Actor Vemal shares his unique experience of befriending an elephant while filming the action thriller ‘Mahasenha,’ which explores the relationship between humanity and nature.
CHENNAI—Actor Vemal, who stars in director Dhinesh Kalaiselvan’s upcoming action thriller, ‘Mahasenha,’ recently revealed an interesting anecdote from the set. In an effort to befriend an elephant he would be acting alongside, Vemal fed the animal jalebis, a popular Indian sweet.
Produced by Marudham Productions, ‘Mahasenha’ is an action thriller deeply rooted in themes of nature, spirituality, and forest mythology. The elephant, named Sena, plays a significant and symbolic role in the film’s narrative.
Vemal recounted his initial apprehension about working with the elephant, especially in light of recent news reports about an elephant that had tragically crushed two people to death in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. “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,” he said.
Written and directed by Dhinesh Kalaiselvan, ‘Mahasenha’ delves into the eternal conflict between divine natural forces and human greed. The story unfolds in the lush forests of Gudalur, Wayanad, Kollimalai, and Ooty, providing a rich backdrop for the film’s exploration of these themes.
Kalaiselvan emphasized that ‘Mahasenha’ is more than just a film set in 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,” he explained. “Every frame of this film 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.”
The film promises to be a visually stunning cinematic experience, blending real forest landscapes with impressive CGI artistry and a deeply emotional human narrative. According to IANS, ‘Mahasenha’ aims to resonate with audiences by highlighting the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world.