Filmmaking was always on my mind: Gayathri Raghuram

Chennai March 7 (IANS) Actor-choreographer Gayathri Raghuram is making her directorial debut with upcoming Tamil film Yaadhumaagi Nindraai. She says filmmaking has been on her mind for a long time and didn t happen overnight.

I didn t take this decision overnight. It s a dream I have been nurturing for a long time. After finishing my filmmaking course in the US I also assisted Prabhudheva and director Vijay on a couple of projects. I have always wanted to direct Gayathri told IANS.

Talking about her film which is due for release she said it s about the lives of background dancers.

It s about their lives and the struggles they face. It s partly based on real life incidents. Even though it s a women-centric subject it s a story everybody can relate to. The story of some women dancers can be very inspiring she said.

Happy with the way the project has shaped she said Dhanush s contribution has made it very special.

He crooned a romantic number. It was so sweet of him to oblige to my request and sing. The film mostly features newcomers and I thoroughly enjoyed working on the project she said.

Gayathri herself plays a background dancer in the film.

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