R. Balki has some kind words for Akshay Kumar

R. Balki directorial "Padman" is all set to hit the screens that stars Akshay Kumar in the titular role. Talking about how he felt Akshay was right for the role, Balki revealed, "Arunachalam is a simple man, and Akshay, too, is an unassuming, no-fuss person. So, I thought that he was naturally right for the role. He has imbibed Arunachalam's simplicity so well that it is wonderful to watch him on screen."

The filmmaker continued talking about his performance. "It's not about saying a lot; Arunachalam is the kind of man who just smiles and insists that he hasn't done much, and that takes a lot of character. Akshay understood him perfectly and essayed the part beautifully."

One of the highlights of the film is its climax where Akshay performed the 10-minute dialogue-heavy scene with a three-camera setup in just one take. Talking about that Balki said, "We thought we'd divide the shots because the scene was heavy on emotions and expressions, but Akshay got it right it on the first take."

"Akshay doesn't intellectualise acting. He does his homework quietly, understands his character and portrays it in his own way. Everyone knows him as a star, but in Padman, his performance is extremely nuanced; it's one of the finest by an Indian actor," Balki concluded.

Meanwhile, the film is set to release on January 25, 2018. Akshay Kumar will be seen as Arunachalam Muruganantham, the inventor of low-cost sanitary napkins for women in the rural areas. Directed by R. Balki, PadMan also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor.

CREDITS: PinkVilla