Game Changers 2023|Tamil Roundtable|Subtitled|Vetri |Karthik|Mari|Arun|Nelson|Sean|Sudhir

In this year's edition of the Game Changers Roundtable (Tamil), Sudhir Srinivasan talks to directors Vetri Maaran (Viduthalai Part 1), Mari Selvaraj (Maamannan), Karthik Subbaraj (Jigarthanda Double X), SU Arun Kumar (Chiththa), Nelson Dilipkumar (Jailer) and composer Sean Roldan (Good Night and Modern Love: Chennai) where they discuss the current state of Tamil cinema, changing trends, making their acclaimed films, what is turning up in 2024, thriving in the star system, and more
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[@Battlestar4]

Great panel and insights - really enjoyed how free flowing it was also Sudhir did a good job of keeping the conversation close to the craft. No one spoke over the other which is a big deal. The best roundtable of the year for me.

[@Padhs]

Sudhir kept talking over others😂

[@tentostrange2650]

Yeah man it's really hard to handle really great cinema express

[@nitthesh]

Maari kept interrupting as he does usually

[@WildDaisy123]

😮 oo lol​@@Padhs

[@sais7835]

​@@nittheshmaamannan oru cringe padam dhaana

[@Ken_Adams26]

Nelson is just naturally funny 😀

[@ragu449]

Sean roldan talking about music in films and when there should be silence is absolute gold!

[@BC999]

Only that MAESTRO ILAYARAJA has been doing it from 1976 till date!

[@adrianram8691]

Nelson’s humor sense is absolutely wonderful

[@abinash.s879]

For Nelson ❤

[@Its.tamilarasan]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@manikandankumar78]

❤🎉

[@sanjuvmagilizhini]

❤❤❤

[@abinasanto2243]

For Abinas

[@vijiivijii4243]

❤

[@adrianram8691]

I can literally feel the aura Vetrimaan has among his peers. They’re actually looking at him before conveying their views. So nice to see when a real talented worker is regarded so highly.

[@kalaiks898]

Vetrimaaran fan assemble👑

[@vivekw5237]

​@@Sky_full_of_stars_i_thinkburnol needed?

[@manivannanr445]

I am also vetrimaran fan I am asking at what age vetrimaran see this kind of world films pls clear that

[@ragur1055]

30:03 Midaq Alley 1995

[@Ashwinprabhu-lx8jb]

​@@manivannanr445 that was the time when he's working as AD , may be in his mid 20s

[@tentostrange2650]

What about ameros perros

[@vinothrajkumar6793]

Nelson's honesty❤❤❤

[@varunram3209]

Appreciate Nelson's clarity

[@Haricr73]

Vetri being humble is nice to watch😅

[@vigneswaran7667]

Nelson trying to be serious .. when others are talking , I just hear his mind voice..

[@Ashwinprabhu-lx8jb]

Sudhir is good at hosting a proper round table , effortlessly queueing the question

[@maxl2062]

All of you have truly changed the game for Tamil cinema. What a fantastic year for Tamil cinema.

[@ramana_m]

1:05:44 Karthik is not completely right about Tarantino. There are two types of violence in Django. All violence on black are realistic and hard to watch, while Django's revenge are cartoonish, cathartic, enjoyable and celebratory.

[@sivasakthisrinivasan4608]

True

[@gowthamjothi]

Feels like he mentioned it as an example, As Tarantino is known famously for the cartoonish violence scenes which makes it more enjoyable in his stories.

[@ramana_m]

@@gowthamjothi Yes, but not when showing genocide. Tarantino reduced the torturing scene of the African-americans in the theatre version of Django after he felt the audience who've seen the festival version were heavily traumatized by those scenes that they couldn't enjoy the revenge.

[@vsurya3391]

54:30 Nelson Starts is own biography

[@karthikeyansathiyaraj442]

Adding sean at this roundtable is a good one. Cause music will give a extra life to the scene which director likes to deliver his vision to the audience. Music helps in uplifting the pictures❤

[@SeenivasanBalakrishnan]

Pa.Ranjith is a real game changer of recent tamil cinemas... 🔥🔥🔥

[@vijayaprabu6669]

He had no film this year

[@ranjithk9676]

Super ❤❤❤❤❤

[@akhil9094]

Indeed he is. But ranjith didn't have any film release this year.

