Nakul's daredevil act for 'Tamiluku En...'
Feb 16,2015
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Nakul, who was last seen in sports drama "Vallinam", says he flirted with danger when he climbed a tall mobile tower while shooting for his forthcoming Tamil social thriller "Tamiluku En Ondrai Azhuthavum".
"The mobile tower was about 40 feet tall, but it was on top of a three-storey building, and that makes the total height of about 70 feet. I was never told about this particular scene in the script, but I had to eventually do it on the day of the shoot," Nakul told IANS.
"Initially, my director said I was required to climb only till a certain point, so I started climbing. I continued climbing until I reached the top of the tower, and then...started acting. The view from there was extremely scary. I could see the whole of Chennai," he said.
Although Nakul admits the experience was challenging, he pulled it off confidently "for the sake of the shot".
"Climbing the tower made of iron was extremely painful. My hands couldn't bear the pain. I was made to wait there for hours because getting down and climbing up again was not possible. This scene required me to work on the antenna. I was familiarising myself with some tools," he said.
He was neither facilitated by any harness nor the required gear for the climb.
"I was required to wear a t-shirt and shorts along with a pair of slippers. There was no climbing harness. I've done so many stunts in my career, but this one was challenging. For about half a day, I stayed on top of the tower," he added.
Nakul also had to help his cinematographer climb the tower.
Directed by Ramprakash Rayappa, the film's story revolves around the aftermath of a geomagnetic storm.
It also stars Dinesh, Bindu Madhavi, Aishwarya Dutta, Satish and Urvashi in important roles.
Nakul plays a youngster.
"I play this fun character from Otteri (north Chennai). The image that audiences have about me so far will be broken with this role," he said.
Calling it an experimental film, Nakul guarantees it is neatly packed with "commercial elements" too to appeal to the masses.
"The concept is quite new for Tamil cinema. But the film has all the elements such as romance, comedy and action to appeal to the commercial audience," he said, and added that he was excited about working with a "young" and "passionate" team.
"If my director asks me to do sky-diving now, I'd gladly do it. He's an exceptional director and I enjoyed so much working with this team. I know I had to spend more time on this project, but it was totally worth it," he said.
"Tamiluku En Ondrai Azhuthavum" is slated to release Friday.
Top Stories
Salman Khan Viral Video: Bhaijaan Stops After Child Is Pushed, Scolds Driver Over Fan’s Foot
Sep 18,2026
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s appearances during Mumbai’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have once again attracted significant attention online. From visiting the Ambani family’s residence and celebrating with his family to seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessing
King vs. Avengers: Doomsday – Shah Rukh Khan says "The father will come first," anticipating a Christmas box office clash.
Sep 15,2026
Shah Rukh Khan has once again shown why he is known as Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’. During his latest #AskSRK session on X, the superstar gave a witty response when a fan asked him about the much-discussed box-office clash between his upcoming film King and Marvel Studios&rsq
Salman Khan’s Ganesh Chaturthi Look Goes Viral: Tilak and Angavastram Steal the Show
Sep 15,2026
Salman Khan's appearance at the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebration has become a talking point on social media. A video showing the Bollywood superstar offering prayers to Lord Ganpati at Antilia has gone viral, with fans praising his traditional festive appearance and the momen
Emraan Hashmi’s Iconic Heartbreak Song: Pakistani Singer Who Shot to Fame With This Rock Hit
Aug 18,2026
Emraan Hashmi has long been associated with memorable romantic and heartbreak songs. Over the years, the music of his films has produced several tracks that continue to feature prominently on listeners’ playlists.One such song is “Lambi Judai” from the 2008 film J
Shatrughan Sinha on Sonakshi Sinha Trolling: Accuses BJP IT Cell, Opens Up on Her Political Entry
Aug 18,2026
Veteran actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha has spoken out over the social media trolling faced by his daughter, actor Sonakshi Sinha.In an interview with ABP News, Shatrughan addressed criticism of Sonakshi's public support for student protests and also res
Batwara 1947 Review: Sunny Deol Shines in a Powerful and Emotional Partition Drama
Aug 14,2026
Batwara 1947 Movie Review: When director Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol reunite, expectations are bound to be high. After memorable collaborations such as Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak, the duo returns with Batwara 1947, a Partition-era drama that takes a noticeably different route.R
‘Ramayana’: ‘Mahabharat’ Actor Gajendra Chauhan Reacts to Ranbir Kapoor’s Trailer, “I Wasn’t Impressed”
Aug 12,2026
Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited ‘Ramayana’ has generated considerable buzz following the release of its trailer. While the trailer has received mixed reactions, actor Gajendra Chauhan, best known for playing Yudhishthira in B.R. Chopra's iconic Mahabharat, has now shared his opi
Urmila Matondkar’s Ex-Husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir Marries Again; Actress Takes a Dig at Second Wedding
Aug 12,2026
Urmila Matondkar is once again making headlines, this time because of a cryptic social media post following a post shared by her ex-husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir about his second wife, Nida Bhat.The actress, who generally keeps her personal life private, shared a message on Instagram that quic
Entertainment News
‘Ramayana’: ‘Mahabharat
Aug 12,2026
Urmila Matondkar’s Ex-Husban
Aug 12,2026
Munna Bhaiya Returns in ‘Mir
Aug 12,2026
Suniel Shetty Birthday: Ajay D
Aug 11,2026
Nikita Rawal on Ranbir Kapoor
Aug 05,2026