Arya, Manju Warrier & Athulya Ravi With Mr.X team Q & A With Media

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00:00Let's begin the Q&A.

00:02Okay.

00:04Manu Anand sir.

00:06Arayegaru?

00:07Arayegaru.

00:08Arayegaru.

00:10This side sir.

00:11Okay.

00:12Underwater sequence you are doing the underwater sequence.

00:15And what sir?

00:18You are doing everything.

00:20For the introduction of the film,

00:22he wanted a particular sequence under the water.

00:26For that, we had to go to, it was a deep sea shot.

00:32So, you needed that depth, you needed that bare body, everything.

00:37So, it was a difficult thing to shoot because the water was very freezing cold.

00:41Like 15, 16 degrees.

00:43So, to shoot bare body underwater for the whole day was very difficult.

00:48So, somehow managed, escaped and came out alive.

00:53He tried to kill me basically.

00:54He tried to kill me.

00:56He tried to kill me.

00:57He tried to kill me.

00:59He tried to kill me.

01:00He tried to kill me.

01:01But when you are doing the film, sometimes you don't realize it.

01:04Maybe once you come out of it, only you will realize it.

01:08But I was prepared.

01:09I have done underwater shots before.

01:11But the only problem here was it was very cold.

01:13Water was very cold and I didn't have any support.

01:18Like covering myself or insulation or nothing I could do.

01:22That was the difficult part.

01:23That was true.

01:24Sir.

01:25So, the President was in the absence of war.

01:28America and Iran war.

01:31The difference of nuclear war has happened.

01:34Are you seeing still what was related worthy of the president?

01:38Sir, it's not directly related to America-Iran war.

01:45We, I mean, this script was written in 2023.

01:50Okay, so the events that you see in this film,

01:55unfortunately, what is happening in world today,

01:59I mean, we did not predict that this was going to happen.

02:02It's just that the world is at war right now,

02:05and this script was written like three years back.

02:09So, it's just a mere coincidence.

02:11But what is happening in the film

02:14is a mirror of what is happening in the world right now.

02:18Mr. X, title in, sir.

02:20Mr. X is a code name for a spy.

02:26Manu Anand, sir.

02:28Hi, myself, Hemamal here.

02:29First of all, trailer was too good, too good.

02:32Basically, I'm a spy thriller kind of movies.

02:35I used to watch, I love that movies.

02:37My straightaway question is like,

02:39your past two films were worked with Vishnu Vishal, sir.

02:43Yes.

02:43But in this project, you would not approach him or what?

02:47See, when I…

02:48They had a fight.

02:49You had a fight.

02:50They had a fight.

02:51They had a fight.

02:53How Arya, sir, get into this project?

02:55Yeah, he's sometimes very brutally honest.

02:58So, no, see, Vishnu was my first hero with F.I.R.

03:04And then I wrote, co-wrote Arya in his recent film.

03:10See, I have a good equation with Vishnu,

03:13irrespective of what Arya might say.

03:16No, see, we obviously cannot keep collaborating continuously

03:25because F.I.R. did very well for Vishnu and for me.

03:29When we come back again for the next time,

03:32it has to be a bigger film.

03:33It has to be something that will elevate both of us.

03:36So, we are waiting for the right time to collaborate again.

03:39And that's the only reason.

03:41And Mr. X is a completely different world.

03:43And F.I.R. was a completely different world.

03:45What is your personal favourite genre of the movies?

03:49My personal favourite is spy genre, yes.

03:52Bond, Jason Bond, Bond Ultimatum is my favourite film.

03:56All the very best.

03:58I see.

03:59You just spoke that I took three years break from the films.

04:03What exactly?

04:06After Sapata, whatever, I took a break

04:08because I wanted to do different kind of film

04:11and nothing was coming very solid.

04:15Then Mr. X came.

04:16But this movie took a lot of preparation for me

04:18to get into the transformation.

04:21Then shooting also took time

04:22because so many locations, so many artists,

04:26so many action sequences, reversals, everything took time.

04:30So, for me to finish it, it took time.

04:33So, that is the reason.

04:35But three years is a very large plan.

04:37Yeah, it's a lot, but I can't rewind it now.

04:41So, just hoping that three years waiting this movie

04:45gives the benefit of it.

05:09Sir, this is also a film that is inspired by

05:16true events.

05:18So, there are seven real, true events that has happened in India

05:22that we have taken inspiration from

05:24and we have used it in the screenplay.

05:27So, seven true incidents that happened

05:30from 1965 to 2022.

05:33So, seven different incidents.

05:36All that has happened in India,

05:37we have taken it and created one screenplay

05:40into one timeline

05:42and made it.

