was definitely some added pressure as Dolly is a veteran while I am relatively new. However, I did not watch Vicky Donor again as the setting of Dharala Prabhu is completely different. Moreover, I wanted to do the role in my own way. </p>.<p><strong>Is the Tamil audience ready to accept an issue like sperm donation?</strong></p>.<p>Sperm donation has been around for quite some time. Sperm banks can (indirectly) bring happiness to the lives of so many childless couples yearning for a baby. I think, these days the audience is more aware of such things. Also the makers of Dharala Prabhu have handled the subject in a mature and decent manner and there is no cringeworthy moment in the movie. </p>.<p><strong>What are you upcoming projects?</strong></p>.<p>I have two untitled projects produced by C V Kumar in the pipeline. Apart from that I am playing a North Madaras cop in N4, directed by Lokesh Kumar of My Son is Gay fame. Then there is a horror-comedy titled Pei Mama with Yogi Babu directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. I also have Jigiri Dosthu directed by Vignesh Kumar in the kitty.</p>.<p><strong>What's the status of your production venture <em>Kadhavu</em>?</strong></p>.<p>We are working on the post production of <em>Kadhavu</em>, my production venture with Kishore (of Kabali fame). It received a good response at the Goa Film Bazaar so we are hoping for good things in the future.</p>