When Lingusamy fulfilled his promise to Vishal’s mother on marriage
Director Lingusamy and Vishal have been sharing a wonderful rapport
over the years. Of course, their successful venture together in
‘Sandakozhi’ that was made before 13 years is still the evergreen
blockbuster. But there is something connecting both of them beyond
these years. Yes, director Lingusamy revealed this during the 100 days
success celebration of Irumbu Thirai.
Lingusamy said, “My relationship with Vishal dates back to the days as
my assistant director. I was working for a film as last assistant for
the banner of Vishal’s father. During that time, Vishal was a school kid. But he would always stand beside me asking when the shoot is?
Vishal would take me to the same restaurant where he used to have food and buy clothes for me at the same shop, where he would visit often. I always happened to see a spark in his eyes and would tell his father GK sir, “Instead of producing film for Vikram Krishna, why not Vishal. This guy looks like a little Michael Jackson.” After working with top
actors like Mammootty, Ajith Kumar and Madhavan, what made me turn
towards him was that good nature, which made the way for
‘Sandakozhi’…”
On revealing more like a promise made by him to Vishal’s mother, Lingusamy said, “She asked me to make a promise, which was to take Vishal to Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple and offer prayers for his marriage, which I have fulfilled.”
