Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who closely follows the work of southern filmmakers, has met Kabali and Kaala fame director Pa Ranjith and has expressed interest to collaborate with him on a project. Kashyap and Ranjith met in Mumbai earlier this week.
According to Ranjith’s publicist, Kashyap has shown keen interest to work with Ranjith, after being impressed with his work in Kaala and Pariyerum Perumal, which was bankrolled by the Tamil filmmaker’s Neelam Productions.
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Apparently, Kashyap liked the way Ranjith handled politics in Kaala and the Dalit community in critically-acclaimed Pariyerum Perumal. Ranjith wrote on twitter: “Dear Anurag Kashyap. I have been a big fan of your films. Happy to have spent the evening with you. I’m glad you liked Kaala. Thanks for the conversation and great food.”
{{/usCountry}}Apparently, Kashyap liked the way Ranjith handled politics in Kaala and the Dalit community in critically-acclaimed Pariyerum Perumal. Ranjith wrote on twitter: “Dear Anurag Kashyap. I have been a big fan of your films. Happy to have spent the evening with you. I’m glad you liked Kaala. Thanks for the conversation and great food.”
{{/usCountry}}In reply, Kashyap tweeted that he was late to watch superstar Rajinikanth starrer Kaala. He went on to say that now he wants to watch all films of Ranjith. Ranjith is currently gearing up to commence work on his next directorial venture. He’s all set to direct a biopic on Birsa Munda, the infamous Indian tribal freedom fighter.
Earlier this month, Ranjith announced his third production venture. The film will feature Kalaiarasan and Arvind Akash. To be directed by Suresh Mari, former assistant of Ranjith, the project will go on floors soon and will hit the screens during the first half of 2020.
Meanwhile, the shooting of Ranjith’s second production venture Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi. The film starring Dinesh is gearing up for release soon.
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