I can't ask for more: Dhanush

With his Uthamaputhiran turning out to be a hit at the box-office, it looks like Dhanush's Midas touch at the box-office is only growing stronger.
The trade has declared it as the number one film during the festival weekend (Nov 5 to 7) and claims 'the son-in-law has toppled his father-in-law at the Deepavali box-office'.
Suddenly, Dhanush is all over the place.He seems to speak less as always, but manages to say quite a bit. In an exclusive interview to TOI, Dhanush says, 'I can't ask for more. Uthamaputhiran has reached its target audiences ' the family crowd and children in particular. People are enjoying my comic interlude with Vivekh in the film. It is a pucca festival film, and is being lapped up by the masses.'
Says film distributor, Abirami Ramanathan, 'I would classify Uthamaputhiran as a universal hit. The film has netted approximately 58 lakhs in three days from Chennai city and another Rs 67 lakhs from Salem area, and is being liked by the family audiences especially for the comedy scenes. '
Meanwhile, Dhanush has more reasons to celebrate as the audio of his long-in-the-making Aadukalam is being released today. Says Dhanush, 'Aadukalam is my dream film. I've worked really worked hard for it. I play Karuppu, a character close to my heart. The film is set on the outskirts of Madurai and is about a particular community and the crisis within. Director Vetrimaran is sure to get critical as well as box-office recognition with the film.'
The star adds that the highlight of the film will be its fresh content and the performance of the lead actors. He says poet Jayabalan, who is playing a pivotal role in the film, is 'going to be the surprise packet and his face is a big plus for the film, especially those powerful eyes'. On heroine Taapsee, he says, 'She plays an Anglo-Indian girl and my love interest.' And he's kicked about the film's music, composed by G V Prakash. 'We rocked in Polladhavan, and the music in this film is far superior. GV has come out with soothing melodies and a mass number,' he gushes.
The actor is also excited about his new film Vengai with mass movie maker Hari, for which he will start shooting later this month. Says Dhanush, 'I'm doing my first film with Hari sir, a director who I was very keen to work with. I'm teaming up with Tamannaah once again after Padikkathavan. Raj Kiran and Ganja Karuppu will be playing important roles in this mass entertainer.'
Dhanush reveals that after today's audio launch, he is going to take a much-deserved break for a week to an exotic holiday resort abroad with his family.
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