‘'96’ will appeal to the ’90s generation, says director C Prem Kumar
The HinduThe usual tension or anxiety we find in debutant directors is missing from C Prem Kumar. “I could not make it to the reunion, but later that day, I met a few of my friends who participated, and as I was listening, the story of two of the schoolmates was fascinating,” says Prem. “What happens when they meet again and how they react to each other forms the crux of the narration.” Prem Kumar was initially sceptical about narrating the script to Vijay Sethupathi, because the actor had known him only as a DoP. In my opinion, she approached this project like a Test match and played it cool and comfortable without struggling.” Prem says the film will appeal to the 90s generation, and transport them back to their school or college days. “The story tells us that the other side of love is pain,” says the director about the film, which has music by Govind Vasantha.