R Balki: Akshay Kumar is one of the most incredible actors because he lives the role

R Balki believes in making effectual films. Be is ‘Cheeni Kum’ or ‘Paa’ the filmmaker make a point to cast those actors who can do justice to the character and to the film as well. Balki is all set to release his next ‘PadMan’ starring Akshay Kumar, and the director is all praises for his actor. The trailer of the film went viral on social media recently; everyone lauded the whole team of ‘PadMan’.


When asked why he choose Akshay Kumar as the lead in the film Balki explained, “Akshay is a huge star, but more than that, he is a fantastic actor. We always keep thinking of him as a great star, but he is one of the most incredible actors because he lives the role. He showed deep conviction while bringing to screen Muruganantham’s life.”


Balki said ‘PadMan’ is an adaptation and not a documentary, “Of course there’s a bit of fiction in it, but for cinematic purposes, we all take liberties. But what matters is, cinematically how we deliver Muruganantham’s life and do justice to it, I don’t think anybody could have done it better than Akshay Kumar.”


The filmmaker explains Akshay Kumar’s character in the film, “No, Akshay has never for once done anything to copy him. Rather, he brought his own kind of skill and quality to the whole film, which is completely original. He has rightly interpreted Muruganantham’s life in a way that brings out the sensitivity in the man. What he did is incredible, and yet, the whole world is calling him mad — that bit Akshay has interpreted so intelligently and so, from the heart. He has just lived the role as if he is the man. Therefore, he has not copied the man, but interpreted him very beautifully.”


The director clarified that there were no awkward moments while filming, “There is nothing for anybody to be apprehensive about. We were very clear from the start that we want a film that a 12-year-old girl or boy can watch. They should find it cool. It’s about family audience and for them to enjoy. It’s not something that only two people can whisper in the corridors. It’s an Akshay Kumar film, so obviously, families have to enjoy it.”


'PadMan' also stars Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte in lead roles and is slated to release on 26th January 2018.