Actor Sandeep Ravi Raj recently sat with Cinema Express to talk about his latest release Jana Nayagan, working with Vijay, his struggles in the film industry, and more. Interestingly, Sandeep revealed that he is a massive admirer of Vijay's contemporary Vikram. "I like Vikram sir a lot. It was a massive dream of mine to act in a film with him," Sandeep said.
The actor also shared an amusing story about how he watched Vikram's 2003 film Dhool multiple times in theatres. "I have watched Dhool 14 or 15 times continuously in theatres. I would come back from school, put my bag aside, buy fried rice and a packet of water, and go to a theatre to watch the film. In those days, it was possible to take food into the theatre and watch the film while you eat it. So I would have my fried rice and watch Dhool. I have watched it for 14 or 15 days back-to-back," Sandeep Ravi Raj shared.
Sandeep could eventually realise his lifelong dream of acting with Vikram with films such as Sketch (2018) and Kadaram Kondan. "I have told him about my affection for him when on the set. Finally, it all materialised," the actor shared.
Coming back to Jana Nayagan, Sandeep plays an antagonist in the film. However, he revealed that his next film will star him in a role that he says the audience is sure to like. The actor's upcoming films include Karathey Babu with Ravi Mohan. "There is a lot to expect for all of you in the film, and I play an important character in it. However much you hate me in Jana Nayagan, you will like my role just as much in it," the actor shared.
You can watch the full interview with him here:
