How was the experience working with Mani at such a young age?
Q: Then you went back to studies. Vishnu: Yes, I just about managed to finish school and joined the Institute for training in cinematography. I then went to Mani sir again who was shooting for Iruvar in Madurai. I told him and Santosh(Sivan) sir that I wanted to work in films, but behind-the-scenes. So, I started working as an associate under Santosh sir. I have worked in Terrorist, Ashoka and many other films and several ad films. It was a great learning experience. Q: When and how did you get the inspiration to go alone? Vishnu: Once I decided to launch out alone, I thought that I would do a story in which I had one hundred per cent faith. I was so attached to the script of Arindum, that this would be my first venture. Many dissuaded me from trying it. But, I share the same wavelength with my father in real life and hence could relate to the situations and emotions. Q: How was the experience of directing your first film? Vishnu: It was just plain fun. There was no tension as we had a
