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=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
A launch event for the film was held at Adityaram Studios in Chennai on 1 February 2017, with production beginning thereafter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-61-aka-thalapathy-61-movie-launch-ilayathalapathy-atlee-film-hit-floors-714283|title=Vijay 61 aka Thalapathy 61 movie launched: The shooting of Ilayathalapathy-Atlee film begins|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nithya-menen-replaces-jyothika-in-thalapathy-61-news-tamilk-rcgsptdacgcaj.html|title=Nithya Menen replaces Jyothika in 'Thalapathy 61'|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> The team has decided to shoot a song in [[Jaisalmer]] during the summer despite the hot weather.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42069/vijay-nithya-menen-in-hot-backdrops-of-jai-salmer|title=Vijay-Nithya Menen in hot backdrops of Jai Salmer|date=2017-04-05|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-05|language=en-US}}</ref> The steam engine named 7161WP AKBAR was used in this movie while shooting in [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42218/vijay-61-brings-back-rajasthani-heritage|title=Vijay 61 brings back Rajasthani heritage|date=2017-04-17|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.keralanews247.com/vijay-61-new-clean-shaven-look-goes-viral-online/|title=Vijay 61 New clean-shaven look goes viral on Online {{!}} Latest News|date=2017-04-18|work=Latest News|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Some of the filming was conducted in [[Gdańsk]], [[Poland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/308356,Bollywood-movie-to-be-shot-in-Poland|title=Bollywood movie to be shot in Poland|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> The shooting was held in Chennai, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and Konaseema in Andhra Pradesh, while the songs were filmed overseas.
A launch event for the film was held at Adityaram Studios in Chennai on 1 February 2017, with production beginning thereafter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-61-aka-thalapathy-61-movie-launch-ilayathalapathy-atlee-film-hit-floors-714283|title=Vijay 61 aka Thalapathy 61 movie launched: The shooting of Ilayathalapathy-Atlee film begins|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nithya-menen-replaces-jyothika-in-thalapathy-61-news-tamilk-rcgsptdacgcaj.html|title=Nithya Menen replaces Jyothika in 'Thalapathy 61'|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> The team has decided to shoot a song in [[Jaisalmer]] during the summer despite the hot weather.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42069/vijay-nithya-menen-in-hot-backdrops-of-jai-salmer|title=Vijay-Nithya Menen in hot backdrops of Jai Salmer|date=2017-04-05|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-05|language=en-US}}</ref> The steam engine named 7161WP AKBAR was used in this movie while shooting in [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42218/vijay-61-brings-back-rajasthani-heritage|title=Vijay 61 brings back Rajasthani heritage|date=2017-04-17|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.keralanews247.com/vijay-61-new-clean-shaven-look-goes-viral-online/|title=Vijay 61 New clean-shaven look goes viral on Online {{!}} Latest News|date=2017-04-18|work=Latest News|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Some of the filming was conducted in [[Gdańsk]], [[Poland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/308356,Bollywood-movie-to-be-shot-in-Poland|title=Bollywood movie to be shot in Poland|publisher=|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref> The shooting was held in Chennai, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and Konaseema in Andhra Pradesh, while the songs were filmed overseas. Its reported that, due to indefinite strike announced by [[Film Employees Federation of South India]], ''Mersal'' team is waiting to film few portions of the movie.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/43941/inevitable-fefsi-strike-delayed-release-of-mersal-velaikkaran-and-karuppan|title=Inevitable FEFSI Strike – Delayed release of Mersal, Velaikkaran and Karuppan?|date=2017-09-07|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-09-08|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==

Revision as of 04:59, 8 September 2017

Mersal
File:Mersal 2nd look.jpeg
Official Second Look Poster
Directed byAtlee
Written byAtlee
S. Ramana Girivasan
(Dialogue)
Screenplay byAtlee
K. V. Vijayendra Prasad
S. Ramana Girivasan
Story byAtlee
K. V. Vijayendra Prasad
Produced byN. Ramasamy
Hema Rukmani
R. Mahendran
H. Murali
StarringVijay
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Kajal Aggarwal
S. J. Surya
Nithya Menon
CinematographyG. K. Vishnu
Edited byRuben (editor)
Music byOriginal songs:
A. R. Rahman
Background Score:
A. R. Rahman
Qutub-E-Kripa
Production
company
Distributed byThenandal Studio Limited
(Tamil Nadu)
North Star Entertainment
(Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
S. Narayan
(Karnataka)
Global United Media
(Kerala)
MKS Talkies
(Australia & New Zealand)
ATMUS Entertainment
(USA)
Release date
18 October 2017
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹120 crores

Mersal (English: Stunning)[1] is an Indian 2017 Tamil language period-action thriller film starring actor Vijay in triple roles with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Agarwal and Nithya Menon playing the female-lead roles[2]. The film is directed by Atlee and co-written by K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, S. Ramana Girivasan and Atlee with background score and soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman while the cinematography is done by G. K. Vishnu and editing is by Ruben.

The film began its production in February 2017 with actors Sathyaraj, S. J. Surya, and Vadivelu amongst others in supporting roles. Thalapathy Vijay along with A.R. Rahman are marking their 25th year in the film industry as film actor and music composer, also Thenandal Studios Limited produces their 100th film as Mersal.

