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Surya: They are contrasting characters. Ajit on the surface seems very tense, making a lot of noise. But when you get close to him, you realise it is just a put-on. Unlike his appearance, he is soft and vulnerable. Vijay, on the other hand, appears calm and placid. But there is a lot of fire in him. As you explain a scene to him, he may look a little inattentive. But when he stands before the camera he will surprise you. Q: Who are the directors who have inspired you? Surya: Everybody I've worked with, like Vasanth & Livingston. And even those I have not had a chance to work with. I admire directors like Bhim Singh, Sridhar and K.S. Gopalakrishnan, who were excellent in his dialogue writing. Q: Why do directors who show so much promise in their first work disappoint in subsequent films? Surya: I really do not know. It is a puzzle. Probably because the first script was worked on and polished for years while they were assistant directors, waiting for their break. And in their second film, they flounder. Really, I can't think of any reason. But I never took long over my scripts. ' Vaali ' was scripted in just sixty days. I can work out a complete script in a very short time. It is my strong point. Q: Is it because they are willing to listen as beginners, but get complacent, with an 'I-know-everything' attitude after their first success. Surya: Filmmaking is a continuous learning process, in which you have to keep polishing your skills and stay abreast of changing trends, tastes and technology. You cannot afford to be complacent. Q: Any film you saw and felt inspired by? Surya: I saw this film 'Life is Beautiful'. I wish I could make a film like that in Tamil. I want to make a film that would be fit for the Oscars. And of course, there is 'Benhur'. The scenes, the costumes, the performances, and the presentation - everything was so captivating.
Surya: I have three stories lined up. I have still to decide which one to do. But my next film will have both Ajit and Vijay in it. And it will be for producer A.M. Ratnam. It was a pleasure working with him. He is non-interfering and a nice human being to interact with. Candid and outspoken, Surya says, "I love cinema, I breathe cinema, I eat cinema, and I sleep cinema." As the cricket ad goes? You ask. He says, "I don't have any interest in cricket. But if I have to make a film with cricket as the backdrop, then surely I'll learn all about it. Probably much more than even what the cricketers themselves know." And it is this confidence that comes through as one talks to him.
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Q: How was it working with Ajit and Vijay?
Q: What is your next subject?
