Pandiraj: No kidding!

One reason why filmmakers refrain from making childrenoriented film is because they believe directing kids to be a tougher task than directing adults. But director Pandiraj says that it is not so in his case.
The acclaimed director made his debut with the children-centric Pasanga and is now busy editing Marina, which also has a bunch of kids in crucial roles.���In fact, for me, it is the opposite. I get what I want from the kids quite easily,��� he says.
He also reveals the tactics he follows when directing child artists. ���Children mirror your own moods. So, when I���m shooting a serious scene, I behave strictly with them. For example, if I want them to cry, I go ahead and scold them, which automatically makes them sad. Similarly, when shooting lighter scenes, I behave as if I���m one among them and this makes them feel relaxed while shooting,��� says Pandiraj.
Marina stars TV star Sivakarthikeyan and Oviya (of Kalavani fame) in lead roles and is about life on Chennai���s renowned beach.