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Raavanan was released worldwide on 18 June 2010 in 375 Screens (225 Screens in India and 150 Screens Overseas).<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Raavan-to-hit-2200-screens-worldwide-today/Article1-559198.aspx Raavan Release], 18 June 2010</ref>
Raavanan was released worldwide on 18 June 2010 in 375 Screens (225 Screens in India and 150 Screens Overseas).<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Raavan-to-hit-2200-screens-worldwide-today/Article1-559198.aspx Raavan Release], 18 June 2010</ref>

{{For|the mythological character from the Hindu epic Ramayana|Ravana}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Raavanan
|image = Raavanposter.jpg
|image_size =
|caption =
|director = [[Mani Ratnam]]
|producer = Mani Ratnam<br>Sharada Trilok
|writer = Mani Ratnam<br />[[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]]
|starring = [[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]]<br>[[Aishwarya Rai]]<br>[[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]]<br>[[Karthik Muthuraman|Karthik]]<br>[[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]]<br>[[Priyamani]]
|music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
|cinematography = [[V. Manikandan]]<br>[[Santosh Sivan]]
|editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
|distributor = [[Reliance BIG Entertainment|BIG Pictures]]<br>[[Sony Pictures Entertainment|Sony Pictures]]
|studio = [[Madras Talkies]]
|released = 18 June 2010
|runtime = 127 mins
|country = [[India]]
|awards =
|language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|budget = [[Indian rupee|INR]] 120 crores{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}}
|gross =
}}

'''''Raavanan''''' ({{lang-ta|ராவணன்}}, {{lang-en|[[Ravana]]}}) is a 2010 [[Tamil Cinema|Tamil]] film written, produced directed by [[Mani Ratnam]]. The film stars [[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]] in the title role, with [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] essaying the other leading roles as well as consisting of a strong supporting cast led by [[Karthik Muthuraman|Karthik]], [[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]] and [[Priyamani]]. Featuring dialagoues from [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]], music from [[A. R. Rahman]], editing from [[A. Sreekar Prasad|Sreekar Prasad]] and cinematography shared by [[Santosh Sivan]] and [[V. Manikandan]], the film was also made simultaneously in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] as ''[[Raavan]]'', with a slightly different cast. It was simultaneously released in Tamil, Hindi and a dubbed version in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]]<ref name="OurCinemas.com">{{cite web|title=^ Raavan Telugu Version Cast & Crew|url=http://www.ourcinemas.com/telugu/villain/news.php|accessdate=17 June 2010}}</ref> on 18 June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raavan - preview, traler, cast and crew|url=http://www.moviewood.net/bollywood/upcoming-movies/raavan|accessdate=17 June 2010}}</ref>. It's premiere was held in London on 16 June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ra.One to meet Raavan in London!|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ra-One-to-meet-Raavan-in-London/H1-Article1-557480.aspx|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref>

The film follows the crux of the epic [[Ramayana]], with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker, who has kidnapped his wife. Veeraiya, the kidnapper, is a [[Robin Hood]]-like figure to the tribals, and his motif for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister, as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape. The film explores the search by the officer, whilst exploring the changing emotions the three protaganists experience with each other, leading to a riveting climax, situated in the jungle.

''Raavanan'' was announced in [[February 2008]], amidst much hype of the celebrated director, Mani Ratnam's return to Tamil films, whilst Vikram's and Aishwarya Rai's selection in the lead roles, creating more anticipation. Shooting began soon after, and took place in various locations with a record number of extras in areas including [[Chalakudy]], [[Kerala]] and [[Ooty]], [[Tamil Nadu]] amongst other regions throughout India. Prior to release, the film was given an universal rating by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] and worldwide distribution rights for the trilingual versions were sold for a record Rs.350 crores.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}}

==Plot==
The film opens with shots showing Veeraiya ([[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]]) jumping off a cliff into the water. His gang is busy distracting the police. Police vehicles are set ablaze and women seduce policemen into a trap whereby Veera's henchmen attack. The policemen are ruthlessly murdered. Raagini ([[Aishwarya Rai]]), whilst on a boating trip, is kidnapped by Veera. Dev Prakash ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]]), her husband and a senior police officer, is informed of the incident.

