Scripting For A Cause

Filmmaker Susienthiran chats about his latest film Genius

- Srivatsan S

There’s a reason why Susienthiran intends to direct socially-relevant films. Before his début, the director faced so many rejections that his films eventually became a reflection of his past. “Even if I write a simple love story today, I make it a point to take up some issue,” says Susienthiran.

Susienthiran keenly observes his surroundings that help him develop his characters. His latest film, Genius, was inspired by one such incident. “Over a decade ago, I was at a tea shop when I met an interesting person, who seemed to be an IT professional. He had tea and forgot to pay. When he was asked about the money, the guy lost his memory and got really offended. When I started thinking about him, it dawned on me that he was suffering from work pressure,” he says, adding, “These are people who subconsciously ponder on something. The first half is more about the character’s issue.”