Sajin Gopu with Fahadh Fazil in happiness Photo: www.instagram.com/sajingopu/
‘AMpane, don’t worry, worry…’ Rangannan Fahadh Fazil who gets all the hits when he utters this dialogue is also with Sajin Gopu who made Amban’s role uncertain. While Jithu Madhavan’s ‘Athsham’ has been getting a good response at the theatres, Sajin Gopu’s ‘Ambaan’ has already won the hearts of the audience. Aluvakaran Sajin has delivered an amazing performance as Ranga’s shadowy Amban, with the nature of a goon and the mind of a child. Sajin is excited to play a different character that crosses Sajiyathan in ‘Jaane Mann’, the jeep driver in ‘Churuli’ and Nirup in ‘Romancham’. Sajin talks about Ambaan and his experiences in a film by Mathruthumi.com.
How was the response from the audience?
The answer is good. Many people contacted after watching the movie. Amban’s character is well done, it is said to be well done. I feel happy and proud when I hear everything. They are sad and we are happy when they are told that they cannot get tickets for entertainment. It is a pleasure to see a film in which I have acted during the holidays of Vishu and Purunnal and it has been received in theaters in a big way by the audience.
The scenes with Fahadh Faasil are very popular
I am a big fan of Fahadh. He always wanted to do a scene with him at least once. But I didn’t think it would be possible so soon. At first I doubted if I could take my acting to that level while I was acting with him. But very fun and comfortable to work with. Often the scene with Fahad is introduced first. He and vice versa will show us how to show the scene. Fahad Fazil is excited.
Amban is a very powerful character for action
This is the first time I am doing such an activity. Dancing was done in a small way only in Chavere. Ampanai had trained for a week. Other artists with me are trained. Krishnakumar who played the role of Nanjappa is a professional in martial arts. He has been training in Bangalore for the past forty years. Similarly, the other two storytellers in Ranga’s gang are professionals. While they attack from the air, we attack from below.
Relationship with director Jithu Madhavan
I have relation with Jeethu from movie Romancham. It was when Jan A Man came out that Ian Paul asked if he was interested in making a film. He is the one who introduced me to Jithu. After listening to the story, I really liked it. A full-length character of a very important type that is not yet available. And a chance to work with Soubin Ikka and Arjun Ashok. I have worked with Arjun before. Worked together in Jaan A Mann, Romancham and Chaveer. And we are good friends. By the time I reached the point of happiness, Jeethu gave me a character that was always seen by Ranga, who would fight and kill for him. The character played is Amban, who is careful when Ranga is down, and Ranga, who is careful when Ampan is down.
The transition from theater to film
Watching movies has long been a pastime. After graduating from DePaul, he went to many tests, but nothing worked. AP Anilkumar entered drama with the feeling that he wanted to improve his acting. Played for two years. Then he played small roles in a couple of movies. But the film did not work, the character was not noticed and the film did not succeed in the theater. After that it reaches the curl. I became known when Churli and Jaan A Man came out.
Could the second part of the thriller be around the corner?
Currently there is nothing to share about it. Just come prepared. Jithu said it will take some time. Because everyone wants this movie to turn well. So we are all waiting for that.
New projects
There is no shooting at the moment. The shooting of Basil’s film has been completed. No official announcement has come.
