Maanaadu
| Maanaadu | |
|---|---|
| File:Maanaadu first look.jpg Announcement poster | |
| Directed by | Venkat Prabhu |
| Written by | Venkat Prabhu |
| Produced by | Suresh Kamatchi |
| Starring | Silambarasan SJ Suryah Kalyani Priyadarshan Bharathiraja S. A. Chandrasekhar Premgi Amaren Karunakaran |
| Cinematography | Richard M. Nathan |
| Edited by | Praveen K. L. |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | V House Production |
| Distributed by | Studio Green |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹125 crore[1] |
Maanaadu is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action-political thriller drama film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu[2] and produced by Suresh Kamatchi, starring Silambarasan and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead roles along with Bharathiraja, S. A. Chandrasekhar Karunakaran and Premgi Amaren in supporting roles.
Cast
- Silambarasan
- SJ Suryah
- Kalyani Priyadarshan
- S A Chandrasekhar
- Bharathiraja
- Karunakaran
- Premgi Amaren
- Manoj Bharathiraja
- Udhaya
- Daniel Annie Pope
Production
It was initially said that Venkat Prabhu would be making a film with actor Silambarasan, which is touted to be Billa 3, the third franchise in the Billa series,[3] but later in June 2018 producer Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions confirmed that his next venture that would have Silambarasan as the protagonist and this project will be directed by Venkat Prabhu.[4]
The latest big news that has become official is when Venkat Prabhu confirmed this news, announcing the title of the film as Maanaadu and this is a fresh script written by Prabhu himself based on politics. This film is all set commence shooting once Venkat Prabhu finishes putting the final touches on the script and zeroes in on the rest of the cast and crew. By then in early-July 2018, it is rumored that A.R. Rahman is in talks to compose music and P. C. Sreeram is likely to be the cinematographer.[5]
Later, actress Raashi Khanna was in talks to play the female lead,[6] while actress Kalyani Priyadarshan and editor Praveen KL confirmed their presence in the film.[7][8]
Yuvan Shankar Raja was officially confirmed to compose the music of the film.[9]
With this, an important update revealed that the film will be shot by Richard M Nathan while Stunt Silva will be the stunt choreographer. Meanwhile actor-director SJ Suryah is signed to play the lead antagonist, and actors Premgi Amaren, Manoj Bharathiraja, Bharathiraja, S A Chandrasekhar and Karunakaran are a part of the ensemble cast.
References
- ^ Maga Manaadu budget 125 crore
- ^ "The moment all you #Strfans waiting for!!! We are really proud to announce our next #strvp title!! It's #strmaanaadu #maanaadu #aVPpolitics #vp9..." Twitter. Retrieved 10 July 2018.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Simbu replaces Ajith in Venkat Prabhu's Billa 3?".
- ^ "Suresh Kamatchi on Twitter: Happy to join the Fabulous #VPClub". Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Simbu not playing a gangster in Venkat Prabhu's film".
- ^ "Will Raashi Khanna be signed opposite STR in Maanadu?".
- ^ "Editor KL Praveen shares interesting update about Simbu-starrer 'Maanadu'".
- ^ "Kalyani Priyadarshan on Twitter: Can't wait to bring that amazing script to life! @vp_offl #STR @sureshkamatchi #maanaadu".
- ^ "மலேசியா மாநாட்டிற்கு பக்கா பிளான் போட்ட சிம்பு – Behindwoods".