Cast

Production

Development

Following the release of Atlee's Theri, in which Vijay starred, the pair was signed by Sri Thenandal Films for another project together in September 2016.[3][4] Safwan Saleem, the chief executive officer of the production house, revealed that the film would be written by writer K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who had earlier worked in films like the Baahubali series and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.[5] The action sequences of the film are directed by Anal Arasu.[6] Vijay learnt a few magic tricks in preparation for his role as the magician. He learnt the magic tricks from three magicians, 'Gogo Requiem' from Macedonia, 'Raman Sharma' from Canada, and 'Dani Belev' from Bulgaria.[7]

Casting

The producers announced in January 2017 that three lead actresses – Kajal Aggarwal, Jyothika and Samantha would portray the female lead-roles in the film. Actors S. J. Surya and Sathyaraj also joined the cast as supporting actors, with comedians Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, Sathyan and Rajendran.[8] S. J. Surya is playing villainous role in the movie.[9] Composer A. R. Rahman, editor Ruben, costume designer Neeraja Kona and debutant cinematographer G. K. Vishnu, an erstwhile assistant of Richard M. Nathan were also a part to the technical team.[10] [11] The production team later revealed that due to some unavoidable reasons acress Jyothika opted out of the film. The makers were choosing a perfect replacement over her role, actress Asin Thottumkal was also considered but due to post marriage she rejected the chance, however the role went to Nithya Menon.

Filming

A launch event for the film was held at Adityaram Studios in Chennai on 1 February 2017, with production beginning thereafter.[12] [13] The team has decided to shoot a song in Jaisalmer during the summer despite the hot weather.[14] The steam engine named 7161WP AKBAR was used in this movie while shooting in Rajasthan.[15][16] Some of the filming was conducted in Gdańsk, Poland.[17] The shooting was held in Chennai, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and Konaseema in Andhra Pradesh, while the songs were filmed overseas. Its reported that, due to indefinite strike announced by Film Employees Federation of South India, Mersal team is waiting to film few portions of the movie.[18]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The musical score that accompanies the film is composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics penned by Vivek. The audio launch event was held on 20 August 2017 by Sony Music. A live telecast of the grand music launch aired on Sun TV. The grand music launch was also broadcast live on several social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.[19][20][21][22]

The first single Aalaporaan Thamizhan was released on 10 August 2017.[23] The next single Neethanae was released on 17 August 2017.The album was released to highly positive reviews from critics as well as audiences.[24]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aalaporaan Thamizhan"VivekKailash Kher, Sathya Prakash, Deepak, Pooja AV5:48
2."Neethanae"VivekA.R. Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal4:29
3."Maacho"VivekSid Sriram, Shweta Mohan4:35
4."Mersal Arasan"VivekG.V. Prakash Kumar, Naresh Iyer, Sharanya Srinivas, Vishwaprasad4:16
Total length:18.28

Distribution

North Star Entertainment along with SN Techs Film Distribution Company have secured the distribution rights for the film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Global Media United has secured the distribution rights for the film in Kerala, MKS Talkies has secured the distribution rights for the film in Australia and New Zealand, ATMUS Entertainment has secured the distribution rights for the film in USA.[25] With the postponement of 2.0 (film),[26] the first look poster released on 21 June 2017, revealing the title as Mersal with actor Vijay in a Jallikattu attire. Vijay's image in the first look poster was used to create a Twitter emoji, 'Mersal' becoming the first South Indian film to get a Twitter emoji. Also the production team released the second look poster on Vijay's birthday, 22 June.[27][28] The remaining tracks were released on 20 August 2017 by Sony Music in a grand manner. The title 'Mersal' has been trademarked. This means if any group or company would like to use the title 'Mersal' for any commercial purposes would have to pay a royalty fee to 'Mersal' team.[29] This is also something new for a South Indian film. With new records created through the production of 'Mersal', the film remains to be one of the most anticipated blockbusters in Tamil Cinema's history. [30] The digital rights of this movie is acquired by Zee TV.[31][32]

References

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  3. ^ "Sri Thenandal Films signs Ilayathalapathy Vijay?". Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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  5. ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash. "Vijay 61: Sri Thenandal Films confirms producing Ilayathalapathy, Atlee's film". Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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  14. ^ "Vijay-Nithya Menen in hot backdrops of Jai Salmer". Top 10 Cinema. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
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  17. ^ "Bollywood movie to be shot in Poland". Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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  19. ^ https://twitter.com/actorvijay/status/888375529828532224
  20. ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-mersal-audio-launch-to-happen-on-august-20th-2017.html
  21. ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/shreya-ghoshal-and-kailash-kher-recorded-a-melody-song-for-vijays-mersal.html
  22. ^ "GV Prakash Kumar To Sing For Vijay's 'Mersal' - Silverscreen.in". Silverscreen.in. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  23. ^ https://twitter.com/ThenandalFilms/status/895169894995591170
  24. ^ https://www.facebook.com/ActorVijay/photos/a.584748261545744.1073741854.584512021569368/1578608952159665/?type=3&theater
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  32. ^ "Vijay Samantha Mersal satellite rights purchased by Zee tamil for Rs 30 crores - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.

External links

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