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Pre-production for the project began in [[December 2007]] when Sivaji Productions had signed up Ajith for a film, however through a bevy of changes in the technical crew, the film only began after alaunch in [[April 2009]]. Shooting occurred after a delayed start and took place in various locations: notably locally in [[Chennai]], and abroad in [[Paris]], [[Dubai]] and [[Kuala Lumpur]]. The trailer has no doubt raised the expectations on the movie<ref name="trailer">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=‘Asal’ Ajith attracts|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=January 27, 2010|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53865.html}}</ref>. The film which was seen by the censors and has got a ‘U/A’ certificate<ref name="Feb51">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=‘Asal’ certified ‘UA’|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=January 28, 2010|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53903.html}}</ref>. Ajith is in a dual role. After [[Vaali]], [[Villain]], [[Varalaaru]] and [[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]], dual role luck makes even Asal a huge success<ref name="expectations">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=Aasal EXPECTATION METER|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=2 February , 2010|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/asal-ajith-sameera-reddy-bhavana.html}}</ref>. The film is set to release on February 5, 2010 worldwide<ref name="Feb5551">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=Aasal confirmed on Feb 5!|publisher=Moviebuzz|accessdate=26 January , 2010|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14928883}}</ref>.
Pre-production for the project began in [[December 2007]] when Sivaji Productions had signed up Ajith for a film, however through a bevy of changes in the technical crew, the film only began after alaunch in [[April 2009]]. Shooting occurred after a delayed start and took place in various locations: notably locally in [[Chennai]], and abroad in [[Paris]], [[Dubai]] and [[Kuala Lumpur]]. The trailer has no doubt raised the expectations on the movie<ref name="trailer">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=‘Asal’ Ajith attracts|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=January 27, 2010|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53865.html}}</ref>. The film which was seen by the censors and has got a ‘U/A’ certificate<ref name="Feb51">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=‘Asal’ certified ‘UA’|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=January 28, 2010|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53903.html}}</ref>. Ajith is in a dual role. After [[Vaali]], [[Villain]], [[Varalaaru]] and [[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]], dual role luck makes even Asal a huge success<ref name="expectations">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=Aasal EXPECTATION METER|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=2 February , 2010|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/asal-ajith-sameera-reddy-bhavana.html}}</ref>. The film is set to release on February 5, 2010 worldwide<ref name="Feb5551">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=Aasal confirmed on Feb 5!|publisher=Moviebuzz|accessdate=26 January , 2010|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14928883}}</ref>.


Ajith is going to give up the title 'Ultimate Star' from this film due to Horoscope.<ref>[http://tamil.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/featuresorarticles/1001/30/1100130064_1.htm Ajith is going to give up the title 'Ultimate Star']</ref>
Ajith is going to give up the title 'Ultimate Star' from this film due to Horoscope.<ref name="ultimate">{{cite web|author=|year=2009|title=Actor Ajit to discard his title!|publisher=Moviebuzz|accessdate=09 January , 2010|url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14926803}}</ref>.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==

Revision as of 14:17, 2 February 2010

Aasal
Early publicity poster
Pre-production poster
Directed bySaran
Written by'Story, Dialogues and Screenplay:
Ajith Kumar[2]
Yugi Sethu[3][4]
Saran
Produced byRamkumar Ganesan
Prabhu Ganesan
Co- Producer:
Vikram Prabhu
Dusyanth Ramkumar
StarringAjith Kumar
Prabhu
Sameera Reddy
Bhavana
Suhasini Mani Ratnam
Surendra Pal
Suresh
Rajiv Krishna
Sampath Raj
Pradeep Rawat
Yugi Sethu
Narrated byAjith Kumar
CinematographyPrashanth D. Misale
Edited byAnthony Gonsalves
Music byBackground Score and Music:
Bharathwaj
Music Group:
Y - Kinz
Lyrics:
Vairamuthu
Choreography:
Ganesh Acharya
Raju Sundaram
Production
company
Distributed byIndia:
Sivaji Productions
Worldwide:
Ayngaran International
Release date
February 5, 2010 (2010-02-05)[1].
Running time
2Hrs 15mins
Country India
LanguageTamil

Aasal (Template:Lang-ta), Template:Lang-en) is a 2010 action-thriller Tamil–language film directed by Saran. The film stars Ajith Kumar in the lead role, who is also credited for the story and the screenplay of the film, whilst Sameera Reddy and Bhavana essay the lead female roles. The film features an extensive cast with Prabhu, Suhasini, Suresh, Sampath Raj and Pradeep Rawat essaying prominent roles amongst others. The film, produced by Prabhu and Ramkumar Ganesan of Sivaji Productions, features music primarily composed by Bharathwaj, lyrics by Vairamuthu[5], cinematography by Prashanth D'Misale and editing by Anthony Gonsalves.

