Agent (film)
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Directed by | Surender Reddy |
Written by | Vakkantham Vamsi |
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Cinematography | Ragul Herian Dharuman |
Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
Music by | Hiphop Tamizha |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Agent is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language spy thriller film directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. Produced by AK Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema, the film stars Mammootty, Akhil Akkineni and Sakshi Vaidya. The film is scheduled to be released on 24 December 2021.[2]
Cast
- Sakshi Vaidya
- Athulya Ravi
Production
Development
The film was announced by Akhil Akkineni in September 2020, tentatively titled Akhil 5, with Surender Reddy as the director.[3] It was officially launched on Akkineni's birthday in April 2021, revealing the title and posters.[4][5] A pooja ceremony was held on the launch day.[6]
Cast and crew
Akkineni's role as a spy reportedly inspired by the Jason Bourne character from the American-German film series Bourne.[7] In December 2020, model Sakshi Vaidya was confirmed as the female lead.[8] Hiphop Tamizha is composing the film score and soundtrack album,[9] with Ragul Herian Dharuman signed as the cinematographer and editing by Naveen Nooli. In March 2021, Mohanlal and Upendra were approached for a pivotal role which did not finalize.[7][10] In June 2021, Mammootty has been finalised for the role, who would play the antagonist, marking the first collaboration between Mammootty, Akkineni, and Reddy.[10] He would reportedly play a military officer in the film.[11]
Filming
Filming began in July 2021 in Hyderabad, India.[12][13] Mammooty joined the production in October 2021 in Budapest and completed filming his portions.[14]
Music
S. Thaman was earlier chosen as the composer of the film's score and soundtrack.[15] Later, in September 2021, it was reported that he has been replaced by Tamil musical duo Hiphop Tamizha.[16][17]
References
- ^ "First look & release date of Akhil Akkineni's Agent out". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "First look of Akhil Akkineni in Agent, directed by Surender Reddy, unveiled on actor's birthday-Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Akhil Akkineni to star in Surender Reddy's next". The Indian Express. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "On Akhil Akkineni's birthday, the first look of Agent unveiled". The Indian Express. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Akhil Akkineni flaunts his flashboard abs in 'Agent' second poster: Netizens go gaga - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Agent movie pooja ceremony: Nagarjuna and Amala present at launch event of Akhil Akkineni's new film". www.timesnownews.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Mohanlal to star in Akhil Akkineni's next?". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Akhil to romance a Mumbai based model?". The Hans India. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Agent Movie: అక్కినేని అఖిల్కి షాకిచ్చిన తమన్.. కారణం ఆ స్టార్ హీరోలే! ఇష్యూ హాట్ టాపిక్". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Mammootty to play Akhil's villain in Agent". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Buzz: Mammootty roped in as a military officer in Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Akhil Akkineni begins shooting for Surender Reddy's 'Agent'". The News Minute. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Akhil Akkineni debuts his shredded body as Agent shoot begins, see photo". The Indian Express. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Mammootty returns from Budapest wrapping up his portions for Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent' - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 November 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Composer S Thaman walks out of Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent'? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Hiphop Tamizha replaces Thaman in Agent?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Thaman replaced by Hiphop Tamizha in Akhil Akkineni's next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2021.