Kotee, as we learnt from director Param, showcases some of his distinctive qualities, which are brought to life through the protagonist Dhananjay plays in the film. On the other hand, the actor admits that he found it easy to portray the titular character of Kotee due to his compatibility with director Param and that their personal rapport and professional collaboration made the experience smooth. Despite Kotee being Param’s directorial debut, Dhananjay was confident about his abilities. “I always consider the person and their ways of thinking. Param is comfortable to work with and open to discussions. I know his work for television and writing for serials, and he understands cinema as a different medium. Good writing helps actors perform better, and Param excelled in his first project,” says the actor.
Dhananjay believes that Kotee will see him return as a common man, similar to his role in Badava Rascal, but with a completely different characterisation. The film also stars Moksha Kushal, sharing screen space with Dhananjay for the first time, and Badava Rascal actors Rangayana Raghu and Tara. “These actors fit certain characters perfectly and create a kind of magic that can’t be replaced,” Dhananjay explains.
