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Shooting began in the southern part of [[India]] 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>
Shooting began in [[South India]] 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 Chandrakumar]], 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>
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 Chandrakumar]], 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>

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For the mythological character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, see Ravana.
Raavanan
Directed byMani Ratnam
Written byMani Ratnam
Suhasini Mani Ratnam
Produced byMani Ratnam
Sharada Trilok
StarringVikram
Aishwarya Rai
Prithviraj
Karthik Muthuraman
Prabhu Ganesan
Priyamani
CinematographyV. Manikandan
Santosh Sivan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
company
Distributed byBIG Pictures
Release date
18 June 2010
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
BudgetRs.120 crores [1]
Box officeRs.550 crores (as expected [2]

Raavanan (Template:Lang-ta) is a forthcoming Tamil film written, produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai and Prithviraj in the lead roles, with a supporting cast comprising Prabhu Ganesan, Karthik Muthuraman, Priyamani and Munna.[3] The film is expected to be released on 18 June 2010, along with its dubbed Telugu version titled Villain. It was simultaneously shot in Hindi as Raavan with a slightly different cast. The film's worldwide distribution rights have been bought by Sony Pictures and Reliance BIG Pictures for a record price of Rs.350 crores.[4]

Cast

Production

Casting

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

Filming

Shooting began in South India at the end of October 2008. Mani Ratnam became ill during filming, which delayed the filming for a few months in 2009.[5] However, the film began its last schedule in August 2009. The film finished filming and went into post-production in October 2009.[6] V. Manikandan was hired as the film's cinematographer. However, he was replaced in early 2009 by Santosh Sivan.[7][8]

This film has numerous action scenes and stunts performed by the actors. The Kerala martial art form Kalarippayattu is also featured in the film.[9] Dancer Astad Deboo choreographed a passionate chase scene and tandav dance between Vikram and Aishwarya Bachchan for the film.[10][11] Choreographers Shobana Chandrakumar, 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.[12]

Filming took place in numerous locations around India including the forests of Kerala, Ooty, Jhansi, Kolkata, Mahabaleshwar and in the Malshej Ghats in Maharashtra.[13][14][15] 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.[16]

Soundtrack

See also: Raavan (soundtrack)
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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, Rayhanah, Tanvi Shah5:11

References

  1. ^ Raavanan sets new records
  2. ^ Raavanan sets new records
  3. ^ Raavanan - preview, trailer, cast and crew
  4. ^ Raavanan sets new records
  5. ^ Mirror, 16 April 2009
  6. ^ Bollywoodhumgama, 21 August 2009
  7. ^ Indiaglitz, 19 May 2009
  8. ^ Sify, 2 June 2009
  9. ^ Times of India, 13 December 2009
  10. ^ Times of India, 27 July 2009
  11. ^ DNA India, 26 September 2009
  12. ^ Outlook India, 24 August 2009
  13. ^ Rediff, 7 October 2008
  14. ^ Sify, 18 December 2008
  15. ^ Telegraph India, 14 February 2009
  16. ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-04/mani-ratnam-22-10-08.html
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