[@vinothcent7749]

​@@akhil9094this yr Oscar kadikum nu nanikura

[@umakarthikkarthik]

Ya ya he is real game changer by showing castism in films and make other caste people are worst only thier caste people are very good and create sympathy they try to provoke people for their benefits not for that people who they show

[@Hassyyy1]

For my man Vetrimaaran ❤

[@kannanmohan7888]

Next roundtable we will have Vetrimaran, Ram, Ranjith, Myskin together in a round table..❤

[@muthukamalan.m6316]

needed one 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@nil1372]

IF U MAKE AN 2 HR INTERVIEW OF ONLY VETRIMARAN SIR ALSO WE WOULD WATCH IT BECAUSE WE NEVER GET BORED ❤❤❤

[@aravindsamyr9365]

Nelson rocked

[@sridharan7543]

@@Sky_full_of_stars_i_thinkdude, why are you crying in every comments. Get a life, kid.

[@kdprabharaja]

I think beast effect ​@@sridharan7543

[@97sainath]

20:04 Nelson 😂😂😂😂

[@ahambrahmasmi9776]

Yow Nelsa.... What you are doing is a great work. Avoid these kind of fake dramatic interviews. What "you" are is "you" real you... What here others talking are drama. You are the real literature... You are the reality... Move ahead... You r always blessed. We love Nelsa. ❤

[@sanjuvmagilizhini]

​@@ahambrahmasmi9776bro❤

[@suhailNXT]

Karthik subaraj is the most underrated director in Tamil . Wish he still got more time to convey his thoughts.

[@gopinathbalakrishnan7390]

For my boy K Subburaj..

[@ajaiar]

Tamil cinema can be divided into 2 phases, before Pa Ranjith and after Pa Ranjith ❤

[@Todaymybirthday]

Joke joke

[@ajaiar]

@@Todaymybirthday cry more

[@balajihariharan7175]

Lol what. What did he do to be considered so big of a legend? Attakathi was such a masterpiece?

[@ajaiar]

@@balajihariharan7175 he is not a legend and his films may not be a masterpiece, but his arrival has made everyone to voice out against caste discrimination which wasn't happening before. The projection of oppressed people in cinema was totally different but now they can't do that

[@haridass8254]

Yes bro w❤️

[@pravincj]

Sean Roldan’s speech is really worth and having a deep meaning 👍

[@gokulsumu4677]

Different director's different perspective different ideology different arguments different thoughts different in all ways to each other.. great one

[@Filmy_Library96]

In Hard times, Just Fun like Nelson😄❤🔥& Move on.....!

[@vaishaaliramalingam5020]

1:22 - that was me. As a mother of 2 i hesitated a lot to watch the movie. Only after seeing an interview where he spoke about “chithha ve thotta kuda ne amma kita solu “ scene i decided to watch it. And it impacted me so much. All the pain, horror, fear were brought to me just from the scene where that fellow got vaseline and snacks. That’s it. That was my breaking point. I respect Arun so much for not handling all those scenes in a different way. Its not about “they exploit, they influence violence, etc” it’s just that it’s too much to handle for me. For this very reason i haven’t watched many movies.

[@hndsmdiwa5526]

Deii padatha kuda ivlo neram parthathu ila da.. Vetri only for this man ❤❤

[@manikandankumar9160]

Thiyagarajan Kumaraja should have been here in this round table. He is the real game changer of Tamil Cinema/ Indian cinema. His recent Modern Love Chennai - NOP redefines how a cinema should be.

[@vijayans5117]

Probably this year end round table as Captain Miller gets released this pongal.

