Chandramukhi 2
Chandramukhi 2 | |
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Directed by | P. Vasu |
Written by | P. Vasu |
Produced by | Subaskaran Allirajah |
Starring | Raghava Lawrence Kangana Ranaut |
Cinematography | R. D. Rajasekhar |
Edited by | Anthony |
Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 157 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Chandramukhi 2 is an upcoming Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu, produced by Subaskaran Allirajah via Lyca Productions. It is a sequel to Chandramukhi (2005). The film stars Raghava Lawrence and Kangana Ranaut, with Vadivelu, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Lakshmi Menon, Mahima Nambiar, Srushti Dange, Rao Ramesh and others in supporting roles.
The film was officially announced in June 2022. Principal photography began in July 2022, and wrapped by mid-August 2023. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani, while the cinematography and editing are handled by R. D. Rajasekhar and Anthony, respectively.[2]
Chandramukhi 2 is scheduled to release on 28 September 2023.
Cast
- Raghava Lawrence as Vettaiyan Raja[3]
- Kangana Ranaut as Chandramukhi[4]
- Vadivelu as Murugesan
- Raadhika Sarathkumar
- Lakshmi Menon
- Mahima Nambiar as Mahalakshmi
- Srushti Dange as Priya
- Rao Ramesh
- Mithun Shyam
- Vignesh
- Ravi Mariya
- Suresh Menon
- T. M. Karthik
- Subiksha Krishnan
- R. S. Shivaji
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Manobala
- Cool Suresh
- Manasvi Kottachi
Production
Development
P. Vasu had plans for a sequel to Chandramukhi as early as September 2012.[5] In January 2020, Vasu stated that he had completed the script for the sequel and a producer has come forward to produce the film.[6] It was reported that Raghava Lawrence would play main role in the film, which was confirmed in April by himself via Twitter, where also stated the film is produced by Sun Pictures.[7] In June 2022, Lawrence announced that Lyca Productions is producing the film, Vadivelu joined the casting and editing, cinematography and art works would be handled by Anthony, R. D. Rajasekhar and Thota Tharani.[8] Kangana Ranaut met Vasu to discuss another film. While inquiring Vasu about who he cast for the role of Chandramukhi, Vasu told Ranaut that no one had been cast yet and Ranaut asked Vasu if she could play the role.[9] She was subsequently announced as the lead female in November.[10] Kala was chosen as the choreographer, again as she choreographed for the first film.
Filming
Principal photography commenced in July 2022 in Mysore, and wrapped up the first schedule in August.[11][12] In March 2023, Ranaut joined the team to shoot a climax song, which she was seen rehearsing in January, and wrapped up her portions the same month.[13][14] Raadhika had wrapped her portions in May.[15] In June, the team had announced that principal photography wrapped.[16] A song sequence was later shot in August, marking the conclusion of filming.[17]
Post-production
In June, the team announced that the film is releasing on Ganesh Chaturthi.[18] Raghava started dubbing his portions in July.[19]
Music
Chandramukhi 2 | ||||
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Soundtrack album by | ||||
Released | 25 August 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2021-2023 | |||
Studio | JB Recording Studio, Chennai | |||
Genre | film soundtrack | |||
Length | 34:58 | |||
Language | Tamil | |||
Label | Sony Music India | |||
Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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The music and background scores are composed by M. M. Keeravani, in his first Tamil film after 20 years; as his last Tamil film was Student Number 1 (2003). The film also marks as his second collaboration with Vasu and first with Raghava.[20] The audio rights for the film were purchased by Sony Music India.[21] The first single "Swagathaanjali" was released on 11 August 2023,[22] The second single "Moruniye" on 22 August 2023.[23]
Keeravani later stated that there are remaining nine songs to be released apart from the first single that was launched earlier, bringing a total of 10 songs for the film.[24] The audio launch was held at Jeppiaar Engineering College on 25 August 2023.[25]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Swagathaanjali" | Chaitanya Prasad | Sreenidhi Tirumala | 3:49 |
2. | "Moruniye" | Vivek | S. P. Charan, Harika Narayan | 4:27 |
3. | "Nee Kosame" | Chaitanya Prasad | Mohana Bhogaraju | 2:42 |
4. | "Thori Bori" | Yugabharathi | Haricharan, Amala Chebolu | 4:29 |
5. | "Raa Raa (Happy)" | Chaitnaya Prasad | Ramya Behara | 2:37 |
6. | "Podhum Podhum" | Vivek | Pradeep Kumar, Aditi Bhavaraju | 4:49 |
7. | "Ragalaya" | Madhan Karky | Niteesh Kondiparthi, Aditi Bhavaraju | 4:17 |
8. | "Raa Raa (Angry)" | Chaitnaya Prasad | Ramya Behara | 2:48 |
9. | "Raa Raa (Sad)" | Chaitnaya Prasad | Ramya Behara | 2:41 |
10. | "Mukhi Mukhi" | Vidhya Mahesh | Aditya Iyengar | 2:20 |
Total length: | 34:58 |
Release
Theatrical
Chandramukhi 2 was scheduled to release on 15 September 2023, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi,[26] but later pushed to 28 September 2023 due to alleged technical issues.[27]
References
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- ^ "'Chandramukhi 2' final song shoot wrapped up in Georgia". The Times of India. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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- ^ "Raghava Lawrence starrer 'Chandramukhi 2' shoot comes to an end". The Times of India. 21 June 2023. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Lyca Productions [@LycaProductions] (3 August 2023). "We've found the perfect tune 🎹 to complement the soulful music, composed by @mmkeeravaani🤗🎶 and are extremely happy to associate with @SonyMusicSouth😇✨ for #Chandramukhi2" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Viral Update: Makers drop the iconic track of Chandramukhi!". The New Stuff. 11 August 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Second single, Moruniye, from Chandramukhi 2, is out". Cinema Express. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ M.M Keeravani [@mmkeeravaani] (17 August 2023). "Last working day for Chandramukhi 2. It has been a memorable journey with P Vasu Sir , @offl_Lawrence and @LycaProductions. Looking forward to releasing the remaining 9 songs !" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Lyca Productions [@LycaProductions] (24 August 2023). "The GRAND AUDIO LAUNCH of Chandramukhi 2 is happening tomorrow, 25th August at JEPPIAAR Engineering College, Chennai 📍 from 6PM onwards! 🥁🪘 Join us for a magnanimous evening, celebrating the legendary @mmkeeravaani musical! 🎻✨" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023 – via Twitter.
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- ^ "'Chandramukhi 2' release postponed to September 28". The Times of India. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.