Pre-production for the project began in December 2007 when Sivaji Productions had signed up Ajith for a film, however through a bevy of changes in the technical crew, the film only began after alaunch in April 2009. Shooting occurred after a delayed start and took place in various locations: notably locally in Chennai, and abroad in Paris, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur. The trailer has no doubt raised the expectations on the movie[6]. The film which was seen by the censors and has got a ‘U/A’ certificate[7]. Ajith is in a dual role. After Vaali, Villain, Varalaaru and Billa, dual role luck makes even Asal a huge success[8]. The film is set to release on February 5, 2010 worldwide[9].

Ajith is going to give up the title 'Ultimate Star' from this film due to Horoscope.[10].

Plot

Greed as an underlying force strains a family run conglomerate and the shadow it casts threatens to engulf everything in its path. Opportunists and mayhem mongers seem to be cropping out of nowhere to take advantage of this dangerous situation. As evil looms large there is Shiva (Ajith) a lone force standing tall and facing down this overwhelming threat. Not sure who to trust, Shiva, tries to stay a step ahead of imminent death that nips at his heels. Intrigue, suspense, love, betrayal are all spun into a tight web in this action filled adventure Aasal.

Cast and crew

Cast

Crew

  • Direction: Saran
  • Co - Director: Ajith Kumar[2]
  • Story, Screenplay & Dialogue :Ajith Kumar, Saran, Yugi Sethu
  • Production: Sivaji Productions
  • Music: Bharathwaj
  • Cinematography: Prashanth D. Misale
  • Editing: Anthony Gonsalves
  • Art direction: Prabakar
  • Choreography: Raju Sundaram,
  • Stunts: William Ong, Kanal Kannan, Thalapathi Dinesh, Patrick Bruneton
  • Lyrics: Vairamuthu
  • Costume design: Vivek Karunakaran (Ajitkumar), Rangasamy, Nalini Sriram (Sameera Reddy & Bhavana)
  • Stills: Sittrarasu
  • Production manager: S Anand, Devar Murugan
  • Production Co-ordinators: , Ravi Maraz (Malaysia), Siti Hawa (Malaysia), Sabrina Suchdev (France), Barbara Brehert (France)
  • PRO : Diamond Babu

Production

Development

Following the success of Billa in December 2007, Ajith Kumar was signed up by his co-star Prabhu's Sivaji Productions for a project touted to be directed by K. S. Ravikumar.[14] Three months later, the producers officially signed a director with Gautham Menon being selected, moreover, Sameera Reddy, the female lead for Menon's last was also finalized for the project.[15] 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.[16] However, other indications suggested that the film was set to be the remake of the classic, Pudhiya Paravai starring Sivaji Ganesan, which Ganesan’s son, Prabhu, denied. The film had been earlier titled by the media as, Kanavugal Karpanaigal or Vaanam Kadandha Siragugal, but the team then finalized the title of Surangani, which was later abbreviated to Sura.[16] However, the film failed to take off, with repeated dates being announced by the directors for the film's first schedule throughout the course of 2009. Subsequently, Menon was removed from the project by the producers due to the film's inactivity, with directors Dharani, Vishnuvardhan and Saran leading the race to take over.[17]

In January 2009, the film was reannounced by Prabhu and the story was subsequently changed with Saran being signed up as the film's director.[18] Ajith Kumar also underwent an appearance changeduring the early months of 2009 to prepare for his character. The film was eventually launched on April 8, 2009[19], at Sivaji's family residence Annai Illam in Chennai with Rajinikanth launching the film.[20] The film completed it's schedules by January 2010, and post-production and release works began soon after. The movie also has audio tracks from James Bond movies.