[@kingofcomment1995]

He is alien Level 👍

[@sachinsadda5732]

Overrated bro let him be himself let's not over hype him he has a long way to go

[@selva_lee]

Nelson is very honest💯

[@relationship_counsel]

44:45 the boy next door😂😂 ( dark yee😂)

[@vigneshraja2842]

Mari Selvaraj ❤

[@jruiau12]

Karthick Subbaraj 🔥🙋

[@jruiau12]

​@@Sky_full_of_stars_i_think okay lol

[@harishs4137]

​@@Sky_full_of_stars_i_thinklol lol

[@idriskhaleel8921]

Easily one of the best run Roundtable’s of the year Sudheer is such an amazing host he is able to present his ideas with such engaging effect and raised some really interesting points in these directors films and gave them an opportunity like for e.g Vetrimaran to share his side of story when it comes to depicting scenes in the films which was commendably the best thing about Sudheer kudos to him.

[@subaashmuniappan3576]

Most Honest and Straightforward answers from Mr.Nelson.

[@Geekay_agr]

Even satellite channels are trying to host a rountable show nowadays. But the quality that ppl like Sudhir bring can hardly be matched.

[@yootoobaakko2297]

To Nelson, you're the only one who can break the stereotype that a director has to write. Kv Anand was one more who did it. It's evident that you have a knack to entertain the audience although there's less weight to the story in your recent films. From what you spoke, you're burdened by star driven films and the writing process that goes into it for accommodating the stars. There's a lot of hangover from your prior movies like Doctor or Beast in Jailer. You can defend it as if that's your style but this would be repetitive even for your future movie and audience would find it out. You just remind me of David Fincher - great technician whom the film goers adore when he's in the project. He adapts from good writers and brings out his originality in the story. Please do that.

[@jagan2374]

Happy to see all my fev 😍 directer in one video Vetri maaran , Karthik subburaj & most fev❤Nelson

[@venugopalusa]

Tamil cinema's true talent under one hub. Good job Sudhir

[@Jas21_]

Nelson honesty ✨🔥

[@Dhaadikaaran]

A huge shoutout to Sudhir to have kept this original, all these directors have been a part of multiple ’Round Tables’ it’s difficult to keep it unique. I love how he frames & puts his questions across.

[@yuvarajram4846]

1:38:55 kaarkuzhal kadavaiye❤❤❤

[@Vijayakumar-lg9km]

Thanks 👍

[@Karthikeyan_dhanam]

Best round table conversation in recent times....

[@aadhithya_v_subramanian]

Hands down!! This has been one of the best roundtablesn so far where everyone had their chance to speak and listen❤❤

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I had a nice time watching this Game Changers 2023 Roundtable discussion :)

[@dineshmdheena4819]

Very good round table..but y most of the channels are avoiding Ayothi director.. he has given one of the best movies last year... Both the movie and the director is underated... and should be celebrated more..

[@mkvvvv]

Nelsa thalaiva ne vera lvl thalaiva 🔥🔥🤣🤣🫂🫂

[@shreyashalleri2494]

This video is called happiness ❤❤

[@karthickthevannan4364]

Fantastic session !

[@Haricr73]

44:30 boy next door😂

[@SsAbhiram]

Watching this video only for vetrimaran❤

[@joTHIraja.]

Came here only for Nelson bro - GOAT fan ❤

[@sanjuvmagilizhini]

Same to you❤

[@user-bq7qw7bx9r]

46:41🔥🔥 Vadivelu

[@atheistmindcouplejo]

Nelson 😂only alapara kolappurom theme music 😊

[@selva_lee]

01:18:00 Vetrimaaran🔥🔥🔥

[@arunnurav]

Nice discussion.

[@pkyamunathiranparthippen5173]

1:45:53 i watched that interview also. Great to see mari sir took mani sir advice

[@rahulleons.w5248]

43:12 Nelson Anna's dark comedy touch ❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vaishaaliramalingam5020]

1:31 - really loved what a pregnant woman role was in the movie. Above all she was standing while giving birth. Am glad the makers had knowledge about how a childbirth can be instead of the cliched childbirth scenes

[@techmons]

WOOW What A NICE FOR MA BOY Sudhir!

