Dayana Erappa says Mani Ratnam makes films ahead of their time

Dayana Erappa, who has flaunted creations of ace designers like Tarun Tahiliani and Manish Malhotra, is set to make her acting debut with Tamil film “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam”. In recent interview with leading news paper she says its director Mani Ratnam makes films that are ahead of their time.

The National Award-winning filmmaker has many admirers across the globe who love his craft. Dayana is one of them. “I love all his movies. They are always way ahead of their time. ‘Alaipayuthey’, ‘Mouna Ragam’, ‘Thalapathi’ and ‘Roja’ are some of my all-time favourite films,” Dayana Erappa told.

“Considering he is one of the ace directors and I am a newcomer, with every move he makes on the set, there is something new to learn. There is something different about his craft, the way he conducts himself on a movie set, the way he treats each and every individual on the set. “He is a man of vision and mission on set, he exactly knows what he wants from a particular character and has the ability to make sure the artiste portrays the same on camera.” Dayana Erappa plays Chaaya, who is a free spirited and adventurous girl, in the crime thriller.

“Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” also features actresses Jyothika, Aditi Rao Hydari and Aishwarya Rajesh. “It’s always amazing to share space with such fine actors and I’m privileged to have such a great experience in my debut. More than comfortable, I was overwhelmed,” said Dayana, who hails from Karnataka. “I wouldn’t classify film industry as per regions and I would prefer to be an actor who can get into the skin of a character irrespective of any language or region,” Dayana Erappa said.