Guru Somasundaram turns villain for Yakkai
Guru is currently also busy with Idhu Vedalam Sollum Kadhai with Ashwin Kakumanu.
Jigarthanda actor, Guru Somasundaram, received critical acclaim for his extraordinary performance in Raju Murugan’s political satire, Joker. The versatile actor will now be essaying a baddie for the first time in the Kreshna-Swathi Reddy starrer, Yakkai.
Elaborating on his role, Guru says, “I play a guy with dark shades, who has just returned from America. Playing this role was quite challenging as it is opposite to my own personality. It required a lot of energy.” He says he loved this role as villainous roles offer greater scope for acting.
“During dubbing, I was given training to talk in an American accent. I barely managed the fight sequences! Considering my experience, I still need to learn how to fight on camera,” he laughs.
The Aaranya Kaandam actor exclaims that he never expected such a humungous reception for Joker. “The film’s success was the outcome of a collective effort, and the team deserves all the recognition,” he opines.
Guru is currently also busy with Idhu Vedalam Sollum Kadhai with Ashwin Kakumanu. “The film is a contemporary take on the Vikramaditya-Vedalam story. I play the Vedalam’s character and we are very particular about not portraying Vedalam as a ghost!” he concludes.