Kanni Raasi
| Kanni Raasi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Muthukumaran |
| Produced by | Shameem Ibraham |
| Starring | Vimal Varalaxmi Sarathkumar |
| Cinematography | S. Selvakumar |
| Edited by | Raja Mohammad |
| Music by | Vishal Chandrasekhar |
Production company | King Movie Makers |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kanni Raasi (transl. Virgo) is an unreleased Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Muthukumaran and produced by Shameem Ibraham. The film stars Vimal and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, with Pandiarajan, Yogi Babu, Kaali Venkat and Robo Shankar amongst others in supporting roles.
Cast
- Vimal
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Pandiarajan
- Yogi Babu
- Kaali Venkat
- Robo Shankar
- Chaams
- Shakeela
- PV Chandramoulli
- Anisha Seena
Production
In November 2015, it was reported that actor Jiiva would work with newcomer Muthukumar for a romantic comedy film titled Gemini Ganesan.[1][2] P. T. Selvakumar and Shibu Thameens were announced as the film's producers, and they cast Sathyaraj, Lissy and Rajendra Prasad amongst others in pivotal roles. Tamannaah was first choice to play the lead actress, but her unavailability meant that Lakshmi Menon replaced her. However, the failure of the producers' Puli (2015) and their collaboration with Jiiva in Pokkiri Raja, meant that they chose to drop the project.[3][4]
The film was revived with a new producer in June 2017 and Vimal was cast in the lead role, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was signed on to play the lead actress. The makers also chose to change the films title from Gemini Ganesan to Kadhal Mannan (transl. King of Romance), a moniker often associated with the actor Gemini Ganesan.[5][6] In January 2018, after a major portion of the shoot was completed, the team renamed the film to Kanni Raasi.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Jiiva's next titled Gemini Ganesan!". Deccan Chronicle. 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Jiiva's Next Film Titled Gemini Ganesan". 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Jiiva to romance Lakshmi Menon in 'Gemini Ganesan'!". Sify.
- ^ "Tamannaah to join hands with Jiiva for Gemini Ganesan". Behindwoods. 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Varalaxmi's next with this young hero - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 28 June 2017.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (29 June 2017). "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's film has an Ajith connection!". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Vemal and Varalaxmi's Kadhal Mannan title changed to Kanni Raasi". Behindwoods. 17 January 2018.
- ^ "Vemal's next titled Kanni Rasi". The New Indian Express.