A brief [[montage]] of sorts showcases the story of Veeraiyya. He is seen as a local hero, a sort of Robin Hood- who runs a parallel govt in areas near [[Tirunelveli]], with his brothers - Singarasan ([[Prabhu Ganesan]]) and Sakkarai ([[Munna]]). Though considered a terrorist by the local police, Veeraiyya is repected by the villagers. He kidnaps Raagini hoping to avenge the death of his sister Vennila ([[Priyamani]]).

Dev and his team enter the forests with the aid of Gnanaprakasam ([[Karthik Muthuraman]])- a local forest guard. Despite searching deep in the forests, Dev is unable to hunt down Veera.

Meanwhile, Raagini developes feelings for Veera after she hears the story of his sister's death. Dev had led an encounter against Veera during Vennila's wedding. Dev's shot grazes Veera in the neck. Veera is led out of the fiasco by his gang. The police pressurize Vennila into revealing Veera's hideout. When she refuses, she is subjected to physical and sexual assault. Veera returns home to find Vennila distraught and traumatised. The next day, Vennila commits suicide by drowning in a nearby well.

Unhappy with the way his brother is leading a war causing distress to his gang, Sakkarai decides to offer a truce to Dev. Dev initially seems to agree, but when Sakkarai comes out in the open, Dev shoots him to death- thus revealing that he considers the destruction Veera being more important than saving his wife.

Veera and Singarasu are enraged and attack Dev's camp and wipe it out completely. A final confrontation between Veera and Dev takes place on a rickety bridge - where Veera triumphs over Dev - when he decides not to let Dev die. He tells Dev he is letting him live because of his wife. Dev manages to extricate himself out and finds Raagini bound and tied up - with Veera leaving her.

However - Dev is not entirely happy and while returning to their hometown of Mettukudi, Dev accuses Raagini of infidelity and informs her that it was Veera who told him so. Furious, Raagini leaves Dev to meet Veera through Singarasu. She manages to meet him and and asks him why he had accused her of doing so. Veera tells her he did not. He quickly realizes that Dev lied, hoping Raagini would lead him to his hideout.

Dev appears with a police team and confront the duo. Raagini tries to save Veera, but he pushes her out of the line of fire. He is shot multiple times, whereby he falls off the cliff.

==Cast==
*'''[[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]]''' as '''Veeraiya'''
*'''[[Aishwarya Rai]]''' as '''Ragini'''
*'''[[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]]''' as '''Dev Prakash'''
*'''[[Karthik Muthuraman|Karthik]]''' as '''Gnanaprakasam'''
*'''[[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]]''' as '''Singarasan'''
*'''[[Priyamani]]''' as '''Vennila'''
*'''[[Munna (actor)|Munna]]''' as '''Sakkarai'''
*'''[[John Vijay]]''' as '''Hemanth Kumar'''
*'''[[Ranjitha]]''' as '''Annam'''
*'''[[Vaiyapuri]]''' as '''Ranasathi'''
*'''

== Production ==
=== Casting ===

In 2008, [[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]] was signed up to portray the male lead villian of ''Raavanan'' while [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] was cast in the antagonist role. In the Hindi version, Vikram plays the antagonist and [[Abhishek Bachchan]] plays the protagonist. [[Aishwarya Rai]] will play the female lead in both versions of the film. The film sees [[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]] and [[Karthik Muthuraman|Karthik]] act together in a Ratnam film for the second time after 1988 film, ''[[Agni Nakshatram]]''.

=== Filming ===
Shooting began inthe southern part of Tumkur, [[Karnataka]] at the end of October 2008. [[Mani Ratnam]] became ill during filming, which delayed the filming for a few months in 2009.<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/200904162009041602185195895cafbe/We-were-recording-then-Mani-just-walked-out-into-hospital.htmlMumbai Mirror], 16 April 2009</ref> However, the film began its last schedule in August 2009. The film finished filming and went into post-production in October 2009.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/08/21/5419/ Bollywoodhumgama], 21 August 2009</ref> [[V. Manikandan]] was hired as the film's cinematographer. However, he was replaced in early 2009 by [[Santosh Sivan]].<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47067.html Indiaglitz], 19 May 2009</ref><ref>[http://sify.com/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=14891619 Sify], 2 June 2009</ref>

