Singapore Saloon
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Directed by | Gokul |
Written by | Gokul |
Produced by | Ishari K. Ganesh |
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Cinematography | M. Sukumar |
Edited by | Selva R. K. |
Music by | Songs: Vivek–Mervin Score: Javed Riaz |
Production company | Vels Films International |
Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Singapore Saloon is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age film written and directed by Gokul, and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under Vels Films International. The film stars RJ Balaji and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead role, alongside Sathyaraj, Lal, Kishen Das, Ann Sheetal, Thalaivasal Vijay, John Vijay and Robo Shankar, while Lokesh Kanagaraj and Jiiva played respective cameo appearance roles.
The film was officially announced in November 2022 under the official title Singapore Saloon. Principal photography commenced early that year. It was predominantly shot in Chennai and wrapped by mid-December 2022, while additional photography was done in May 2023. The film has music composed by Vivek–Mervin, background score composed by Javed Riaz, cinematography handled by M. Sukumar and editing by Selva RK.
Singapore Saloon is scheduled to release on 25 January 2024.
Cast
- RJ Balaji as Kathir
- Meenakshi Chaudhary as Nila
- Sathyaraj
- Lal as Chacha
- Kishen Das
- Ann Sheetal
- Thalaivasal Vijay
- John Vijay
- Robo Shankar
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Lokesh Kanagaraj in a cameo appearance
- Jiiva in a cameo appearance
Production
Development
In August 2022, it was reported that director Gokul, who was working on the sequel for Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), titled Corona Kumar and starring Silambarasan, would begin working on a new project starring RJ Balaji, as Corona Kumar reportedly got shelved.[1] On 10 November, the project, with the official title Singapore Saloon, was officially announced by Ishari K. Ganesh's production house Vels Films International LTD.[2] Balaji stated that he received the offer to star in the film while filming for Run Baby Run (2023). He further revealed that, for his role, he trained with hairdressers for a month-and-a-half.[3] In late March 2023, Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has been a close friend with Balaji, and Jiiva, who worked with Balaji in Kavalai Vendam (2016), were announced to play cameo appearances in the film.[4]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in early‐2022. It was predominantly shot in Chennai and wrapped by 18 December that year.[5] Additional photography was shot in May 2023, where Kanagaraj's sequences were filmed.[6]
Music
The music is composed by the composer duo Vivek–Mervin, and background score by Javed Riaz. Marking both the duos' and Riaz's maiden collaboration with Balaji and Gokul.[7]
Release
Singapore Saloon is scheduled to release worldwide on 25 January 2024 in theatres.[7]
References
- ^ "Gokul to direct RJ Balaji next as 'Corona Kumar' with Simbu dropped". The Times of India. 19 August 2022. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj launches the first look of RJ Balaji's 'Singapore Saloon'". The Times of India. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "RJ Balaji trained with hairstylists for his role in Gokul's Singapore Saloon". The Times of India. 12 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "THESE stars play cameo roles in RJ Balaji's 'Singapore Saloon'". The Times of India. 28 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "RJ Balaji's 'Singapore Saloon' shooting wrapped up". The Times of India. 18 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 December 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj completes shooting for his cameo role in 'Singapore Saloon'". The Times of India. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ a b "RJ Balaji's 'Singapore Saloon' gets a release date!". The Times of India. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.