Shankar ‘Ulagam’, creator of the Lyrix in Pix series on this blog, was lucky to take part in a day’s shooting of Unnaippol Oruvan! Here is an account of his experiences. Portions which reveal part of the story are marked with [SPOILER ALERT] warning.

• He witnessed a few scenes filmed in a set at a school for the blind, deaf and dumb in Poonamallee area of Chennai. [SPOILER ALERT] The sequences were actually meant to happen in a police station in Anna Salai. After the police station receives a call alerting them of a bomb in the premises, the bomb squad searches around using metal-detecting equipment.
• Kamal did not take part in the shooting as he was not keeping well. Actually, his introduction scene happens in the same location. [SPOILER ALERT] Kamal’s character comes to the police station to file a complaint.
• Shankar recognised Chakri Toleti the director but none of the actors.
• Though Shankar is sad that he could not get to see Kamal, he hopes that he will get a chance soon.

From Shankar’s description, the shooting seems to be progressing at break-neck speed. Hope to hear more soon!