This film has numerous action scenes and stunts performed by the actors. The Kerala martial art form [[Kalarippayattu]] is also featured in the film.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Where-the-stars-line-up-to-learn-Kalaripayattu/articleshow/5331724.cms Times of India], 13 December 2009</ref> Dancer Astad Deboo choreographed a passionate chase scene and [[Tandava|tandav]] dance between Vikram and Aishwarya Bachchan for the film.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4821931.cms Times of India], 27 July 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_from-the-street-to-the-stage_1293202 DNA India], 26 September 2009</ref> Choreographers [[Shobana]], who starred in Ratnam's ''[[Thalapathi]]'', along with Ganesh Acharya and Brinda have choreographed in ''Raavanan''. Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed [[Aishwarya Rai]]'s costumes in the film.<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?261316 Outlook India], 24 August 2009</ref>

Filming took place in numerous locations around [[India]] including the forests of [[Karnataka]] (Tumkur), [[Kerala]], [[Ooty]], [[Jhansi]], [[Kolkata]], [[Mahabaleshwar]] and in the Malshej Ghats in [[Maharashtra]].<ref>[http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/07bach.htm Rediff], 7 October 2008</ref><ref>[http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14821190 Sify], 18 December 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090215/jsp/frontpage/story_10538098.jsp Telegraph India], 14 February 2009</ref> While filming in Kerala, the production temporarily ran afoul of forest officials for reportedly not following regulations; the issues were resolved by October 22, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-04/mani-ratnam-22-10-08.html| title=Mani's Ravana secrets!|accessdate=10 June 2010}}</ref>

==Release==
The Premiere show for [[Raavan]] (Hindi Version) was held at [[BFI Southbank]] in [[London]] on 15 June 2010, which was graced by [[Amitabh Bachchan|The Bachchans]], [[Shahrukh Khan]] and his wife, [[Mani Ratnam]] and his wife [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini Ratnam]] along with the lead actors of the film [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]], [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]].<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/Ndtv-Show-Special-Story.aspx?ID=543&StoryID=ENTEN20100144169 London Premiere], 17 June 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/22497.html Raavan’s London Premier], 17 June 2010</ref>

Raavanan was released worldwide on 18 June 2010 in 375 Screens (225 Screens in India and 150 Screens Overseas).<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Raavan-to-hit-2200-screens-worldwide-today/Article1-559198.aspx Raavan Release], 18 June 2010</ref>

==Critical reception ==
Upon release, the film received negative reviews<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14945831&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=sify.com}}</ref> from critics for its content, though its visual style and cinematography were praised by some of the critics.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==

Revision as of 07:23, 23 June 2010

For the mythological character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, see Ravana.
Raavanan
Directed byMani Ratnam
Written byMani Ratnam
Suhasini
Produced byMani Ratnam
Sharada Trilok
StarringVikram
Aishwarya Rai
Prithviraj
Karthik
Prabhu
Priyamani
CinematographyV. Manikandan
Santosh Sivan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
company
Distributed byBIG Pictures
Sony Pictures
Release date
18 June 2010
Running time
127 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
BudgetINR 120 crores[citation needed]

Raavanan (Template:Lang-ta, Template:Lang-en) is a 2010 Tamil film written, produced directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vikram in the title role, with Aishwarya Rai and Prithviraj essaying the other leading roles as well as consisting of a strong supporting cast led by Karthik, Prabhu and Priyamani. Featuring dialagoues from Suhasini, music from A. R. Rahman, editing from Sreekar Prasad and cinematography shared by Santosh Sivan and V. Manikandan, the film was also made simultaneously in Hindi as Raavan, with a slightly different cast. It was simultaneously released in Tamil, Hindi and a dubbed version in Telugu[1] on 18 June 2010.[2]. It's premiere was held in London on 16 June 2010.[3]

The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana, with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker, who has kidnapped his wife. Veeraiya, the kidnapper, is a Robin Hood-like figure to the tribals, and his motif for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister, as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape. The film explores the search by the officer, whilst exploring the changing emotions the three protaganists experience with each other, leading to a riveting climax, situated in the jungle.

