Spyder (film)
| Spyder | |
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 First look poster of the film | |
| Directed by | AR Murugadoss |
| Written by | AR Murugadoss |
| Produced by | N.V. Prasad Tagore Madhu (Presenter) |
| Starring | Mahesh Babu Rakul Preet Singh |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production company | NVR Cinema |
| Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Languages | Telugu Tamil |
Spyder is an upcoming 2017 Indian spy thriller film written and directed by AR Murugadoss. Produced in Telugu and Tamil, the film features Mahesh Babu and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles.[1]
Production began in 2015, and the film's principal photography commenced in July 2016.[2] It is scheduled for a worldwide release on 11 August 2017.[3] The first look of the film was released on 12 April 2017.[4] It marks also Mahesh Babu's Tamil debut.
Cast
- Mahesh Babu
- Rakul Preet Singh
- S. J. Surya
- Bharath
- Priyadarshi Pullikonda
- RJ Balaji
- Shaji Chen
- Hareesh Peradi
- Naginedu
- Chandrakanth
Productions
Development
After the huge success of Kaththi, AR. Murugadoss announced a project with Mahesh Babu. However, Mahesh Babu was busy in project Brahmotsavam. Hence, Murugadoss directed the Bollywood film Akira, with lead Sonakshi Sinha, an official remake of Tamil film Mouna Guru (2011).
After finishing Brahmotsavam, Mahesh Babu joined hands with AR. Murugadoss in 2016. AR. Murugadoss discussed the script with several producers, because it's the most expensive film in Telugu after Baahubali. The film is being produced by NVR Cinema and Reliance Entertainment.
Casting
S. J. Surya was selected as antagonist for Mahesh Babu. S. J. Surya, who directed Naani with Mahesh Babu as the lead actor, marks his second collaboration. AR. Murugadoss was a former assistant of S. J. Surya in the film Vaali and Kushi. The director discussed with Bollywood actress for Mahesh Babu like Sonakshi Sinha, Shraddha Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and finally Parineeti Chopra was accepted for project and which would be her Telugu debut, but later on Parineeti Chopra was replaced by Rakul Preet Singh citing date problem. Tamil actor Bharath is signed to play a negative role.[5]
Crew
Santosh Sivan works as cinematographer for the film which marks his Telugu debut. Harris Jayaraj was signed for composing songs and film score. A. Sreekar Prasad is the film editor. Rupin Suchak will work as the art director. Film had a string of action and stunt co-ordinators like Peter Hein, Anal Arasu, Anbariv, Ravi Varma and Ram-Laxman for long time and another schedule has been in Ahmedabad for a chase sequence.
Filming
The film's Principal photography commenced in July 2016.[2] The makers have already wrapped up two schedules. The crew will be heading to Gujarat in last week of November to shoot several crucial scenes. As end of the March 2017, 80% of the film's shoot was completed. Mahesh has done the stunts without a body double by himself.[6] It is scheduled for a worldwide release on 11 August 2017.[7][8]
Soundtrack
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The music is composed by Harris Jayaraj who has signed a Telugu film after 7 years. With the project, he also marks his fourth collaboration with AR Murugadoss after Ghajini, 7aum Arivu and Thuppakki and his second with Mahesh Babu, 11 years after Sainikudu.
Reception
The film's motion poster released by the film unit broke all the records previously set by telugu films in terms of most views even surpassing the Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.[9]
References
- ^ "First "bilingual for AR Murugadoss!"". Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Mahesh Babu-AR Murugadosss upcoming film goes on floors". Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Release "Spyder to Release On August 11th"". Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Mahesh Babu Rakul Preeth Singh new movie directed by A R Murugadoss first look April 12-Tamil Movie News". Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Bharath to play a negative role in ARM-Mahesh Babu film". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Next schedule of AR Murugadoss's film starring Mahesh Babu begins, set for a 2017 release". The News Minute. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ Arunasalam, AR Murugadoss (24 February 2017). "Release date announcement by AR Murugadoss". Twitter. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Romantic "scenes of Mahesh-Rakul being shot"". Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ zlatan (14 April 2017). "Mahesh 23 spyder breaks bahubali record". mirchiupdates.in. Retrieved 8 May 2017.