Vetri’s a fan of Valluvar

Director Vetri Maaran, whose Aadukalam won six National Awards, might have many fans but he seems to be a big fan of Thiruvalluvar.
Says Vetri Maaran, “His choice of words is amazing. Not only does he state facts, he states them using the most appropriate of words. That’s what puts him in an entirely different league.”
To substantiate his point, he cites the Kural, Kuzhal Inidhu, Yaazh Innidu...which ends with the phrase, Than Makkal Mazhalai Chol Kelathavar (It is only those who haven’t listened to their infant’s words who claim that the music of the yaazh and the flute are the most melodious ).
Says the director, “The joy I get while listening to my daughter, Poonthendrel, speak is incomparable. I’ve listened to several other kids speak but have never enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed listening to my daughter. Valluvar’s class comes across in this kural as he has aptly explained this using the word Tham Makkal (their children) instead of just Makkal (children).”