Raavanan was announced in February 2008, amidst much hype of the celebrated director, Mani Ratnam's return to Tamil films, whilst Vikram's and Aishwarya Rai's selection in the lead roles, creating more anticipation. Shooting began soon after, and took place in various locations with a record number of extras in areas including Chalakudy, Kerala and Ooty, Tamil Nadu amongst other regions throughout India. Prior to release, the film was given an universal rating by the Central Board of Film Certification and worldwide distribution rights for the trilingual versions were sold for a record Rs.350 crores.[citation needed]

Plot

The film opens with shots showing Veeraiya (Vikram) jumping off a cliff into the water. His gang is busy distracting the police. Police vehicles are set ablaze and women seduce policemen into a trap whereby Veera's henchmen attack. The policemen are ruthlessly murdered. Raagini (Aishwarya Rai), whilst on a boating trip, is kidnapped by Veera. Dev Prakash (Prithviraj), her husband and a senior police officer, is informed of the incident.

A brief montage of sorts showcases the story of Veeraiyya. He is seen as a local hero, a sort of Robin Hood- who runs a parallel govt in areas near Tirunelveli, with his brothers - Singarasan (Prabhu Ganesan) and Sakkarai (Munna). Though considered a terrorist by the local police, Veeraiyya is repected by the villagers. He kidnaps Raagini hoping to avenge the death of his sister Vennila (Priyamani).

Dev and his team enter the forests with the aid of Gnanaprakasam (Karthik Muthuraman)- a local forest guard. Despite searching deep in the forests, Dev is unable to hunt down Veera.

Meanwhile, Raagini developes feelings for Veera after she hears the story of his sister's death. Dev had led an encounter against Veera during Vennila's wedding. Dev's shot grazes Veera in the neck. Veera is led out of the fiasco by his gang. The police pressurize Vennila into revealing Veera's hideout. When she refuses, she is subjected to physical and sexual assault. Veera returns home to find Vennila distraught and traumatised. The next day, Vennila commits suicide by drowning in a nearby well.

Unhappy with the way his brother is leading a war causing distress to his gang, Sakkarai decides to offer a truce to Dev. Dev initially seems to agree, but when Sakkarai comes out in the open, Dev shoots him to death- thus revealing that he considers the destruction Veera being more important than saving his wife.

Veera and Singarasu are enraged and attack Dev's camp and wipe it out completely. A final confrontation between Veera and Dev takes place on a rickety bridge - where Veera triumphs over Dev - when he decides not to let Dev die. He tells Dev he is letting him live because of his wife. Dev manages to extricate himself out and finds Raagini bound and tied up - with Veera leaving her.

However - Dev is not entirely happy and while returning to their hometown of Mettukudi, Dev accuses Raagini of infidelity and informs her that it was Veera who told him so. Furious, Raagini leaves Dev to meet Veera through Singarasu. She manages to meet him and and asks him why he had accused her of doing so. Veera tells her he said that he had protected Raagini safely for all the fourteen days and not anything else. He quickly realizes that Dev lied, hoping Raagini would lead him to his hideout.

Dev appears with a police team and confront the duo. Raagini tries to save Veera, but he pushes her out of the line of fire. He is shot multiple times, whereby he falls off the cliff.

Cast

Production

Casting

In 2008, Vikram was signed up to portray the male lead villian of Raavanan while Prithviraj was cast in the antagonist role. In the Hindi version, Vikram plays the antagonist and Abhishek Bachchan plays the protagonist. Aishwarya Rai will play the female lead in both versions of the film. The film sees Prabhu and Karthik act together in a Ratnam film for the second time after 1988 film, Agni Nakshatram.

Filming

Shooting began inthe southern part of Tumkur, Karnataka at the end of October 2008. Mani Ratnam became ill during filming, which delayed the filming for a few months in 2009.[4] However, the film began its last schedule in August 2009. The film finished filming and went into post-production in October 2009.[5] V. Manikandan was hired as the film's cinematographer. However, he was replaced in early 2009 by Santosh Sivan.[6][7]

This film has numerous action scenes and stunts performed by the actors. The Kerala martial art form Kalarippayattu is also featured in the film.[8] Dancer Astad Deboo choreographed a passionate chase scene and tandav dance between Vikram and Aishwarya Bachchan for the film.[9][10] Choreographers Shobana, who starred in Ratnam's Thalapathi, along with Ganesh Acharya and Brinda have choreographed in Raavanan. Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed Aishwarya Rai's costumes in the film.[11]

