Santhanam, the comedian-turned-protagonist, turned 41 today, and admirers all over the world have been wishing him a long life on social media. Meanwhile, we remembered a remarkable conversation with Thala Ajith Kumar held by Santhanam. During Billa times, the interview was broadcast.
Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Namitha, Santhanam, and others acted in Billa (2007), an official adaptation of Superstar Rajinikanth’s 1980 classic. Vishnuvardhan directed the film, which was produced by Ananda Film Circuit and included Yuvan Shankar Raja’s soundtrack. At the box office, the picture had a tremendous reception.
As he evolved as a celebrity in the Tamil cinema business, Ajith Kumar, who used to fiercely convey his opinions to the media in his early days, had slowed down. Ajith Kumar hasn’t given an interview to any media outlet in over a decade. When die-hard Thala Ajith fans wish to rediscover their favorite actor’s off-screen persona, they typically go back to his early interviews.
Santhanam’s talk with Ajith Kumar was one of the most memorable for the fans among these interviews. Santhanam was seen in the interview asking Ajith questions, to which the latter responded with a polite demeanor. Throughout the conversation, Santhanam maintained his laid-back demeanor.
Santhanam was highly interested in learning more about Ajith’s personal life once he became a major star. “How do you perceive yourself as a person now, especially with the type of stardom?” he continued, turning his interest into a question. In response, Ajith Kumar said, “In my life, I have been through a lot. My personality has evolved, but my character has not.”
Ajith Kumar was also asked questions by the audience throughout the interview. On the job front, Santhanam has Paris Jayaraj, Dikkilona, and Server Sundaram in the works, while Ajith Kumar is currently filming Valimai, his forthcoming blockbuster.