After ‘Vikram’, Kamal Haasan all set to produce his 51st film
Leading actor and Tamil Nadu politician Kamal Haasan is all set to produce a yet-to-be-titled film in association with Sony Pictures Films India (SPFI), the Indian arm of Sony Pictures International Productions.
The film, which will mark the 51st production of Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), and SPFI’s debut foray into Tamil cinema, will star Sivakarthikeyan in the leading role, and will be written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.
Kamal Haasan said: “The power of a well-told story is transformative, and this story will move, uplift and inspire the audience in many ways. I am very proud to be collaborating with Sony Pictures Films India, actor Sivakarthikeyan and director Rajkumar Periasamy to bring this compelling story to the big screen.”
Actor Sivakarthikeyan said: “It’s a project filled with multiple emotions for me. Kamal Haasan sir is a master craftsman of Indian cinema. Infact, he’s an international icon living amidst us. To work on a project in which this iconic legend is the producer, itself is a great feeling for me. Sony Pictures Films India is again a global brand who have their humongous success tag right there along their name.”
He added: “I’m very happy to be working with them. And all this has become possible today, only due to my friend, director Rajkumar Periasamy and his script. I firmly believe this project is going to be a very important film in my career. I’m personally very excited for this film and looking forward to the shoot.”
Director Rajkumar Periasamy said: “It’s an absolute honour to make this film and tell this special story. I’ve always been an ardent admirer of Kamal Haasan sir since my childhood and my hero Sivakarthikeyan is a very close friend of mine. So, this project is especially dear to my heart already.”
Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India, said: “We at SPFI are thrilled to be collaborating with the legend, Mr Kamal Haasan, and Raj Kamal Films International for our foray into Tamil cinema.”
He added: “We are very happy that this film will bring together the best creative team — Rajkumar Periasamy, for his storytelling and direction, and the supremely talented and versatile Sivakarthikeyan — which will surely create an unforgettable cinematic experience for the viewers.”
Meanwhile, RKFI’s 50th production, ‘Vikram’, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is scheduled for a summer release this year.
Shocking paycheque for Sivakarthikeyan?
Young actor Sivakarthikeyan scored a resounding hit with Doctor and the film collected more than Rs 100 crores in Tamil language. The actor is now making his debut in Telugu and the film’s announcement was made recently. Jathi Ratnalu fame Anudeep KV will direct the film and Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP in association with Suresh Productions and Shanthi Talkies will bankroll this prestigious project. As per the update, Sivakarthikeyan is reportedly charging Rs 30 crores as remuneration for the film.
The makers agreed to pay the quoted remuneration for Sivakarthikeyan. They are estimating that the film’s total business in Telugu and Tamil would touch Rs 100 crores and agreed for the fat paycheque. Sivakarthikeyan emerged as one of the bankable actors in Tamil by scoring a series of hits. Thaman is the music director and more details about the project will be announced officially soon.
‘Jathi Rathnalu’ director Anudeep K.V. to direct Sivakarthikeyan’s 20th film
Anudeep K.V., who delivered the superhit Telugu film ‘Jathi Rathnalu’, will direct Sivakarthikeyan’s 20th film, that is tentatively titled ‘#SK20’.
The film, which is produced by Suresh Babu Daggubati, Narayandas K. Narang and Puskar Ram Mohan Rao and co produced by Arun Viswa, will have music by Thaman.
Taking to social media on Saturday, Sivakarthikeyan said he was very happy to join with the producers for this film and his friend, producer Arun Viswa. The actor called Anudeep, his favourite director, and indicated that the film would be a fun-filled entertainer.
Music director Thaman too took to social media to register his happiness on getting to work with his friend Sivakarthikeyan.
He said, “And here is my first o first with my dearest Nanban cricketmate Siva Kartikeyan, Dir by this super hilarious person ever Anudeep.”
The music director also said, “This is gonna be our hilarious musical Journey Ever.”
Sivakarthikeyan’s silent gesture to anchor at film event wins hearts
Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s silent gesture to an anchor, indicating that he had forgotten to mention two musicians who had participated in a musical performance at the grand pre-release event of ‘RRR’ in Chennai, is winning hearts on the Internet.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan took part in the special pre-release event that was held in Chennai as part of the promotions of director S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming pan-Indian film ‘RRR’.
When a special performance was put up by a bunch of musicians and children at the event, the show’s anchor mentioned and thanked some musicians and the children for their performance.
Sivakarthikeyan, who was seated next to director Rajamouli and actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the audience, silently indicated through gestures to the anchor that he had forgotten the percussionist who had played an important part in the performance.
The anchor, realising his mistake, then apologised and then turned around to thank the percussionist and the guitarist.
As social media users began sharing a video clip of the actor silently indicating to the anchor about his mistake, Sivakarthikeyan’s thoughtfulness has come in for widespread praise.
The video clip caught the attention of director Arun Vaidyanathan, who too was impressed by the actor’s gesture. He tweeted, “Very nice of Siva Kartikeyan. This needs a big heart and he has one. God bless.”
