With Murad Khetani increasing his presence in South Indian cinema bathHis first Tamil film, starring Vijay Sethupathi. The film, directed by Balaji Tharnidharan, marks another collaboration between Khetani and filmmaker Atlee, with whom he shares a close professional and personal bond.
In an interview with Bollywood mayhemThe Cine1 Studios producer talks about the response to the film, his decision to venture into Tamil cinema and his equation with Atlee and Priya Atlee.
Talking about the reaction bathMurad said that he is happy to see the film reaching the audience. He added that a producer hopes that the effort and belief behind a project is to connect with the audience.
bath It holds special significance for Murad Khetani as his first Tamil release. “For me, Bathatha is also an important film as it marks my first Tamil release, so it will always hold a special place in my heart,” he said.
When asked what inspired him to venture into the South Indian film industry, Murad credits Atlee and the team. bath. He explained that their existing relationship and mutual trust made the move feel natural rather than a calculated attempt to enter a new market.
“Atli sir and I share a great bond, and there is a lot of mutual trust and understanding between us,” he said, adding that the team’s passion for the project gave him confidence.
Murad also spoke about his belief in stories that connect with audiences regardless of language or geography. For him, the project was less about entering a different film industry and more about working on a good story with people he trusted.
“bath gave me that opportunity, and I am really happy that my first Tamil film is this experience,” he added.
bath Murad and Atlee’s second collaboration. The two had worked together before baby john (2024).
Admiring Attlee’s approach to filmmaking, Murad described him as someone with a strong sense of the stories he wants to tell. He especially admires a filmmaker’s confidence and the energy he brings to a project.
“Working with Atli sir has been a great experience. He is very passionate about cinema and has a very clear understanding of the kind of stories he wants to tell,” said Murad.
He also had warm words for Priya Atlee, whom he described as an equally brilliant producer. Reflecting on how their relationship has evolved over time, Murad said, “Over time, we have become like a family, and we share a very special bond.”
Released in theaters on October 1. bath There are also Master Sai Prithviraj and Lijomol Jose, Baby Sahasra Sri, Santhi Balachandran, Harikrishnan and Arjun Chidambaram.