Actor Vemal, the lead in director Dhinesh Kalaiselvan’s upcoming action thriller ‘Mahasenha’, recently shared his unique experience with an elephant he acted alongside. To build rapport with the animal, he fed it jalebis, aiming to befriend it.
Film Overview
Produced by Marudham Productions, ‘Mahasenha’ is an action thriller intertwined with themes of nature, spirituality, and forest mythology. The cast includes notable actors such as Srushti Dange, Yogi Babu, Mahima Gupta, John Vijay, Kabir Duhan Singh, Alfred Jose, Ilakkiya, and Vijay Siyon. A key character in the film is Sena, the elephant, which plays an important and symbolic role.
Shooting with an Elephant
In an exclusive conversation, Vemal revealed, “There is a portion in the film in which I had to shoot with this elephant. We shot the elephant portions of this film completely in Kerala. Initially, I was a little scared to act with the elephant because that was the time there were news reports that an elephant had crushed two people to death at Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu.”
Despite his initial fears, he found comfort in the elephant’s training. “It was a well-trained elephant, and the owner and its mahout kept giving me confidence. I was told by the owner and the mahout that the elephant loved jalebis, so before every shot, I would feed it jalebis to befriend it,” shared the actor.
Mystical Adventure Ahead
Sources mention that the film’s audio was launched recently and promises to be a mystical and emotionally charged adventure.
Written and directed by Dhinesh Kalaiselvan, ‘Mahasenha’ will delve into the timeless struggle between divine natural forces and human greed, set against the backdrop of the forests of Gudalur, Wayanad, Kollimalai, and Ooty.
Director’s Vision
Speaking about the project, Director Dhinesh Kalaiselvan elaborated, “Mahasenha is not just a film about the jungle — it’s a story about faith, power, and the harmony between man and nature. I wanted to explore how greed disturbs this divine balance and how spirituality restores it. Every frame reflects our respect for nature and the belief that divinity exists in every living being. The forest itself is a character — alive, emotional, and powerful.”
Technical Aspects
The film aims to provide a visually rich cinematic experience, merging real forest landscapes with stunning CGI artistry while offering a deeply emotional human narrative.
On the technical side, the film features background music by Uday Prakash and cinematography by D R Manas Babu. Editing is handled by Nagooran Ramasandiran, with stunts choreographed by Ram Kumar. The dances are choreographed by Dastha and Ameer, while art direction is managed by V.S. Dinesh Kumar.