'Gone are the days filmmakers read books' - Balumahendra

Speaking at the music album launch for the film 'Poo', veteran director Balumahendra stressed on the point that young directors are not in the habit of reading books.
'Gone are the days when filmmakers were in the habit of reading good books. These days they just watch DVDs of films', said the eminent filmmaker.
'All my stories have the essence of literature in them which brings about the much needed authenticity. Reading habit inculcates these elements that are precious. Whenever someone joins me as an assistant, I make it a point to make then read a short story a day and submit to me the synopsis.
Points that seriously needs to be pondered on.
Balumahendra also said that when he was making the serial 'Kathai Neram' for a private satellite channel, he wanted to visually adapt a short story named 'Veyyilodu Poi' written by Tamilchelvan. When he took steps to acquire the necessary permission, he was informed that directed Sasi had taken the initiative. 'Poo' starring Srikanth and Parvathy is based on this story.
The audio launch function also had dignitaries such as Thilagavathy I.P.S, Writer Tamilchelvan, Kalaipuli S.Thanu, Vasanth, Ameer, and actors Srikanth and Jeeva, Music director Vijay Antony and others.
'Poo' is directed by Sasi and produced by Moser Baer in association with Nesaki film Productions. Music has been composed by S. S. Kumaran.