When entire Coast along side of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh was going through sleepless nights with the destruction of Nilam cycle, one director Mani Ratnam has gone to embrace it with open hands. Yes, Mani shooting for 'Kadal' in Sea side suburbs of Chennai did not even care the gusty winds and heavy down pour. Cameraman Rajeev Menon and Mani have picturized the visual greatness of Nilam on live and this footage will be used exclusively for the climax. In fact, director's like Mani who look for authenticity in every frame is blessed to have Nilam during this phase of 'Kadal.'
Cast and crew are of course safe. Actors who participated in shoot like Aravind Swamy have called this as an amazing experience. To enjoy the deadliness of a tropical strom in its natural form, let us wait till the release of 'Kadal.'