Filmmaker AR Murugadoss has seen collaborating with some of the biggest stars in the film industry. His known list of films includes Darbar with Rajinikanth, Sarkar, Kaththi and Thuppakki with Vijay and Ghajini with both Suriya and Aamir Khan.
He also worked with Akshay Kumar, Ajith Kumar, Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi. Now, he is eagerly awaited for the release of Sikandar his first film with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
In a interview with PTI, AR Murugadoss recently admitted that working with superstars is not always easy. “You can’t make a regular film with a superstar. It’s about giving the fans what they want — those larger-than-life moments — which means you can’t always be 100 per cent true to the original vision”, he said.
However, he also praised these stars for their dedication. “They’re passionate about maintaining and growing their stardom. As directors, we learn from their commitment,” he added.
Salman Khan’s Two-Version Scenes
The director also shared interesting behind-the-scenes details about working with Salman Khan. He recalled how he adjusted to Salman’s unique shooting schedule from 2 PM to 2 AM and first met him at his residence, Galaxy Apartments for the narration.
Talking about their working style on set, AR Murugadoss revealed, “We’d often disagree on scenes, so we’d shoot both versions and settle it in the edit.”
He revealed, this approach allowed them to balance both the director’s vision and the actor’s instincts.
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About Sikandar
Sikandar is one of the most-anticipated films of the year and is set to hit cinemas on 30th March, just a day before Eid. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film also features Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Suniel Shetty, Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar in lead roles.
The film is expected to be a over-the-top action entertainer, fans are eagerly waiting as the trailer set to release tomorrow (23rd March).