Filming took place in numerous locations around India including the forests of Karnataka (Tumkur), Kerala, Ooty, Jhansi, Kolkata, Mahabaleshwar and in the Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra.[12][13][14] While filming in Kerala, the production temporarily ran afoul of forest officials for reportedly not following regulations; the issues were resolved by October 22, 2008.[15]

Release

The Premiere show for Raavan (Hindi Version) was held at BFI Southbank in London on 15 June 2010, which was graced by The Bachchans, Shahrukh Khan and his wife, Mani Ratnam and his wife Suhasini Ratnam along with the lead actors of the film Abhishek Bachchan, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai and Vikram.[16][17]

Raavanan was released worldwide on 18 June 2010 in 375 Screens (225 Screens in India and 150 Screens Overseas).[18]

For the mythological character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, see Ravana.
Raavanan
Directed byMani Ratnam
Written byMani Ratnam
Suhasini
Produced byMani Ratnam
Sharada Trilok
StarringVikram
Aishwarya Rai
Prithviraj
Karthik
Prabhu
Priyamani
CinematographyV. Manikandan
Santosh Sivan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
company
Distributed byBIG Pictures
Sony Pictures
Release date
18 June 2010
Running time
127 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
BudgetINR 120 crores[citation needed]

Raavanan (Template:Lang-ta, Template:Lang-en) is a 2010 Tamil film written, produced directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vikram in the title role, with Aishwarya Rai and Prithviraj essaying the other leading roles as well as consisting of a strong supporting cast led by Karthik, Prabhu and Priyamani. Featuring dialagoues from Suhasini, music from A. R. Rahman, editing from Sreekar Prasad and cinematography shared by Santosh Sivan and V. Manikandan, the film was also made simultaneously in Hindi as Raavan, with a slightly different cast. It was simultaneously released in Tamil, Hindi and a dubbed version in Telugu[1] on 18 June 2010.[19]. It's premiere was held in London on 16 June 2010.[20]

The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana, with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker, who has kidnapped his wife. Veeraiya, the kidnapper, is a Robin Hood-like figure to the tribals, and his motif for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister, as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape. The film explores the search by the officer, whilst exploring the changing emotions the three protaganists experience with each other, leading to a riveting climax, situated in the jungle.

Raavanan was announced in February 2008, amidst much hype of the celebrated director, Mani Ratnam's return to Tamil films, whilst Vikram's and Aishwarya Rai's selection in the lead roles, creating more anticipation. Shooting began soon after, and took place in various locations with a record number of extras in areas including Chalakudy, Kerala and Ooty, Tamil Nadu amongst other regions throughout India. Prior to release, the film was given an universal rating by the Central Board of Film Certification and worldwide distribution rights for the trilingual versions were sold for a record Rs.350 crores.[citation needed]

Plot

The film opens with shots showing Veeraiya (Vikram) jumping off a cliff into the water. His gang is busy distracting the police. Police vehicles are set ablaze and women seduce policemen into a trap whereby Veera's henchmen attack. The policemen are ruthlessly murdered. Raagini (Aishwarya Rai), whilst on a boating trip, is kidnapped by Veera. Dev Prakash (Prithviraj), her husband and a senior police officer, is informed of the incident.

A brief montage of sorts showcases the story of Veeraiyya. He is seen as a local hero, a sort of Robin Hood- who runs a parallel govt in areas near Tirunelveli, with his brothers - Singarasan (Prabhu Ganesan) and Sakkarai (Munna). Though considered a terrorist by the local police, Veeraiyya is repected by the villagers. He kidnaps Raagini hoping to avenge the death of his sister Vennila (Priyamani).

Dev and his team enter the forests with the aid of Gnanaprakasam (Karthik Muthuraman)- a local forest guard. Despite searching deep in the forests, Dev is unable to hunt down Veera.

Meanwhile, Raagini developes feelings for Veera after she hears the story of his sister's death. Dev had led an encounter against Veera during Vennila's wedding. Dev's shot grazes Veera in the neck. Veera is led out of the fiasco by his gang. The police pressurize Vennila into revealing Veera's hideout. When she refuses, she is subjected to physical and sexual assault. Veera returns home to find Vennila distraught and traumatised. The next day, Vennila commits suicide by drowning in a nearby well.

