There are no actresses that bharathiraja didn't slap..!?
Director Imayam bharathiraja has introduced many actresses in cinema. He did not give up on the actresses who made such introductions. bharathiraja is one of the directors who have directed many masterpieces in tamil cinema and are celebrated by fans. He has given many hit films like Manvasanai, 16 Vayadhinile, Sivapu Rojakal, Kizhake Pogum Rayil, and Mudhal Mariyadhai. Bharathiraja, who is skilled in directing films with village stories, has also introduced many actresses to the cinema. In that way, actresses like Radha, Radhika, revathi, and rekha, who were introduced by him became top heroines in tamil cinema. Apart from that, he also had a habit of naming the actresses he was introducing with the letter R. Actress priyamani is the only heroine whose name she has not changed. priyamani made her debut with Bharathiraja's film Kangalaal Kaidhu Sei.
Apart from this, there is another sentiment expressed by Bharathiraja. Let's say that there are no actresses who are not touched by him. We know how big a problem it is in today's times if a director hits an actress. But in those days there were many actresses who longed that bharathiraja would not hit. Many believed that if he hit, those actresses would go to the top. So let's see about the actresses who were slapped by Bharathiraja.
Bharathiraja introduced actress radhika as a heroine in the film Kizhake Pogum rayil. This film became a milestone in his film career. radhika played a character who was crying like a touchy-feely girl throughout the film. Canisters of glycerine to make her cry did not work. Due to this, Bharathiraja, who is tensed, has slapped her. After that, radhika is in tears.
Similarly, actress sridevi is also under the influence of Bharathiraja. Directed by Bharathiraja, sridevi starred in the film 16 Vayadhinile. The Mayil character she played in the film became an icon for her. sridevi did not cry when her boyfriend Satyajit broke up with her. For this sridevi was slapped. Revathy made her debut as the heroine in the film Manvasanai. Actress revathi was just 16 years old when she played the heroine in the film. In the climax scene of the film, bharathiraja slaps Revathy on the cheek because she can't help but burst into tears. Actress Revathy herself has said in interviews that that slap is the reason why she is a leading actress today.
Another masterpiece film directed by bharathiraja is Kadalora Kavithaigal. The movie starred sathyaraj and Rekha. This is also the film that brought about a breakthrough for actress Rekha. Her portrayal of Jennifer Teacher in the film was celebrated by fans. rekha got angry when bharathiraja slapped her while shooting the climax scene of the film. After convincing her, they filmed the scene.
Priyamani, who won the National Award for Paruthiveeran, was also introduced as a heroine by Bharathiraja. priyamani made her debut as a heroine with the film Kangalaal Kaidhu Sei, directed by Bharathi Raja. Priyamani, who was acting with the goal of not being beaten by bharathiraja in the film, has also said in an interview that she was beaten at some point.