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Asal
promo pictures with kada Meesai
Pre-production poster
Directed bySaran
Written bySaran
Screenplay:
Yugi Sethu[2][3]
Produced byRamkumar Ganesan
Prabhu Ganesan
StarringAjith Kumar
Prabhu
Sameera Reddy
Bhavana
Suhasini Mani Ratnam
Surendra Pal
Suresh
Rajiv Krishna
Sampath Raj
Pradeep Rawat
Yugi Sethu
Narrated bySaran
CinematographyPrashanth D. Misale
Edited byAnthony Gonsalves
Music byBharathwaj
Y - Kinz
Production
company
Distributed bySivaji Productions
Release date
January 26, 2010 (2010-01-26)[1]
Country India
LanguageTamil

Asal: The Power of Silence (Tamil: அசல்) is a forthcoming Tamil feature film[1] to be directed by Saran and produced by Prabhu Ganesan and Ramkumar Ganesan of Sivaji Productions. The film stars Ajith Kumar in dual roles, along with Prabhu, Sameera Reddy, Bhavana, Suresh, Rajiv Krishna and Suhasini Mani Ratnam to portray the film's lead roles. The film was launched in 8 April 2009,[4] and the shooting for the film started in Malaysia on 18 June 2009. It will be the most expensive Ajith film ever made.[5] The film has been slated to be released in January ,2010 in pongal season. And Audio will be released in December 15.

Cast and crew

Cast

Crew

Production

Development

Following the commence of production for Ajith Kumar’s Aegan in late December 2007, reports indicated that Ajith Kumar will act in a film produced by Sivaji Productions directed by Gautham Menon. Three months later, it was confirmed that the project would go ahead as planned as soon as both, the director and the actor finished their respective projects.

The film, which was due to start its first schedule during June 2008, had been built up as the final instalment in Gautham Menon's police trilogy, following his two earlier ventures, Kaaka Kaaka and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu; which Ajith Kumar was originally meant to be a part of. However other indications suggested that the film is the remake of the classic, Pudhiya Paravai starring Sivaji Ganesan, which Ganesan’s son, Prabhu, who is the producer for the project denied. The film earlier rumoured to be titled, Kanavugal Karpanaigal or Vaanam Kadandha Siragugal, was finalized with the title of Surangani, which was later abbreviated to Sura.[11] In January 2009, the film was reannounced by Prabhu. The story was subsequently changed and Saran was signed up as the film's director.[12] Ajith Kumar also apparently underwent an appearance change the same month, citing that it was to be used for his character in the film. In April 2009, the tagline "The Power Of Silence" was added to the film's title. The photo shoot session of Asal will commence on 4 May 2009, it was revealed by sources close to the film’s unit.

Asal is one of the first South Indian films that is going to be shown in Russia.[13]

Asal will not release for Pongal 2010.[14] The date that producer Ram Kumar is thinking about is January 26. Remember a lot of his dad’s films the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan’s films used to release on Republic day.[1]

Launch Pooja

The film Launched on Wednesday 8 April 2009[4], at Sivaji's family residence Annai Illam located at Sivaji Ganesan Salai. Super Star Rajinikanth launched the movie[15]. The movie was launched in a grand manner.

Casting

Following the announcement that Sivaji Productions, Ajith Kumar and Gautham Menon would come together, other technicians were added to the film. Menon’s usual apprentices, Harris Jayaraj was signed on as the music composer. Some doubted that Gautham's farewell from the project was because of their recently publicized partnership break-up after Vaaranam Aayiram. Harris, too, later walked out of the project due to his busy schedule with other films.[16] After approaching Yuvan Shankar Raja for the job, Bharadwajwas finally confirmed by Saran.[17] the music director, making Asal his fiftieth film as composer, who teams up with Saran again after their last film together being Vattaram in 2006. After Sivaji Productions considered directors including A. R. Murugadoss, Vishnuvardhan and A. L. Vijay for the film, they turned to Saran. As of April 2009, other confirmed film technicians have been revealed. Vivek Karunakaran, a fashion show worker in Paris, will design the costumes for Ajith Kumar and Sameera Reddy while Vairamuthu replaced Thamarai to write the film's songs. Virumaandi fame Prabakar will work as art director.[4]

Prabhu Ganesan, also co-producer for the film under Sivaji Productions, cast himself to play an important role in the film. Whilst, Gautham Menon selected Sameera Reddy, who had portrayed the lead female role in his previous film, Vaaranam Aayiram to star opposite Ajith Kumar in the film. Sameera appears along Ajith Kumar for the first time, despite previously being entitled to appear opposite him in Citizen, which eventually went ahead without her. Koena Mitra was confirmed an item number appearance in the film.[18] Mamta Mohandas was initially confirmed as the second heroine in Asal, but decided not to take the role.[19] Sneha and Bhavana were approached for the second heroine's role, however Sneha was unable to comply due to call sheet problems, so Bhavana was finalized[20]. Rajiv Krishna has confirmed that he will play a role in the film.[21] Other confirmed cast members are Pradeep Rawat (Ghajini villain), Keli Dorji (Lara Dutta's boy friend), Karen Miao Sapru, Adithya, Suresh[22], Sampath Raj,[9] Surendra Pal[8] and Yugi Sethu. Suhasini was later Confirmed she will pair up for Prabhu in the film.