[@ranjithkumarlakshmanan1704]

Why I am admiring Nelson here even though vetrimaran and karthi is present 😂

[@varunraj215]

Sean Roldan surprises me. He is an intellectual person

[@doss4465]

Vetri maran sir legend director ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I love you sir

[@sudarsanm2335]

Bring Ram, Myskkin, Bala for a separate session

[@Rita-rc7dy]

Vetri Sir and Mari Sir so insightful and beautiful to hear them speak

[@user-tx4gp9my9d]

Vetrimaran,Karthik subburaj,mariselvaraj,Nelson,arunkumar,&sean rolden combo ku waiting 🔥🔥🔥

[@kdprabharaja]

I think female ipadi screen kamika vedam sonna solrangale ,oru vela documentry vantha solliruka matanga ninekiren, becoz last month verappan documentry came adhula romba itha irukum

[@COSMAN1]

Mari Reaction while nelson speaking 😆😆😆😆

[@ashikdeen1368]

Only for vetri 🔥🔥🔥

[@stopmotionandvfxshots5370]

Waiting for the director's interview about Merry Christmas film and his earlier films after the release... It would be helpful for aspiring filmmakers!! Just a request

[@vijay001theghost]

Arunkumar is underrated and he is much more casual than others

[@K00711]

1:09:00 vetrimaran never shown visaranai,viduthalai to his kids, But our peoples take their kids to theatre, argue with them to allow kids🤦

[@dhayamurugeshvfx2943]

he said he didnt show visaaranai and viduthalai to his kids.. Both are A certiffied films which are only meant or 18+ audience... why one should take child to a A certified movie!

[@thala441]

​@dhayamurugeshvfx2943 @K00711 he is saying that ppl are taking their children to the A rated movie without having no awareness regarding the movie. One incident happened during the release of Viduthalai in theatres, a lady was shouting at the police to allow her kids to watch Viduthalai. This is totally toxic by the ppl. Ppl should have sense regarding this. Vetri is clear and he doesn't allow his kids to watch his movies(A rated)

[@mohamedyassinfaizal]

Semma interview

[@smilekarthik6991]

Mari anna❤

[@KivixStudio]

Nelson part was really entertaining 😄

[@user-jn7et9ve9z]

It's is not breaking power structure but teaching followers how things persists

[@Sach.in_411]

Karthick subburaj has the best resolution ever ! 😅. # cutie pie

[@pronoobstamil1755]

Video starts at 04:26mins

[@spacetalks3470]

1:11:36 💯..people should not just move away...they should empathize and voice out..

[@santha_psk]

do same for debut actors/directors🙌

[@sanjaysai3338]

Best roundtable

[@BalaMurugan-uf9iu]

Nelson ❤❤❤

[@gowthamjilla]

Waiting for that Nelson's close to reality kind of films....🤙

[@prabud2811]

All of us 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ranatamilgaming]

Bystanders are standing by the oppressors when knowing what is right!!!..... Vetrimaran🔥🔥🔥

[@jemsheerjams440]

Maari ❤

[@jayamsathya3682]

Movie madhiri round table interview climax vera leval 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RRRJA]

Thus far the best roundtable of the year 2023.

[@anish6665]

1:01:26 - Dark comedy King. 😂😂😂

[@logesh_vela]

Très intéressant !!

[@mastermind2188]

Happy for nelson❤

[@sanjuvmagilizhini]

❤

[@crazyrider7550]

I miss Ranjith sir here😢

[@rubekanthansubramaniam6475]

Nelson real comeback ❤

[@nitthesh]

Vetrimaaran was bang on about Vadivelu. I've been telling everyone around me that he is one of the finest Tamil 'Actors'. Em Magan is one tiny example, but I'm glad that Vetri mentioned this.

[@yuvaraj_status]

Maestro vetriMaaran💥💫🕊️

[@MohammedAli-tz9td]

Vetri bro 👌🏻👌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vijayenthiran5192]

Karthik subbaraj ❤

[@julpikar1372]

Best roundtable of 2023