'Nivin Pauly plays an immortal character who has lived for 8000 years'

Director Ram has opened up about the unusual world of his much-awaited film 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai,' offering new details about the characters played by Nivin Pauly and Soori. The film has already created curiosity with its distinctive visuals, fantasy elements, and festival journey.

With the makers confirming its worldwide theatrical release for October 1, the latest details from Ram give audiences a better idea of what to expect from the film.

Ram reveals Nivin Pauly’s 8,000-year-old character in 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai'

Talking about Nivin Pauly’s character, Ram said, “Nivin Pauly plays an immortal character who has lived for 8000 years. He has seen everything in life, but love is the only thing he never gets tired of.” The director’s statement reveals that Nivin plays a character who has witnessed different phases of life over thousands of years but continues to remain fascinated by love.

This unusual character forms one of the major attractions of the film.

Soori plays a family-focused character in 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai'

Ram also explained the character played by Soori and how his story connects with Nivin’s. He said, “Soori plays a character who returns home after years of working like a slave in the desert. He is very selfish and only wants his family and son to be happy.” The contrast between the two characters adds another layer to the film, with Soori’s role rooted in family and survival while Nivin’s character carries a much larger and fantastical backstory.

Ram reveals a key Diwali night moment between Nivin Pauly and Soori

The director further revealed how the two characters come together in an unusual situation. Ram said, “On a Diwali night, Soori wakes up Nivin Pauly, who is sleeping and dreaming about his lover. It’s like waking a sleeping tiger.” The intriguing description has added more interest around the film’s narrative, especially the relationship between the two characters. Anjali also plays a key role in the film, which marks Nivin Pauly’s first collaboration with Ram.'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai' features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by N K Ekambaram. The film has already travelled through the international festival circuit and received appreciation for its distinctive storytelling and visual style. After several delays, the makers have confirmed that the film will finally reach theatres worldwide on October 1, giving audiences a chance to discover the unusual world created by Ram.