Talking about his early days in Mumbai, he says, “I had done songs for Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s films Roop Ki Rani…, Pukar and Govinda Govinda. After Wanted there was no looking back.”
When teased about preferring to work with Sridevi, he retorts, “Why not? She’s a great actor. I have not signed any deal with Boney Kapoor but, given a chance I would love to direct a film under their banner.”
With so many projects going on here, is he set to buy a house in Mumbai? “Not yet. I am happy commuting. I have not left T’town. Only when I have a film in Bollywood, I am parked here as it needs a lot of concentration, dedication and time.”
Talking about his upco-ming projects, he says, “My next film is Rambo; I prefer scripting my own films. I am also planning to do another Tips film starring Salman .”
Prabhu is the ideal director for B’town producers. “I do not give them lavish budgets,” he says, quickly adding with a wicked smile, “But Ramaiya Vastavaya has a higher budget. Girish being the producer’s son, I got everything I asked for; after all a father has to do his best for his son’s debut film.”
While Raanjhaana star Dhanush feels that South cinematographers are better, Prabhu says, “Sangeeth Sivan and the other T’town cinematographers also belong to Bollywood. Both industries have good technicians.”
At the end of the day, Prabhu is a choreographer first and director second. He says, “Definitely my first choice is choreography. But while directing I prefer not to choreograph. It is always better to concentrate on one phase of filmmaking.”
When asked whether his son will follow in his footsteps, he says, “My son is very keen on studies and loves playing games. It is, however, too early to state what profession he would like to choose.”