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U.S. diplomat enjoys `Vettaiyadu Vilayadu'

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Consul General watches movie at a private screening

David T. Hopper, US Consul General in Chennai, talks about the impact of Indian movies in the U.S.

CHENNAI: The United States Consul General in Chennai, David T. Hopper, watched the Kamal Haasan-Jyothika starrer `Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu' at a private screening in the city last Friday.

During the break, the diplomat spoke to those behind the film about the impact Indian students and professionals were making on American society, especially on the cultural scene.

The revenue earned by an Indian film screened in the U.S. was more than any other foreign language film. The reason: Indian films were watched and appreciated not only by Indian Americans but also by the Americans.

Unlike Hollywood films, Indian films were a mix of music, drama, action ... "... I thoroughly enjoyed watching the film," Mr. Hopper said.

He said that he was able to understand the film with a little help in translation in the first half. "From then on, I was on my own. Having understood the characters and the story it was easy to understand the second half."

It was like spending an evening with Kamal Haasan.

And, before leaving, Mr. Hopper, who was at the movie screening with his family, wished the lead lady in the movie, Jyothika, who celebrated her wedding recently.

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