Acclaimed filmmaker Vasanthabalan's heartfelt slice-of-life films resonate with viewers. The director's National Award-winning Veyil shows his extraordinary filmmaking skills. Vasanthabalan spoke to the Times of India about his career, creativity, and his current film, Aneethi.

Vasanthabalan believes that films with serious content last longer than commercial and trendy ones. Nayakan's lasting impact contrasts with Manithan's initial success. Aneethi is a touching drama about IT workers laid off and their life journey. Arjun Das, who usually plays villains, shines as a relatable figure. However, Dushara's middle-class city life contrasts The story follows two people.

Vasanthabalan enjoys directing and writing despite the challenges. Writing helped him fight COVID-19. The person contemplates the disappointments of Album and Aravaan, their first and second films. He emphasizes development despite obstacles.

Vasanthabalan believes that content, not box office performance, determines a film's merit. The individual values research and scriptwriting. They emphasize the enduring legacy of films like Veyil and Angadi Theru. In the film industry, filmmakers must be patient to realize their dreams. Kamal Haasan served as an inspiration for Vasanthabalan's film Aneethi.

Vasanthabalan's stories address human emotions. He uses Ashokamitran's short stories to evoke emotion in his audience. 1980s Malayalam and Tamil films with intense emotional themes and intricate dilemmas shaped his storytelling.

Vasanthabalan's films evoke deep emotions. The individual values content quality over commercial success. Aneethi, their latest film, explores IT workers' challenges. Vasanthabalan perseveres despite obstacles. He values the time and effort needed to write lasting stories. As Vasanthbalan says , powerful content will stand the test of time.