Unhappy with the way his brother is leading a war causing distress to his gang, Sakkarai decides to offer a truce to Dev. Dev initially seems to agree, but when Sakkarai comes out in the open, Dev shoots him to death- thus revealing that he considers the destruction Veera being more important than saving his wife.

Veera and Singarasu are enraged and attack Dev's camp and wipe it out completely. A final confrontation between Veera and Dev takes place on a rickety bridge - where Veera triumphs over Dev - when he decides not to let Dev die. He tells Dev he is letting him live because of his wife. Dev manages to extricate himself out and finds Raagini bound and tied up - with Veera leaving her.

However - Dev is not entirely happy and while returning to their hometown of Mettukudi, Dev accuses Raagini of infidelity and informs her that it was Veera who told him so. Furious, Raagini leaves Dev to meet Veera through Singarasu. She manages to meet him and and asks him why he had accused her of doing so. Veera tells her he did not. He quickly realizes that Dev lied, hoping Raagini would lead him to his hideout.

Dev appears with a police team and confront the duo. Raagini tries to save Veera, but he pushes her out of the line of fire. He is shot multiple times, whereby he falls off the cliff.

Cast

Production

Casting

In 2008, Vikram was signed up to portray the male lead villian of Raavanan while Prithviraj was cast in the antagonist role. In the Hindi version, Vikram plays the antagonist and Abhishek Bachchan plays the protagonist. Aishwarya Rai will play the female lead in both versions of the film. The film sees Prabhu and Karthik act together in a Ratnam film for the second time after 1988 film, Agni Nakshatram.

Filming

Shooting began inthe southern part of Tumkur, Karnataka at the end of October 2008. Mani Ratnam became ill during filming, which delayed the filming for a few months in 2009.[21] However, the film began its last schedule in August 2009. The film finished filming and went into post-production in October 2009.[22] V. Manikandan was hired as the film's cinematographer. However, he was replaced in early 2009 by Santosh Sivan.[23][24]

This film has numerous action scenes and stunts performed by the actors. The Kerala martial art form Kalarippayattu is also featured in the film.[25] Dancer Astad Deboo choreographed a passionate chase scene and tandav dance between Vikram and Aishwarya Bachchan for the film.[26][27] Choreographers Shobana, who starred in Ratnam's Thalapathi, along with Ganesh Acharya and Brinda have choreographed in Raavanan. Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed Aishwarya Rai's costumes in the film.[28]

Filming took place in numerous locations around India including the forests of Karnataka (Tumkur), Kerala, Ooty, Jhansi, Kolkata, Mahabaleshwar and in the Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra.[29][30][31] While filming in Kerala, the production temporarily ran afoul of forest officials for reportedly not following regulations; the issues were resolved by October 22, 2008.[32]

Release

The Premiere show for Raavan (Hindi Version) was held at BFI Southbank in London on 15 June 2010, which was graced by The Bachchans, Shahrukh Khan and his wife, Mani Ratnam and his wife Suhasini Ratnam along with the lead actors of the film Abhishek Bachchan, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai and Vikram.[33][34]

Raavanan was released worldwide on 18 June 2010 in 375 Screens (225 Screens in India and 150 Screens Overseas).[35]

Critical reception

Upon release, the film received negative reviews[36] from critics for its content, though its visual style and cinematography were praised by some of the critics.

Soundtrack

See also: Raavan (soundtrack)
Untitled

The soundtrack for the film is composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, except for the song "Veera", which was penned by Maniratnam himself. It features 6 songs and was released on 5 May 2010 by Sony Music.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Veera"Vijay Prakash, Mustafa Kutoane, Keerthi Sagathia, A. R. Rahman3:15
2."Usire Poghudey"Karthik, Mohammed Irfan6:04
3."Kodu Poatta"Benny Dayal4:58
4."Kaattu Sirukki"Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram5:54
5."Kalvare"Shreya Ghoshal4:11
6."Kedakkari"Benny Dayal, Bhagyaraj, A. R. Reihana, Tanvi Shah5:11

Raavanan Review==References==

  1. ^ a b "^ Raavan Telugu Version Cast & Crew". Retrieved 17 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Raavan - preview, traler, cast and crew". Retrieved 17 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Ra.One to meet Raavan in London!". Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  4. ^ Mirror, 16 April 2009
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