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 apprentice, Harris Jayaraj was signed on as the music composer. However after Menon's departure, Jayaraj also left the project due to his busy schedule with other films.[21] After approaching Yuvan Shankar Raja for the job, Bharathwaj, was finally confirmed by Saran.[22] the music director, making Asal his fiftieth film as composer, whilst also teaming up with Saran and Ajith after a hat-trick of successful collaborations in Kadhal Mannan, Amarkalam and Attagasam. During the launch in April 2009, other film technicians were revealed. Y-Kinz, an international music group, were announced to be a part of the music album for the film headed with Bharadwaj, whilst Ajith himself had recommended Prashanth D'Misale, an assistant to Nirav Shah to make his debut as a cinematographer.[19] Anthony was selected as editor, whilst Prabakar was chosen to work as the art director and Vairamuthu as the chief lyricist. Vivek Karunakaran, a Chennai-based fashion designer, was selected to make his debut as the film's costumed designer.[19]

Soon after the launch, Prabhu Ganesan, also co-producer, cast himself to play an important role in the film. Whilst, Gautham Menon's original choice Sameera Reddy, was reatained 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. Mamta Mohandas was initially confirmed as the second heroine in Asal, but decided not to take the role.[23] Sneha and Bhavana were also approached for the second heroine's role, however Sneha was unable to comply due to call sheet problems, so Bhavana was finalized.[24]

A pleathora of antagonistic roles were handed out for the film, with the initial selction being Rajiv Krishna.[25] Other confirmed cast members are Pradeep Rawat, Keli Dorji, Karen Miao Sapru, Adithya, Suresh[26], Sampath Raj,[12] Surendra Pal[13] and Yugi Sethu.

Filming

Principal photography of the film began in June 2009 at an undisclosed location in Malaysia.[27] The first schedule was completed on 2 August 2009.

After a hectic schedule from Malaysia, the shooting for the second schedule continued on 18 September 2009 at Paris and Lyon, France.[28] 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.[29] After a 45 day shoot, the team returned to Chennai on 23 October 2009.[30]

Remaining shooting was held in Harrington Road on 2 November. Was spotted in a posh apartment complex in Chennai. Asal team later shot some of the important shots in AVM Studios.[31] Film’s dubbing schedule took off on 19 November at Four Frames Preview Theatre Chennai with a simple pooja ceremony.[32] Ajith, Saran, Arjun (Prabhu’s son), Dushyanth (Ramkumar’s son) beside other members of the film were present there.[33].

On 24 November 2009 an important scene for the film was shot at Sivaji Ganesan’s house in T. Nagar, Chennai. Following, a song that features Ajith and Bhavana was shot at the AVM Studios on 25 November 2009.[34] The shooting of the final song was held at Binny Mills (Tambaram).

The cast and crew of Asal went to a Middle East country for the remaining song shoot. The Asal unit left Chennai on 26 December and returned after a week.[35]. Shooting was finished on 31 December 2009 at Dubai, where a song has been picturized at Zabeel Park.

Soundtrack

Untitled
Main article: Aasal (soundtrack)

The audio release of the movie happened on month of January 4, 2010[38].The soundtrack for Asal has music by Bharathwaj & Y-Kinz with lyrics from Kaviyarasu Vairamuthu. The audio distribution rights are given to ANAK Audio.[39] Think Music, an association of Sathyam Cinemas and Hungama Technology.[40].The audio was launched by one of the producers Prabhu and was received by Ajith.[36] The album has topped charts. It was received well.[41].

Songs

All lyrics are written by Vairamuthu; all music is composed by Bharathwaj

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aasal (Song)" (Thala pola Varuma)Sunitha Menon04:50
2."Kuthiraikku Theriyum"Surmukhi, Sreecharan04:48
3."Tottodaing"Mukesh, Janani04:01
4."Yengay Yengay"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam04:04
5."Yea dushyantha" (Partha gnabagam illayo)Surmukhi, Kumaran05:05
6."Em thandhai"Bharathwaj03:34
7."Yengay Yengay" (Repeat)Karthikeyan & Chorus02:57
Total length:27:99

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