How did you pick the actors?

It took me almost a year to find the right kids. I wanted somebody without baggage. They have to look perfectly as my characters; they also should know how to act.

Where did you shoot the film as the school is in a hill station?

I shot the film in London, Ooty, Yercaud and Switzerland. I shot abroad because I needed the seasons. But in the film, there is no name for the place where the film takes place. It is my own dream land! I want the film to be visually appealing.

How has the experience been as the director?

I was very excited on the first day of shoot. We shot interiors first as I was working with new set of actors and technicians. I was ready to go beyond the script all the time. At the end of day one I felt fine.

There are very few women directors in Tamil. How has the industry been? Welcoming?

I think they have been welcoming. I haven't felt any hostility. Everyone has been quite supportive so far. Maybe because I am generally friendly with people.