When you started shooting Saathiya, did you have scenes of Alai Payuthey in mind?
The initial script was at the back of my mind. I wanted to get the images of the film out of my mind. That is why I asked Gulzarsaab to write a new script. I knew he would have a different approach to the film. At the same time, we didn’t want to lose the essence. It is a treatment-based film, not plot-oriented. The relationship between the characters and their performances are important. I admit the original is like the Bible; I have followed it. But you will not see a remake in Saathiya. Saathiya is more extroverted, more robust and more energetic. You must have changed the milieu completely for the Hindi version. Completely. We transported it to Mumbai and the Hindi culture. The characters speak a totally different language. Automatically, relationships also tend to change a little. I would say it has a different flavour. Did you not think of casting Madhavan in the film because he displayed freshness and vulnerability apt for the character in Alai Payuthey? Madhavan is a nice guy.
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