Directing Thala Ajith, Acting, Friendship with Suriya & more | Singampuli | Journey with Ananya Bhat

Conversations with Singampuli – Episode 1 | The Untold Journey of Director–Actor Singampuli | Swan Studios Original Welcome to the first episode of Conversations with Singampuli, a Swan Studios original that dives deep into the stories behind the creators who shaped Tamil cinema. In this opening episode, we sit down with Director–Actor Singampuli, the man behind cult films like RED and actor in memorable films across Kollywood. Known for his humour, honesty, and fearless storytelling, Singampuli opens up like never before. From his early life inspirations, film school experiences, and entry into cinema with legends like Balu Mahendra, to his unforgettable moments working with Rajinikanth, Ajith, Vikram, and Suriya, this episode is filled with unheard stories, emotional revelations, raw truths, and rib‑tickling comedy. If you’ve ever loved Tamil cinema, admired Singampuli’s performances, or wished to understand the realities of filmmaking, this episode is an absolute must-watch. ⭐ About the Guest – Singampuli Singampuli is a celebrated Tamil film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his eccentric humour, deep emotional intelligence, and bold storytelling style. He started his career under the legendary Balu Mahendra, went on to direct the hit film RED starring Ajith Kumar, wrote for iconic movies like Arunachalam, and became a beloved supporting actor admired for his comedic timing and natural performance. This episode captures his life journey—from small-town dreams to the biggest stages in Tamil cinema—with all the struggles, laughter, and heart in between. 01:12 – My Parents’ Love Story 04:20 – Dreaming of Direction 05:02 – Lessons from Balu Mahendra 07:13 – A Perfect Start in Cinema 09:09 – Arunachalam: Rajni Sir Diaries 10:04 – Sethu Memories 12:31 – RED Chapter Begins 13:31 – My Mother’s Fear 14:39 – 110 Days Without Seeing My Wife 15:08 – My Wife in the Army 15:48 – Friendship with Suriya 16:33 – Cheated on a Train! 17:34 – What Suriya Said About Me 18:41 – The Flight I Cancelled 21:35 – The Story I Want to Tell Him 22:21 – Will Suriya Act for Me? 26:13 – How My Name Changed 29:19 – Who Is Lord Rama? 30:33 – RED Release Comedy 31:33 – Why the Name RED 34:36 – Coming Up 🎧 Why You Should Watch This Episode To hear unfiltered, emotional, and hilarious stories straight from Singampuli To understand the realities of Tamil filmmaking from script to screen To relive Tamil cinema moments featuring Rajinikanth, Ajith, Vikram, Suriya & more To learn about struggles, sacrifices, and the unpredictable world of artists To experience a master storyteller narrate his own life This episode is inspiring, entertaining, and deeply human. 🎬 Credits – Swan Studios Original This series is a Swan Studios original — known for its unique blend of storytelling, emotion, and quality. Credits: Host: Ananya Bhat –    / @ananyabhatyoutube   Guest: Singampuli Concept: Ananya Joisa & Vinay Parthasarathi Direction: Santhosh Videography: Nagesh V Acharya Editor: Shiva Kumar 🎼 Theme Music Credits: Composition & Music Production – Keerthan Vocals – Samvatsara Flute – Dr. Gajanan Sabhahit Recording – Riyo Antony Studio – Sai Shruthi Studios 🔖 Hashtags #Singampuli #JourneyWithAnanyaBhat #SwanStudios #TamilCinema #TamilPodcast #REDMovie #BaluMahendra #Arunachalam #Sethu #Suriya #Rajinikanth #KollywoodStories #TamilFilmDirectors #UntoldStories #ConversationsSeries 🔍 SEO Keywords (for discoverability) Singampuli interview Tamil, Singampuli podcast, Tamil cinema stories, Singampuli RED movie, Singampuli Sethu, Balu Mahendra assistant, Singampuli Suriya friendship, Arunachalam Rajinikanth making, Tamil director interviews, Tamil actor interviews, Tamil filmmaking stories