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"Why I was rejected in my first meeting" - Real candid conversations with Director Saran |Amarkkalam

🎬 Director Saran | From Cartoonist to Visionary Filmmaker | Journey with Ananya Bhat | Part 1 In Part 1 of this deep‑dive conversation, we sit down with Tamil cinema’s hit visionary director Saran, the man behind iconic films like Amarkkalam, Amaravathi, Unnai Thedi, Kadhal Mannan, Gemini, Sethu Iyer IPS, Vasool Raja MBBS, Attagasam, Mercury Pookkal, Vattaram and Modhi Vilayadu. On Journey with Ananya Bhat, Saran opens up about his early love for storytelling, his journey from being a cartoonist and ferocious reader to working closely with legends like K. Balachander, Bharathiraja, Ilaiyaraaja, M.S. Viswanathan (MSV), and directing superstars like Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, along with collaborations involving Vivek and Kalabhavan Mani. This episode is a masterclass on cinema, discipline, creativity, leadership and humility, told through personal stories that shaped one of Tamil cinema’s most influential filmmakers. 🎥 Episode Summary (What You’ll Watch) From discovering cinema in school to navigating rejection, mentorship, and massive success, Director Saran shares: 🎯How reading and cartoons shaped his visual thinking 🎯His guru–shishya journey with K. Balachander 🎯Deep respect for Bharathiraja sir 🎯How Ilaiyaraaja’s music influenced his direction 🎯Untold stories behind Kadhal Mannan and MSV 🎯Why chasing trends can damage creativity 🎯Why he built Gemini Productions This is not just a film interview — it’s a life lesson for creators, dreamers, and cinema lovers. ⏱️ Chapters with Witty Titles 01:47 – 🎒 “I Was a Director Since 5th Grade” 02:49 – ✏️ From School Benches to Cartoon Frames 03:40 – 📚 Why Reading Made Me Dangerous 04:58 – 🔍 My Favourite Reading Obsession 05:32 – 🎬 One Director Who Changed Everything – K. Balachander 06:05 – 🌾 Why Bharathiraja Sir Commands My Respect 07:45 – 🎶 Ilaiyaraaja’s Music Shaped My Direction 09:25 – 🚪 How I Reached Balachander Sir 10:10 – 🗣️ Learning to Command People 12:50 – ❌ The Meeting Where I Failed Completely 14:50 – 🎥 How My First Direction Happened 16:16 – 💔 Did I Betray My Guru? 19:17 – 🎼 Kadhal Mannan, MSV & An Untold Story 20:16 – 📉 When Trends Go Terribly Wrong 23:47 – 🎭 How the ‘Mess Vishwanathan’ Role Was Born 24:40 – ✉️ A Letter to MSV Sir’s Mother 26:55 – 🎤 MSV Wanted to Be an Actor! 28:29 – 🏢 Kavithalaya & My Publicity Journey 30:24 – 🚀 Why I Started Gemini Productions 33:00 – ⏭️ Next Week’s Episode Tease 👥 Who Should Watch This Episode? Aspiring film directors & writers Cinema students & media professionals Fans of Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth Lovers of classic & modern Tamil cinema Anyone interested in leadership, creativity & resilience 🎯 Why You Should Watch Because this episode reveals how great cinema is built — not just filmed. Director Saran’s journey proves that discipline, reading, respect for mentors, and courage are the real tools of long‑lasting success in Kollywood. 🎬 About the Guest – Director Saran Director Saran is one of Tamil cinema’s most respected filmmakers, known for delivering commercial hits and memorable characters. His collaborations include: Ajith Kumar (Amaravathi, Gemini, Attagasam) Kamal Haasan (Vasool Raja MBBS) Vijayakanth (Sethu Iyer IPS) Legendary artists like Ilaiyaraaja, M.S. Viswanathan, and institutions like Kavithalaya Productions. 🎬 Credits – Swan Studios Original Host: ‪@ananyabhatyoutube‬ Guest: Director Saran Concept: Ananya Joisa & Vinay Parthasarathi Direction: Santhosh Videography: Nagesh V Acharya Editor: Shiva Kumar 🎼 Theme Music Credits: Composition & Music Production – Keerthan Vocals – Samvatsara Flute – Dr. Gajanan Sabhahit Recording – Riyo Antony Studio – Sai Shruthi Studios 📢 Follow for More 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe Instagram: @swanstudiosofficial YouTube Shorts: ‪@SwanStudiosOfficial‬ Follow Journey with Ananya Bhat for more honest conversations with legends of Tamil cinema. 🏷️ Hashtags #DirectorSaran #AjithKumar #ThalaAjith #TamilCinema #Kollywood #KBalachander #Bharathiraja #Ilaiyaraaja #MSV #KadhalMannan #VasoolRajaMBBS #Gemini #Attagasam #JourneyWithAnanyaBhat #SwanStudios 🔑 Keyword List Director Saran interview, Director Saran journey, Ajith Kumar Saran movies, Thala Ajith films, Kadhal Mannan MSV, Ilaiyaraaja influence, K Balachander mentorship, Bharathiraja, Gemini Productions, Vasool Raja MBBS Kamal Haasan, Sethu Iyer IPS Vijayakanth, Tamil cinema directors, Kollywood filmmaking, Journey with Ananya Bhat ©️ Copyright Notice All content belongs to Swan Studios. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or re‑uploading is strictly prohibited.