If you want to fix it, you have to be a fan first, says filmmaker Atlee, praising superstar Shah Rukh Khan for believing in his vision for “Jawan”, a master entertainer that is on track to become one of the highest-grossing films ever. in Hindi cinema.
Atlee is known for giving back-to-back hits in the South with superstar Vijay. “Jawan”, which has crossed over Rs 800 crore at the box office since its release on September 7, marks his Hindi debut.
When asked how he managed to direct the superstar without being overwhelmed by his personality, the 36-year-old director said he stayed true to his creative vision.
“I am a movie lover and I am a fan of Shah Rukh sir, Vijay sir, whoever I worked with I become their fan first because if you want to get justice you have to be a fan. Even with their favorite actors, a fan can always say about a movie, ‘No, it’s not right.’ “As a fan, you will know which film works and which one doesn’t just by heart… At the same time, actors who admire the work of the director or cameraman and the work of the editor also come. and said, ‘Boss, I think you are not on the right track’,” Atlee told PTI in an online interview.
