Vikram actor Fahadh Faasil joins team Maamannan, headlined by Udhayanidhi Stalin, details inside

We had told you Maamannan would be Udhayanidhi Stalin's last film, as an actor, before he plunges into politics, full-time. While the shoot of Maamannan has been going on in a full swing, Fahadh Faasil, who is awaiting the release of Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram, has joined the sets. Photos of the crew members welcoming him have gone viral on the Internet. The Malayalam actor is seen sporting a twirled moustache in the photos. Backed by Red Giant Films, Maamannan, directed by Mari Selvaraj, also stars Keerthy Suresh and Vadivelu in prominent roles.

Billed as a rural entertainer, Maamannan has music by AR Rahman, cinematography by Theni Easwar, editing by Selva RK and choreography by Sandy of Pathala Pathala-fame. It is also the first time a Udhayanidhi film will have music by Rahman. The first schedule of Maamannan got over in March, and this is the second one, underway in Chennai.

Udhayanidhi Stalin is basking in on the success of Nenjuku Needhi, which was released in theatres on May 20. Keerthy Suresh, too, has been lauded for her power-packed performance in Saani Kaayidham. Naturally, with these actors on board, expectations for Maamannan are sky-high.

Maamannan is a comeback for Vadivelu, who has Suraaj's Naai Sekar Returns, in his kitty.

Mari Selvaraj turned enough heads with Pariyerum Perumal and Karnan. Now it remains to see what's in store for the audience next. Post this film, Mari Selvaraj would go on to direct Dhruv Vikram in a film based on kabaddi.

With his riveting performances, Fahadh Faasil proved to be a real game-changer in Malayalam cinema. "I try not to be repetitive in the roles I do. I focus on the narrative. An actor’s job is to understand the narrative and shape the character accordingly. For instance, while shooting for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, all I knew was that my character had turned into a thief because of hunger," Fahadh told the Hindu.

Also, he added, "Even while performing, I tell myself that I am Fahadh Faasil and not the character. When I am at the monitor to review a shot, I judge the character in a third person. Also, I make it a point to never take my characters back home!"

When asked how important are the performances of his co-stars while he faces the camera; Fahadh told The Hindu, "Of late, I have noticed that the new actors are so good that they are not conscious of the presence of the camera. I am the kind of actor who asks for retakes. So I don’t know how much I affect the rhythm of my co-actors!"