Iconic Director's Surprising Plan for Kamal Haasan's Next Movie
The casting process for Mani Ratnam's directorial masterpiece has reached its final stages, and it's rumored that popular stars Dulquer Salmaan, Trisha Krishnan, and Jayam Ravi might join the star-studded ensemble.
Following their legendary collaboration in the 1987 classic "Nayakan," veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam and iconic actor Kamal Haasan are set to reunite after an impressive 36-year hiatus for their next cinematic venture. This exciting project, tentatively titled "KH 234," is poised to become Kamal Haasan's 234th venture in the film industry.
The casting process for Mani Ratnam's directorial masterpiece has reached its final stages, and it's rumored that popular stars Dulquer Salmaan, Trisha Krishnan, and Jayam Ravi might join the star-studded ensemble. Despite the considerable star power, the surprising news is that Director Mani Ratnam has an ambitious plan to complete the shooting of Kamal Haasan's film within just 5 months.
Traditionally, Mani Ratnam is known for meticulous pre-production work, which sometimes extends the time before going into production. However, once the cameras start rolling, he's known to swiftly wrap up filming. Notably, even a grand-scale project like "Ponniyin Selvan," consisting of two parts, was completed within a mere 150 working days. Now, the upcoming Kamal Haasan film is following a similar trajectory. The film's promotional activities are scheduled for Kamal Haasan's birthday, and principal photography will commence in December with the rest of the cast and crew. Kamal Haasan himself is set to join the shoot in January, and the entire project is expected to conclude by April 2024.
This ambitious undertaking will mark Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan's second collaboration with director Mani Ratnam, following their previous success with the blockbuster "Ponniyin Selvan" franchise and "OK Kanmani," respectively. Furthermore, "KH 234" will also signify the first onscreen collaboration for both of these acclaimed actors with the one and only Ulaga Nayagan, Kamal Haasan.
Behind the scenes, a formidable team consisting of Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, G Mahendran, and Siva Ananth will join forces to produce this cinematic gem under the esteemed banners of Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies.As fans eagerly await this exciting reunion between two titans of Indian cinema, the question looms: Will Director Mani Ratnam succeed in his daring mission to complete the shooting of Kamal Haasan's film within a record-breaking 5 months? The answer will unfold as the cameras roll, promising yet another extraordinary cinematic journey from these cinematic maestros.
By- Vishnupriya