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Comparisons could be harmful for remakes: Kannan

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Chennai: If films are watched for entertainment, it is important to enjoy them as they are, even if it's a remake, says Tamil director R. Kannan, known for remaking Hindi films 'Jab We Met' and 'Delhi Belly' in Tamil. "I don't understand why two films should be compared even if one is a remake of the other. By comparing, we are only restricting ourselves from enjoying a film. In simple words, we are literally killing entertainment," Kannan told IANS. "Most remakes are made keeping in mind so many factors, but people very easily discard it by comparing it with the original. Even though I know it's extremely difficult not to expect people from comparing remakes, I feel it should be stopped," he added. Kannan feels his forthcoming Tamil comedy 'Settai', remake of adult-comedy 'Delhi Belly', is very likely to be compared as well. "Ever since the film has been announced, there have been several questions raised ...

~~ Know Your Star: Hansika Motwani ~~

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 At just 21 years of age, Hansika Motwani is already one of the most sought-after actresses down South. Though her last Bollywood release ('Money Hai Toh Honey Hai') is now nearly four years old, she still has a sizeable fan base there, thanks to Himesh Reshammiya's 'Aap Ka Surroor'. Here is a pictorial fact file on Hansika Motwani, who will be seen next in 'Settai'.

~~ 'Settai' ~~

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‘Settai’, the Tamil remake of Hindi adult comedy, is the story of three friends, who unknowingly become prey of a ruthless gangster. Directed by R. Kannan, the film stars Arya, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Premji Amaren, Anjali and Nassar. “You always want Santhanam to overshadow you for the joke to work. Comedy is never solo. I support him so that the punchline works. If I say my punchline has to be better, the film won't work. Santhanam will obviously stand out, but the film is about all three people. You will see a very different Premgi in this film,” said Arya in an interview with The Hindu. Click on, for exclusive snaps from ‘Settai’.