05:43So, it is realistic,

05:46but it is not completely realistic.

05:48It is a commercial action film.

05:50But true incidents are not going to happen.

05:52One thing is,

05:53you can see the raga,

05:53you can see the sugar coated.

05:55So, you can see the sugar coated.

05:58So, you can see the propaganda or something.

06:00You can see the raga problems.

06:03So, how are you going to showcase those real incidents?

06:07Sir, we have treated it with utmost respect

06:09and we have treated it commercially.

06:11Okay.

06:12We have made sure that

06:14this doesn't have any propaganda angle.

06:17Okay.

06:17We are not taking any political stance.

06:19We are not taking a religious stance.

06:22This is a pakka spy.

06:25If you like James Bond films,

06:27if you like Mission Impossible,

06:28if you like Jason Bond kind of films,

06:32you will enjoy.

06:32This is a racy, fast-paced spy film.

06:36Which has real events that has happened in India.

06:39Like, for example,

06:40there is a lost nuclear device,

06:42which is a true incident.

06:44You know, Chinese hackers hacking into our power grids.

06:48That is true.

06:49You know, our military or DRDO officers being honey trapped.

06:53Also true.

06:54So, these are public recorded events

06:56that has happened in our country.

06:58We have taken those events

07:00and incorporated into the screenplay.

07:03Yeah.

07:03Manju are here.

07:04Basically,

07:05three years of time better transformations.

07:09It took so much of time

07:10for the transformation.

07:12But,

07:12being a lady,

07:16you are working with this film and experience.

07:23I wish I had documented my transformation like Aria.

07:28But I,

07:29definitely I did my,

07:31I took care of my physical health

07:33and I was working out regularly.

07:36As,

07:37I used to work out regularly,

07:39but when Manu told me about this film

07:41and the kind of physical fitness that this role requires,

07:44I put an extra effort

07:45and I,

07:46definitely I worked hard,

07:47but only thing I didn't take a video of it.

07:50That's it.

07:51And of course,

07:52it's so inspiring to,

07:54when I work with people like Aria and Gautam

07:57and even Adulia,

07:58we all worked on in action sequences

08:00and everything we had experiences together.

08:03So,

08:04their dedication

08:05and the kind of hard work

08:06they are putting into it

08:08made me want to work hard

08:09and

08:11be,

08:12like,

08:13I didn't want Manu to think,

08:14oh,

08:14I should have cast someone else.

08:16Aria,

08:17here.

08:17Thank you so much, sir.

08:19And whenever you bring a good cinema,

08:22same kind of reception you get in Telugu also,

08:24like in Tamil.

08:25So,

08:26everyone is waiting for,

08:28in Telugu also,

08:29Sarpata Parambarai 2.

08:30So,

08:30when it is coming,

08:31The part 2 is starting in June.

08:34So,

08:34now after I finish shooting for one rom-com,

08:37now I'm going to start,

08:38next is Sarpata 2,

08:40from June.

08:41So,

08:41what kind of transformation you are doing for that?

08:44That is it to decide.

08:45I mean,

08:45it's working,

08:47it will be similar to Sarpata 1,

08:48the boxer kind of a physique.

08:50So,

08:50that is what I'm looking.

08:52Manju,

08:52man.

08:55So,

08:56when you came last time for Virdalai 2,

08:59so,

09:00you sang for,

09:01you sang for,

09:02you sang this for a song.

09:03You sang a song for us.

09:05So,

09:06there is,

09:06you have a multi-talented person.

09:09So,

09:09when it comes to acting,

09:11when it comes to singing,

09:12so what is your most...

09:13Please don't count me as a singer.

09:15Please don't even count me as a singer.

09:17That was a simple effort.

09:20That's it.

09:21I'm not at all a,

09:22I can't be called a singer.

09:24I just sing.

09:25That's all.

09:26So,

09:26eagerly waiting for your Telugu straight film.

09:30Straight film,

09:31Oh,

09:31yes,

09:32I wish.

09:32I really hope,

09:33I really look forward to working in a straight Telugu film.

09:36I just hope that the right opportunity comes.

09:40Manju,

10:02getting permission for real locations sometimes is extremely difficult.

10:08Like, in this film, we had different locations, like power plant, we had snow mountain, we

10:19went abroad and we had to shoot a shootout sequence in a main traffic intersection.

10:27So all that was pre-decided.

10:30We went, we did the recce and we decided that this is where we are going to shoot.

10:34So specifically, we took videos of the places where we are going to shoot and we officially

10:39approached and got the permission months in advance so that we can go and shoot.

