Kanmani on iTunes USA

The first sales outlet. Thanks to apple.

For those in USA can download Kanmani from iTunes. iTunes requires you to install the iTunes software. You can download and listen to the songs on the PC/Mac. iTunes will also allow you to make an audio CD.

For those who needs the packaged CD, I'll have it available on sale on the album site in a couple of weeks.

Thanks for all your support.

Rain Rain go away

I literally sang this rhyme while shooting Kunnimanikal. Because it either rained or was overcast all the 5 days of shooting.

For the 11 weeks I have been here, there has not been more than 7 days of total sunshine. I guess the mood will work. One of my friends said that for Malayalees, rain brings those nostalgic memories to us. This video needs all the nostalgia it can muster up. I'll know for sure when it gets to the editing table.

Today, let me present you the three actors in the video. They are real thespians. They come with plenty of stage experience. My method of work was new to them but they all enjoyed the work and in this short time, we had become very close friends. Here is Surendran, Sunil and Sajeevan.


Here are their counter parts (not in that order). Don't let the rustic appearance fool you. These are sharp kids. They all CAN act. I just needed to guide and tone them down a little. They are all 1st prize winners of the state youth festival drama competition.

Here is Arun, Shyam and Sandeep. Arun is also the winner of the best actor in state level.

Shooting Kunnimanikal

The past 4 days has been tiring.. shooting Kunnimanikal with a small crew. One more day of shoot left. We've had nothing but rain and overcast days in the past few days. I am praying for a clear day tomorrow. The cast and plot is quite extensive. The video tells the tale of 3 friends. How they meet in 2007 and how events that transpired 20 years ago rejuvenates their friendship.

The story is set in 2 periods 2007 ans 1987. It was quite a challenge finding a place and actors (3 adults and 3 kids) in a short duration. But like I said, an invisible hand has been helping us all through out.

Here is the first photo from the set. Thats me. The person who is totally exhausted after leading a one man army.

I'll introduce the actors one by one. All the adult actors are stage performers and very passionate about the art. The kids are 1st prize winners in the State Drama competition. It has been a pleasure working with them.