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A safe bet in Kollywood for years, director Suresh Krissna has several hit films to his credits that starred star actors like Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. Suresh Krissna started his film sojourn with Sathya (1988) starring Kamal Haasan wherein the versatile actor donned the role of a violent youth.

From then on, the director came out with movies one after another which went on to become big hits at the box office. Some of his popular films include Raja Kayai Vecha, Annamalai, Vedan, Baasha, Alavandhan and Sangamam among others.

Presently, busy at a Hindi movie shoot in Mumbai, Suresh Krissna shares his thoughts about his rise to fame in filmdom and his future plans in the industry.

Q: Tell us about your present Hindi venture?

A: My Hindi movie is titled Rocky and it stars Zayed Khan in the lead role. Isha Sharwani plays the heroine while music is being scored by Himesh Reshmaiya. The movie is being shot in Mumbai and London. After completing this movie, I will be directing veteran Tollywood actor Mohanbabu’s son Vishnu for a Telugu movie.

Q: Why are you not directing Tamil films of late?

A: I purposely take brief intervals. After my success in Sathya, it took a couple of years for me to begin my next movie (Raja Kayai Vecha). There was enough gap between Annamalai and Basha. I am not in a hurry to do movies. I do only films which would have some substance in it.

Q: What is your favourite among your films?

A: I always keep Aa ha close to my heart. It was a movie starring newcomers in the lead role and had dialogues by ‘Crazy’ Mohan. The hilarious movie was a wholesome entertainer which I like the most.

Q: Your opinion on film directors venturing to small screen?

A: There is no wrong in venturing into small screen. It is again a powerful medium and has got a target audience.

Q: How’s the experiences working with Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth?

A: I have worked in more than couple of movies with Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. They are dedicated artistes who strive for perfection in their films. Working with them was fun as well as learning experience.

M BHARAT KUMAR