IR Bureau, Nov 8, 2008:
It was an opportunity for many on Friday evening to see yet another
face of Rajinikanth. The actor, who took part at the condolence
meeting held for director Sridhar, made an emotional speech and
recalled some of the moments he shared with the veteran director.
'I was not in a mood to act in Ilamai Oonjaladugiradhu. However, I
couldn't say no when Sridhar spoke to me over telephone. Later I
wanted to include him as one of the producers of Arunachalam. When I
approached him with the offer, he said, 'Give me some work than
financial assistance.''
Rajini added: 'Paying heed to his words, I decided to rope in him as
the dialogue writer of Padaiyappa. Later, I changed my decision as I
felt that he might feel bad if there occurred any need to alter some
of the dialogues he penned.'
Others took part in the meeting include Film Chamber president KRG,
Producers Council chief Ramanarayanan, directors K Balachandar,
Bharathiraja, producers Kalaipuli S Thanu, Sivasakthi Pandian, Muktha
Srinivasan, actors Sivakumar, Radharavi, Rajesh, Jayachitra and Sachu.
