Raju Murugan says Japan is a delightful film; Karthi describes it as a significant learning curve

The heist action comedy Japan, starring Karthi and Anu Emmanuel in the lead roles, will premiere on November 10.

Karthi's heist action comedy Japan is helmed by Raju Murugan. (Image: Dream Warrior Pictures/Facebook)

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Raju Murugan’s heist action comedy Japan, starring Karthi and Anu Emmanuel, has already generated significant excitement since its trailer released last week. With the film set to premiere on November 10, the buzz around it continues to grow.

While this film marks Raju Murugan’s second collaboration with Karthi, after the former co-authored the dialogues for the Akkineni Nagarjuna, Karthi-starrer Thozha (2016), Japan is said to be a departure from the director’s previous works.

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Emphasising the same, Raju Murugan, in an interview organised by Japan’s production company Dream Warrior Pictures, said: “This movie belongs to a zone that I haven’t explored before. It’s a delightful film.”

“When Karthi agreed to be a part of the project, I understood the importance of considering his expectations, his potential, and his fan base. However, the character was crafted in such a way that only he could truly embody it. Upon reading the script, Karthi immediately expressed his admiration for the character. Even though he quickly came on board, our discussions about the character and its development never ceased,” the director noted.

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Karthi plays the titular role in this heist action comedy film. (Image: Dream Warrior Pictures/Facebook)

“It’s a film centred around the character, encompassing various elements such as entertainment and family dynamics, while also reflecting the values often found in my films,” Murugan added.

Opening up about his rapport with director Raju Murugan, Karthi expressed that their collaboration has been excellent from the outset. “When we started shooting, I experimented with a specific voice for my character’s dialogues in Japan and asked Murugan for feedback. He immediately approved and encouraged me to continue,” Karthi recalled.

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“When disagreements arose, I trusted the director to make the final call. However, in most cases, we found a middle ground. This film has been a significant learning curve for me,” he added.

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“The questions that Karthi raises are always sensible. They contribute to the development of the script and the enhancement of a character. Some people, whether artistes or technicians, enter the set with a predetermined mindset of investing only a certain level of effort into the project. I’ve encountered many such people. However, Karthi is the complete opposite. His aim is to give the project as much as he possibly can,” Murugan noted.

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