Awaiting
the
release
of
his
highly
anticipated
sequel
Singam
2,
Tamil
director
Hari
Gopalakrishnan
feels
it's
very
likely
that
sequels
may
become
popular
provided
filmmakers
create
opportunities
to
make
them
with
conviction.
Singam
2
is
the
sequel
to
highly
successful
Tamil
action-drama
Singam
and
it
is
coming
out
July
5.
"Sequels
have
been
an
alien
concept
in
Tamil
cinema
for
very
long
time.
But
the
scenario
has
changed
in
the
last
few
years,
allowing
a
spate
of
sequels
to
hit
the
screens.
And
it
is
likely
to
increase
with
time,
sooner
or
later," Hari
told
IANS.
Some
of
the
recent
sequels
in
Tamil
include
Billa
2,
Muni
2
-
Kanchana
and
Naan
Avanillai
2.
"Since
sequels
are
gradually
gaining
momentum,
it
is
very
important
that
they
are
made
with
fervour,
and
not
just
for
fun.
Most
sequels
are
made
because
the
first
part
was
successful,
but
not
because
someone
wanted
to
make
a
two-part
film
since
beginning,"
he
added.
But,
wasn't
Singam
2
made
because
Singam
was
a
hit?
"Even
though
I
had
the
idea
of
a
sequel
while
making
Singam,
I
wasn't
sure
if
it
would
ever
be
made.
However,
it
was
Surya
who
encouraged
me
since
his
fans
wanted
to
see
him
in
a
sequel.
The
first
part
had
an
ending,
which
gave
me
a
lead
to
connect
the
story
with
the
sequel,"
he
said.
Sequels
Connect
Instantly
"It's
very
important
for
the
sequel
to
have
some
kind
of
association
with
its
predecessor
as
it
helps
the
audiences
to
connect
instantly.
That
is
why
I
included
all
my
characters
from
the
first
part
in
the
sequel
with
a
few
additions,"
said
Hari.
In
fact,
the
Singam
success
paved
way
for
its
Hindi
remake
as
Singham,
starring
Ajay
Devgn.
Do
sequels
bear
a
high
percentage
of
risk?
"I
think
risk
is
associated
with
every
film,
but
with
sequels,
in
particular,
one
can
say
that
it
is
higher,
especially
if
the
prequel
was
a
hit.
I
made
Singam
2
because
Surya's
fans
wanted
it,
therefore,
automatically
the
stakes
have
gone
high,"
he
explained.
Singam
2
Bigger
Than
Singam
"I
also
had
to
ensure
that
the
second
part
was
grander
than
the
first.
Audiences
loved
the
character
played
by
Surya
in
Singam.
Therefore,
I
had
to
ensure
it
looked
different
and
larger
in
terms
of
characterization,
performance
and
even
screen
aura
in
the
sequel,"
he
said.
Sequels
That
Are
Getting
Ready
Besides
Singam
2,
other
sequels
in
the
offing
include
Vishwaroopam
2,
Kanchana
3
and
Aayirathil
Oruvan
2.
Hari,
known
for
churning
out
Tamil
blockbusters
such
as
Saamy
and
Ayya,
says
sequels
help
in
creating
a
brand.
Singam,
A
Brand
"With
Singam
2,
I'm
sure
the
name
Singam
will
no
longer
be
just
a
name,
but
a
brand.
I
think
this
is
applicable
to
any
sequel
but
it
all
depends
on
the
success
of
the
film.
An
unsuccessful
sequel
can
even
tarnish
the
image
of
the
first
part
or
parts
in
a
series,"
he
added.
Singam
3
Hari,
who
has
already
teamed
up
with
Surya's
brother
Karthi
for
his
next
outing,
says
it's
early
to
speak
of
a
Singam
3.