Filming

Principal photography of the film began in June 2009 at an undisclosed location in Malaysia.[5] The first schedule Completed on 2 August 2009.

After an hectic schedule from Malaysia The shooting for the second schedule, continued on 18 September 2009 at France Paris and Lyon.[23] 30% of scenes including fight sequences and two song sequences has been canned there including a duet song of Ajith and Sameera as picturised against the moonlit Eiffel Tower in Paris.[24]

After a 45 day shoot, The team returned to Chennai on Oct 23, 2009.[25] About 80% of the shooting is over[26].

Remaining shooting held in Harrington Road on Nov 2nd Monday. Was spotted in a posh apartment complex in Chennai. Asal team will move in to the AVM Studios to can some of the important shots.[27].

Film’s dubbing schedule took off in the 19th of November at Four Frames Preview Theatre Chennai with a simple pooja ceremony.[28].Ajith, Saran, Arjun (Prabhu’s son), Dushyanth (Ramkumar’s son) beside other members of the movie were present there.[29]. 90% of the film is complete and the remaining is also being canned continuously[30].

24 November 2009 an important scene for the film was shot in Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan’s house in T. Nagar, Chennai. Following a song that features Ajith and Bhavana is being shot at the AVM Studios in 25 November 2009.[31].

Soundtrack

Untitled

The audio release of the movie is expected to happen on month of December. The soundtrack for Asal has music by Bharathwaj & Y-Kinz with lyrics from Kaviyarasu Vairamuthu. Bharathwaj Has started the composition of 'Asal' in this brand new studio named as JJ studio.[32]

Bharathwaj had already composed 4 songs for this film. He has made 100 singers to sing for the introductory song of Ajith.[33]

The audio distribution rights are given to ANAK Audio and mobile content and download rights (ringtones, wallpapers etc) are given to THINK Music.[34] Think Music, an association of Sathyam Cinemas and Hungama Technology.[35]

References

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  2. ^ "Yugi Sethu Writes The ASAL Story". Starajith.com. 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
  3. ^ Ananda Vikatan (2009). "Ajith Gets Impressed & Gives Treat To Yugi Sethu". starajith.com. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
  4. ^ a b c "Asal, the power of silence, from April 8". Indiaglitz. 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  5. ^ a b "Ultimate star` Ajit in Malaysia!". Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 29 June. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ Indian Express daily paper (2009). "Bhavana Opens About Her Chararcter in Asal". starajith.com. Retrieved Nov 30, 2009.
  7. ^ "Asal presents Yugi alias Samosa!". IndiaGlitz. 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Ajith's dad is one of the villains". Behindwoods. 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  9. ^ a b "Sampath is Asal's villain". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 23 October , 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Bollywood choreographer for Thala's Asal". By Ajithfans.com. 2009. Retrieved November 16th, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "Ajith & Gautham come together in Surangani". Moviebuzz. 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  12. ^ "Ajith and Saran are together". By Moviebuzz. 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
  13. ^ "Asal's bonus point". Indiaglitz. 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  14. ^ "Ajith 'Asal' not for Pongal?". Indiaglitz. 2008. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  15. ^ "Rajinikanth launches Ajith's Asal". Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
  16. ^ "Quitting Asal is purely my own decision Harris". thatstamil.com. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  17. ^ "Saran confirms Bharadwaj for Asal". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
  18. ^ "Koyna Mithra for item number". Tamilo. 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
  19. ^ "Mamta walks out of Ajith's Asal ?". oneindia. 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
  20. ^ "Bhavana confirmed for Asal". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 10 June , 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  21. ^ "Ajith's new villain: Rajiv Krishna". Indiaglitz. 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
  22. ^ "Suresh is Ajith's villain". Indiaglitz. 2009. Retrieved October 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  23. ^ "Video clip about Asal's shooting shot by France3, national french TV channel". By France 3 - Rhône-Alpes. 2009.
  24. ^ "Ajit and Sameera in Eiffel Towers!". Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 19 September, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  25. ^ "Ajit back in Chennai". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 30 October , 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  26. ^ "Asal is in post-production!". IndiaGlitz. 2009. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
  27. ^ "Ajith and Sameera in a posh apartment". Behindwoods. 2009. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
  28. ^ "Asal's sound in action". indiaglitz. 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  29. ^ "Ajit's Asal gets ready!". Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 22 November , 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  30. ^ "Ajith starts speaking". Behindwoods. 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  31. ^ "'Asal' team to meet the press". Indaiaglitz. 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2009.
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  33. ^ "100 voices in Ajith's introductory song". Kollywood today. 2009. Retrieved July 13th, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  34. ^ "ANAK Audio Jointly With THINK Music Releases Asal Audio". starajith.com. 2009. Retrieved November 28th, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  35. ^ "Think Music acquires 'ASAL' audio". ajithfans.com. 2009. Retrieved November 24th, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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