Lot of responsibility with VIP-2 , says Soundarya Rajinikanth

New Delhi July 24 (IANS) Director Soundarya Rajinikanth who is helming the second installment of the popular film "Velaiilla Pattadhari" says there was a lot of responsibility that came with taking on the project.

"Velaiilla Pattadhari" which released in 2014 was directed by Velraj.

"I think there was a lot of responsibility that came taking on this project. The part one was a huge success so I think when it comes to a sequel they will expect the elements of part one to be there and continuing in part two as well " Soundarya told IANS in a group interaction here while promoting "VIP-2".

"I don t think there is pressure but I understood there is responsibility " she added.

Soundarya had to direct a Tamil romantic-comedy film before "VIP-2".

Asked if the project was shelved because of "VIP-2" she said: "For various reasons... That was a wonderful script but for some reasons it didn t take off the way I expected it. I think everything happens for a reason and I am very happy with the way things have panned out."

"VIP-2" is bilingual film and stars Dhanush Amala Paul Vivek Saranya Ponvannan and Samuthirakani returning from the first film. The new addition to the cast is Bollywood actress Kajol.

"I don t think anyone else came to our mind but Kajol madam. I think we are so happy as a team that we have taken her back to south after a gap of 20 years and the character she plays is a very stylish independent self-made and confident woman. I think that s just madam... That s the way she is " Soundarya said.

She added that Kajol did not have to do anything extra for the film. She just had to be herself on screen.

--IANS
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