10:45The reason why I wanted to shoot in real location is because it gives an added depth to the film

10:52and it adds value, it adds character to the story.

10:56So that is why we decided we will go to these live locations, real locations and get permission

11:03and shoot.

11:04Okay.

11:05Sir, I try my best to be very genuine, very true to the character.

11:24So, it all depends on the director, you know, what he wants, how he wants a look.

11:30So, I try to give my best.

11:32So, I try that always.

11:35So, I try that always.

11:35That's right, sir.

11:36Manu, Anand.

11:37Hi, sir.

11:38Hi, sir.

11:38Sir, last film you have released a lot of social layers, even it's a thriller.

11:45Is there a lot of social elements?

11:49No, sir.

11:51Not in this.

11:53The first film in FIR, yeah, there was a social message and I got abused left and right.

12:01Okay.

12:03Police had to come outside my house for protection when the film released in Tamil.

12:08There was one group who was saying that it was propaganda.

12:12I mean, Muslims were saying that it was against us.

12:15Hindus were saying that it was against us.

12:17So, it was never meant to be a propaganda film.

12:21So, when I wrote the second film, sir, I made sure or it was clear in my head that no,

12:28no more dramas.

12:30I don't want to put my family at risk.

12:32I don't want anyone threatening my wife or my mom.

12:36So, I decided I will write up your spy thriller.

12:40Okay.

12:41So, what you will see is, that's why I told earlier, sir, there will not be a single political line.

12:47There will not be a single religious connection.

12:51It will be a straight forward spy action thriller.

12:55And one more happy thing in the trailer shows.

12:58Manju warrior is a powerful leading role.

13:03I will do this.

13:04And one more spy action movies.

13:07I will do this.

13:09I will do this.

13:11I will do this.

13:12I will do this.

13:13I will do this.

13:16Yes.

13:17Yes, sir.

13:18Because, see, I am surrounded by strong women in my life.

13:22My wife is a very strong woman.

13:24And my mom is a very strong woman.

13:26And some of my friends, some of my best friends are women who are very, very strong.

13:32So, obviously, there is that inspiration when I write characters.

13:36I like to see very strong woman representation in my film.

13:40Happy, sir.

13:40All the best, sir.

13:41Hi, Arya, sir.

13:42Welcome to Hyderabad, first of all.

13:45Telugu audience mostly love your movies, like Raja Rani.

13:49The Captain movie very much alike.

13:51I watched twice, thrice also.

13:53It's very interesting.

13:54What do you say to the Telugu audience?

13:56How much they love to you, you know, already?

13:58Yes.

13:58So, what do you say about the Mr. X movie?

14:00How it connects to the Telugu audience?

14:02How they will enjoy?

14:03Like you said, the Telugu audience have given me so much of love, always.

14:07Be it straight Telugu film or my dubbed film.

14:11So, very happy about it.

14:13I should, because whenever I go out, they always talk about all these films.

14:18Raja Rani, Nene Mbani.

14:19They like it so much.

14:20So, this film, Mr. X, definitely will be a different film from my filmography.

14:31So, I'm sure they like, they will like this kind of action thriller which is very fast

14:37and very, lot of twist and turn and who is going to do what.

14:41So, it's a first time experience for me in Tamil itself.

14:45So, I'm sure Telugu they will support me.

14:48So, I'm waiting.

14:49Who is your best, who is your best cricketer?

14:53Famous cricketer or your favorite cricketer?

14:55Cricketer.

14:56For me, in whole life, it is Sachin Tantukul.

14:59He's been the, he's been my idol.

15:02Gautam Garu.

15:06Actually, after Kaldi, I mean, wherever in movies, we have watched in other movies.

15:12But in this, your look is totally too good.

15:15We really loved your look after Aria, sirs.

15:19But what excites you more when you hear this story?

15:24The problem with this question is, I can't reveal much.

15:28Okay.

15:29What excited me the most is what Manu has told me not to talk about.

15:33How is working with Manu Garu?

15:36Working with Manu is, he's been a friend of mine even before we started working in this film.

15:42Manu, so Manu has been a wonderful person to work with.

15:49As a director, he's very strong.

15:51Captain of the ship, Captain.

15:53So that way, he's been very clear.

15:57My character's look is Manu's look.

16:00If you like my character's styling and all of that, that is Manu's styling only.

16:04Today, only he decided he's not going to wear the jacket and all that.

16:07But usually, he only wears like that.

16:09So my character is Manu.

16:10Okay, definitely will watch and all the very best and Atulia ji.

16:14So actually, you worked in Telugu Films also, direct writer with Telugu Films.

16:18In this, how is your role, how it will be there?

