Selfless and duty-bound

``DO YOUR duty and do not expect anything in return'' is the theme of the movie ``Kamaraasu'', produced by Saanthi Vanaraja movies.

The shooting was in full swing in Koovur, near Chennai, at a small house. Murali, Laila, Vadivelu and ``Vennira Adai'' Nirmala were in the shot which was being picturised by the director.

Factory owner Srividya is a widow. She has three children. Her car driver Murali (Kamaraasu) lives in the place not only as her driver but also as her son who takes care of the house. There comes a situation when he is even ready to sacrifice his life for her.

Director P. C. Anbazhagan, who was assistant to S. A. Chandrasekaran (``Rasigan'' and ``Deva'') inspired by the life of Mother Teresa, has chosen sacrifice as the theme. The screenplay has twists and turns to sustain the interest of the viewer till the last frame.

Producer N. Vanaraja who has now acquired the rights of the film from R. B. Chowdry, says that the appealing story made him take up the project. ``When the film was stopped due to unforeseen circumstances I was upset. I told the director that I will take on the project, and it was gracious on the part of R. B. Chowdry to give the film to me. In fact I am producing the film with his guidance only.''

``The highlight of the film is a walk on a one inch pathway at a height of 200 feet above the ground in Kanyakumari, by a young man. But I have used his expertise to show it as if it is done by my heroine Laila''.

Murali says that the director has done his home work well. Murali, Laila, Vadivelu, ``Vennira Adai'' Nirmala, Srividya, Chandrasekar, Madan Bob, Anu Mohan, C. R. Saraswathi and master Mahendran are in the cast.

Camera is handled by Selva R. Editing is done by Jaishanker. Dances are choreographed by Sivashanker and Raju Sundaram. Music is scored by S. A. Rajkumar. Lyrics are written by Mu. Metha, Muthulingam, Kalidasan and Arivumathi.

Art is by Pugazh and the story, screenplay, dialogue and direction are by P. C. Anbazhagan. The film is produced by N. Vanaraja.

S. R. ASHOK KUMAR

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