Brother (2024 film)
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Directed by | M. Rajesh |
Written by | M. Rajesh |
Produced by | Siddharth Ravipati Senthil Kumar |
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Cinematography | Vivekanand Santhosham |
Edited by | Abisish Joseph |
Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production company | Screen Scene Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Brother is an upcoming Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. It is produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment. The film stars Jayam Ravi and Priyanka Mohan in the lead roles.
The film was officially announced in August 2022 under the tentative title JR30, as it is Ravi's 30th film in the lead role, and the official title was announced in September 2023. Principal photography commenced in August 2022 and was predominantly shot in Chennai. The film has music composed by Harris Jayaraj, cinematography handled by Vivekanand Santhosham and editing by Abisish Joseph.
Brother is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali.[1]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In mid December 2021, M. Rajesh narrated a script to Jayam Ravi, which the actor was interested to act in.[2] Harris Jayaraj was reported to compose the score,[3] and Keerthy Suresh was reported to play the lead female role,[4] however, the makers finalised Priyanka Mohan.[5] A muhurat puja was held on 3 August 2022,[6] while the official launch was made on 5 August.[7] Bhumika Chawla was announced being a part of the cast in mid August. She was reported to play Ravi's sister in the film.[8] The title Brother was revealed on 18 September 2023.[9]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced on 5 August 2022, with the first schedule in Chennai.[10] Chawla started filming her portions in mid August.[8] The final schedule commenced in early September 2023.[11] Filming was completed by February 2024.[12]
Music
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Released | 2024 | |||
Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
Language | Tamil | |||
Label | Think Music | |||
Producer | Harris Jayaraj | |||
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The music and background score is composed by Harris Jayaraj, in his fourth collaboration with Ravi after Dhaam Dhoom (2008), Engeyum Kadhal (2011) and Vanamagan (2017); second with Rajesh after Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012).[13]
Later, the production house announced that the audio rights for the film was secured by Think Music.[14] The first single "Makkamishi" was released on 20 July 2024.[15]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Makkamishi" | Paal Dabba | Paal Dabba | 4:14 |
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Brother is scheduled to release worldwide on 31 October 2024 in theatres, coinciding with Diwali, clashing with Amaran and Vidaamuyarchi.[16]
Home media
[edit]The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jayam Ravi's 'Brother' likely to join Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' for the Diwali race". The Times of India. 1 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Director M Rajesh to team up with Jayam Ravi for his next". The Times of India. 16 December 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Harris Jayaraj's next with Jayam Ravi and M Rajesh combo". The Times of India. 11 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Will Keerthy Suresh star opposite Jayam Ravi in his next?". The Times of India. 3 March 2022. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Priyanka Mohan to pair opposite Jayam Ravi in M Rajesh's next". The Times of India. 24 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja". The Times of India. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "JR30: M Rajesh's project starring Jayam Ravi, Priyanka Mohan officially launched; details inside". OTTPlay. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Bhumika Chawla to play a supporting role in Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh". The Times of India. 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh titled 'Brother'; first look revealed". The Times of India. 18 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja". The Times of India. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "The first look of Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh to arrive on September 10". The Times of India. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi Sets the Record Straight about M.Rajesh's 'Brother' is More Than Just Comedy". IndiaGlitz.com. 11 February 2024. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi's next to have music by Harris Jayaraj". Cinema Express. 9 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Super elated to announce y'all that @actor_jayamravi's #Brother Audio Rights 🎧 is bagged by us 🥳🎶 Get ready for a Colorful Musical Fiesta 🥁🎷 A @Jharrisjayaraj musical 🤩🎶". Twitter. 6 July 2024. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "'Brother' first single 'Makkamishi' sets the vibe right for the Jayam Ravi starrer". The Times of India. 20 July 2024. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Brother: The Jayam Ravi-starrer to hit the big screens in Diwali?". OTTplay. 31 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "#Brother Official Satellite & Digital Partners #ZeeNetwork (#ZeeTamil , #ZeeThirai & #Zee5)". Twitter. 18 September 2023.