'I would have done Kamal's role of a common man'

It's rare to see two superstars coming together in a Telugu film.

Venkatesh is setting a 'record' of sorts by sharing screen space with another superstar Kamal Haasan in Eenadu, the Telugu remake of the Hindi film A Wednesday, slated for September 18.

A happy Venkatesh shares his reasons for doingEenadu, his experience of the film, his inspiration Kamal Haasan and his forthcoming films.

A Wednesday was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Was that a deciding factor in your signing Eenadu besides the script?

As a film, the original was interesting, it kept us engrossed. The characterisation was interesting. There was something honest, genuine and real about the script. We have to get these kinds of films in here (Telugu industry). Actors like Kamal have a wider audience. Since it was an honest film, I thought I should give it a shot. The message of the script is strong. Somebody has to take a lead. The audience might come with expectations but Eenadu has its own strength. It will keep you glued to it.

Did you also feel that you needed to do such a film which suits the times we live in?

That's what appealed to me. Given a choice, I would have done Kamal's role of a common man who lives in that fear and tries to justify that. It's a simple and interesting line.