Director Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 garnered notable anticipation even before its release, marking his comeback after a four-year hiatus. The casting choices added to the buzz. Soori, predominantly known for comedic roles, was roped in as the lead in this period crime thriller. The director’s revelation regarding the budget of Viduthalai Part 1 in a recent interview has left the internet shocked. Originally projected at 4.5 crore, the film’s final budget skyrocketed to 65 crore, showcasing a substantial disparity between the initial and ultimate financial estimations.
During a recent interview, Vetrimaaran disclosed that although he plans his films’ budget before shooting commences, the actual cost often surpasses the initial estimates. Vetrimaaran discussed the production of Viduthalai Part 1, revealing that the original plans lacked extensive sequences. Nonetheless, due to the film surpassing budget limits, producers insisted on adding action scenes to uphold quality without compromises. Vetrimaaran expressed gratitude to the supportive producers.
Vetrimaaran could have come under scrutiny for various aspects, particularly if the results of his films were not favourable. Going over the planned budget by 30 to 35% is deemed acceptable, but surpassing this threshold poses substantial risks for any filmmaker.
Vetrimaaran, reevaluating his initial 35-day project completion commitment, similar to his previous work Visaranai, confronted a challenging reality. A thorough inspection of filming locations revealed that a mere 10% of the film had been completed in the initial 20 days.
Reflecting on the challenges faced, Vetrimaaran stated, “By then, we had already exhausted 70 percent of the budget. The hill we chose for filming prohibited vehicle access, necessitating the manual transport of all equipment. Atop the hill, we set up tents for 250 people and installed 10–12 toilets for the villagers so that we could also use them. One day, a severe storm arrived and dismantled all our tents. After returning to the ground, I realised that I couldn’t complete this project.”
Vetrimaaran explained, “I suggested exploring a different project with the producer. But he reminded us that we had already expended a significant portion of the budget and suggested that we continue with it. Despite challenges in returning to the hill, I committed to finding an alternative location. Envisaging a quick 10-day shoot, it ended up taking 40 days, and the budget tripled from my initial estimate.”
Vetrimaaran has a few projects in the pipeline including Karudan, Adhigaaram, and Iraivan Miga Periyavan.
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