Did you know Kamal Haasan's 'Virumandi' features real bull fighting sequences?

Superstar Kamal Haasan’s Virumandi was t only an exemplary example of his acting prowess but it also went on to prove his directorial expertise. Along with minting money at box-office, film also served as an inspiration to many upcoming films based on a similar concept. But do you kw that bulls that were used in fighting scenes of film were real?

Kamal Haasan shot with real bulls in Virumandi

According to online database IMDb, extensive sets of rural Tamil Nu and prison were erected by makers in Chennai. Moreover, real bulls from Murai and nearby districts were transported to Chennai for bullfight sequences that featured in Virumandi. t only that, but title of movie was also embroiled in several controversies. In wake of political pressure coming along Haasan’s way, he changed title of movie.

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Initially, action-movie was supposed to be released under name Sandiyar, but later it was changed to Virumandi. Along with changing titles, makers also h to shift shooting locations. For scenes that showcased Jallikattu aka bullfighting also evoked disputes in production. makers recreated entire set to Murai to shoot scenes.

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About Virumandi

Helmed by Kamal Haasan, action-drama chronicled story of two prison inmates whose interviews created quite a stir in society. first person Kothala var (Played by Pasupathy) was serving a life sentence while or Virumandi (Played by Haasan), is sentenced to be hanged till death. However, during ir interview both criminals unveil horrific events that led m to prison.

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Along with Pasupathy and Kamal, movie also starred Abhirami, Napolean, Nassara and Rohini in pivotal roles. Such was its success, that Virumandi was later dubbed in Telugu langu under title Pothuraja. Over years, film has acquired a cult status in Tamil industry and has inspired several movies based on similar mes. On IMDb, film has received 8.3 stars out of 10. This movie is also very close to Kamal’s heart, as he wrote,

Virumandi, a movie close to my heart which me me endure and push a lot of boundaries and I most definitely enjoyed process of doing so.

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