Pon Kumar is a continuous pinch hitter in cinema direction. His biggest is Rs.150 crores ‘Linga’ starring Rajanikanth for Rockline Productions is making all out effort for release on 12th of December – the day happens to be Rajani’s birthday.


Asked on the main strength of ‘Linga’ Tamil film Pon Kumar says it is ‘Content’. It is very strong only person like Rajanisir can handle on a big canvas.

For another flashy interview question who can do in Kannada for ‘Linga’ remake – Pon Kumar said it could be from Puneeth Rajakumar, Darshan or Sudeep. Whether he is ready to direct it? Talented director of many good films in Kannada Pon Kumar remained silent.

It was in February this year Pon Kumar narrated the script to Rajanikanth for two hours. After two days he was called for a positive response. KS Ravikumar by that time did the formalities and commenced screenplay. For 150 days shooting a good screenplay team has worked out. Producer Rockline Venkatesh has provided his best for the film recalls Pon Kumar.

For the story of his film ‘Linga’ Pon Kumar associated with direction department. The pre and post independence subject is dealt in ‘Linga’ says Kumar.