Since 'Mankatha' has hit the screens again, this day has now become a festival for all Ajith fans. Theee are queues outside the theater with tons of joy; sounds and cries as if a new movie is being released. The fans have of course been enjoying every minute of the celebrations, which have featured viewers but have also praised writers and actors. Celebrities, including director
Adhik Ravichandran, had their say in the celebration, in which they singled out
Ajith's 64th film.
'AK 64' update during the 'Mankatha' re-release
Ajith's 50th film, 'Mankatha' (2011), was a hit, and even the re-release of this film saw the fans at a frenzy level, with
Venkat Prabhu, Mahat, Premgi, Ajith's manager Suresh Chandra, and Adhik Ravichandran (who, as per speculation, could direct Ajith's next) watching the film with the fans in theaters.
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What did Adhik Ravichandran say?
When quizzed on Ajith’s 64th movie, what Adhik Ravichandran had to say after the movie screening was, plain and simple, and some questions remained unanswered on top of it. He said, "the audience wants to see unexpected scenes in the movie." Besides, he also expressed his notion that the movie will be made as a feast for the family audiences. The music director and the cast involved are also going to be a surprise, he said.
Indeed, his reply added a lot of enthusiasm to the fans.
'Mankatha' magic raises expectations
The re-release of 'Mankatha' has done two big things at once. It brought back strong memories for fans and also pushed expectations for Ajith’s next film to a new level. Usually, a re-release is only about nostalgia. But here, it has become a launchpad for hype around 'AK 64'. According to Adhik Ravichandran, Ajith's upcoming movie won't be just another regular one; it will be something unique and special for both fans and families.