Taramani inspired by the world around me: Ram

Chennai Aug 8 (IANS) Director Ram best known for critically-acclaimed Tamil films such as "Kattradhu Tamizh" and "Thanga Meengal" says his forthcoming release "Taramani" is inspired by everything that he sees around him.

Starring Vasanth Ravi and singer-actress Andrea Jeremiah the film is slated for release on Friday.

"I live in an apartment and Taramani is inspired and is the interpretation of the things I see in and around my apartment the world around me and the prevailing culture among the youngsters and their mindset about life and relationship " Ram told IANS.

The film takes a look at society and modern-day relationship in the age of globalization.

"I think due to globalisation there is more freedom to today s Tamil women and because of that our men are caught up between a modern and conservative mindset in understanding their partner. My film throws the spotlight on this perspective " he said.

In Chennai Taramani refers to the locality where people working in Information Technology (IT) sector usually live.

Ram s film goes beyond IT crowd.

" Taramani is not just about IT sector population it is actually multi-cultural multi-layered and multi-dimensional representing the youngster s life and mindset in general. Taramani will be a slice-of-life story of every youngster " he added.

Heaping praise on Andrea whom he considers a terrific performer Ram said "She will be considered for major projects post the release of Taramani . I haven t seen such a strong performer and she has played her role to the tee."

--IANS
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