16:21And same question, what excites you more to choose this script?

16:26Same answer.

16:29So, I can't say that, like what excites me.

16:33But, one thing I want to do is definitely a different experience, different role.

16:39I have never done this role in my career.

16:43So this is the first time I've tried.

16:45So, like after this film, I got like lots of confidence.

16:51I can do anything, like any kind of roles.

16:53Allake, I have confidence in this role.

16:56So, let's talk about the release of the movie.

17:01Arie.

17:02Hi, sir.

17:03I've done a lot of multistars.

17:05Ajit and Vishal are doing a lot of seniors.

17:09I've done a lot of young stars.

17:14So, what's your input?

17:16Inputs?

17:17He's…

17:19You see the film, he's too good in the film.

17:22I have told in many places.

17:24But when you see the film, Gautam's performance, the style, it's very good.

17:29Because my character is like a very one-dimension, I can say.

17:34But his character is very multi-dimensional character.

17:37The way he's performed it very stylishly, very convincingly.

17:42And he's pulled off a superb act.

17:45So, I'm very confident that if the movie…

17:48I'm sure the movie will do well.

17:50And he'll get the best pie of the movie.

17:53The biggest big pie of the movie.

17:55He'll definitely get it.

17:56So, very happy for him.

18:00Sorry.

18:00Right side.

18:01First of all, congrats, sir.

18:03I'm a very proud actor.

18:05I'm very proud of you.

18:06You've got a six-pack.

18:09I'm absolutely proud of you.

18:12I am so proud of you.

18:18I'm a great actor.

18:19You've got a new actor, a new actor…

18:24You've got a new actor.

18:25You've got a new actor.

18:32He didn't hit me.

18:34So first, I still remember the first time Jeeva, sir, who introduced me Ullamke film.

18:43The first shot, he told me to say the line, the line was, love is life, life is love.

18:51So Pooja, my opposite was Pooja actress.

18:54So when he started the camera, he was on a trolley.

18:58So when he said action, I was looking at the camera and saying the dialogue.

19:03So he called me, he said, buffoon, come here.

19:06You do the acting, I'll do the camera work.

19:09So that is what the, I was so new, I didn't know what I was doing.

19:12So he said, you interact with the character, you talk to her, you don't talk to the camera.

19:17Camera will capture you talking.

19:19So that's where I started.

19:20So he's been my guru and he's been my, like a father figure.

19:25So, yeah.

19:27Manugur.

19:28Okay, last question, please.

19:30Manugur.

19:31Yes.

19:31Trailer is very extraordinary.

19:33And there is a tagline origins.

19:35So is there any sequences for this film?

19:39Yes, ma'am.

19:40Actually, the plan is if the first part works, then there will be sequels.

19:46Okay.

19:47How many sequences?

19:48See, as of now, there are two chapters of storylines for this film.

19:56But, like I just said, if the first part doesn't work, there is no second part.

20:00There is no third part.

20:00Make sure it works.

20:01If you want to see the second part.

20:02Of course it will work.

20:03If you don't want to see the second part, don't make it work.

20:05So this is an attempt to see if this kind of film will work in south.

20:11If it works, yeah, there will be more parts.

20:14But it will be like a franchise series.

20:17That is the idea.

20:18All the best.

20:19Yes.

20:19Arya, sir.

20:21So…

20:21Aye, aye, aye.

20:22Tell me that.

20:22No problem.

20:24Yes.

20:25We always love your film, like Raja Rani and every film we love, sir.

20:30Loves when it comes from you.

20:32So if any chance to get to work straight away film in Telugu, what kind of cinema you choose?

20:38No, I am okay with anything.

20:40I am ready to fight, ready to love, ready to do comedy.

20:45Everything I am ready.

20:46So something, some good director, some good script comes, then definitely I will do it.

20:52Done.

20:54Thank you so much.

20:55He wants to ask some important question.

20:57Can we expect Raja Rani 2?

20:59No, not Raja Rani 2.

21:01It's similar kind that I am doing right now, ARIA 40.

21:06It's something like Raja Rani.

21:10Vaishnavi Chetane, she is doing one character and Nikkila Vimal, she is doing another character.

21:14So it's like a pure rom-com fun kind of a Raja Rani zone.

21:20So that should be coming this year.

21:24Re-release.

21:26Re-release.

21:27Re-release.

21:27Re-release, I don't know.

21:28They don't do re-release in Teru.

21:29I don't know.

21:31Raja Rani fans demand re-release, Kasum.

21:35Yes, thank you.

21:36Thank you so much to all our media friends and thank you so much Mr. X team.

21:39Thank you so much.

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