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Kaththi
File:Kaththi.jpg
First look poster
Directed byAR Murugadoss
Written byAR Murugadoss
Produced byA.Subashkaran
K.Karunamoorthy
StarringVijay
Samantha
Neil Nitin Mukesh
Tota Roy Chowdhury
CinematographyGeorge C. Williams
Edited bySreekar Prasad
Music byAnirudh Ravichander
Production
companies
Ayngaran International
Lyca Productions
Release date
  • 23 October 2014 (2014-10-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kaththi (English: Knife) is an upcoming Tamil action thriller film written and directed by AR Murugadoss.[1] The film features Vijay in a dual role[2] with Samantha [3] as the female lead,while Neil Nitin Mukesh debuts in Tamil cinema as the lead antagonist character.[4][5] Principal photography for the film commenced on 3 February 2014.[6]

Cast


Production

Development

After the stupendous success of Thuppakki, it was reported that Murugadoss and Vijay would work together again.[9][10]Ayngaran International and Lyca Productions are the producers of the film.[11] Murugadoss replaced his usual music director Harris Jayaraj with Anirudh Ravichander and signed George C. Williams as the cinematographer, who had filmed Raja Rani which was produced by Murugadoss himself.[12] Art director Ilayaraja, who had won the National Award for best art work in Vishwaroopam, is creating the sets for the film.[13]

Casting

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was confirmed to pair opposite Vijay.[14]. Bengali actor Tota Roy Chowdhury was signed for an antagonistic role, an international gangster named Vivek Banerjee.[15] In March, Murugadoss stated that Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh would be part of his project, making his Tamil film debut. He also unveiled that Vijay would be seen in a double role.[16] Actor Satish was chosen to play a supporting role in the film.[17]

Filming

The film was launched in Kolkata on February 3, 2014 by its producers Ayngaran International with a little pooja ceremony in front of the Kalighat Kali Temple, after which the principal photography began.[18] Earlier Schedules were made on Kolkata and Hyderabad.[19][20]

The First Look Motion Poster Teaser of Kaththi was released on June 22, 2014 on Vijay's birthday and it was a grand success.[21]

Release

The satellite rights of the film were bagged by Sun TV.[22]

Soundtrack

The Soundtrack album of Kaththi consists of six tracks, composed by Anirudh Ravichander.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Vijay-AR Murugadoss' Film Titled As Kaththi; Releasing For Diwali". entertainment.oneindia. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/producer-confirms-dual-role-for-vijay-tamil-news-105999
  3. ^ "Samantha celebrates with Kaththi team". article.timesofindia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Neil Nitin Mukesh to make Tamil debut". Hindistan Times. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Dheeran starts rolling in Kolkata". Sify.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  6. ^ "Vijay-A R Murugadoss flick kick starts today - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  7. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/Details-About-Vijays-Two-Characters-In-kaththi-tamil-news-109765
  8. ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-samanthas-kaththi-motion-poster-crosses-1-million-views-603324
  9. ^ "Murugadoss teams up with actor Vijay again". DeccanChronicle. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  10. ^ "AR Murugadoss, Vijay to team up again". IBNlive. Retrieved Nov 14, 2013.
  11. ^ "Vijay & ARM project to start rolling from Feb". Sify. Retrieved Jan 21, 2014.
  12. ^ Udhav Naig. "Shotcuts: Sweet crime". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  13. ^ "Special art work in Vijay's Kaththi". ultimatecine.com. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  14. ^ "Vijay-Murugdoss project". chennaionline. Retrieved 6 Mar 2014.
  15. ^ Tota Roy is Vijay’s villain - The Times of India
  16. ^ Neil Nitin Mukesh to make Tamil debut - Hindustan Times
  17. ^ "Vijay called me to his caravan during Kaththi shoot". Retrieved 2 Apr 2014.
  18. ^ "Ilayathalapathy Vijay- AR Murugadoss film goes on floors today". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  19. ^ "The Real Reason Behind Stalling Vijay's 'Kaththi' Shoot". cinecorn. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  20. ^ "Samantha returns for Vijay". Behindwoods. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  21. ^ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kaththi-teaser-rocks-the-youtube-space.html
  22. ^ http://www.metromasti.com/kollywood/gossip/Kaththi-audio-songs-launch-in-UK-Sun-TV-bags-satellite-rights/41500
  23. ^ "Yes, Vijay is surely doing it in Kaththi ..." Behindwoods. Retrieved Mar 30, 2014.