Vikram (upcoming film)

Vikram is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International. The film features Kamal Haasan in the lead role.

Vikram
Directed byLokesh Kanagaraj
Produced byKamal Haasan
R. Mahendran
Written byLokesh Kanagaraj
StarringKamal Haasan
Music byAnirudh
CinematographySathyan Sooryan
Edited byPhilomin Raj
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

Lokesh Kanagaraj was signed by Kamal Haasan's production house Raaj Kamal Films International to direct a film for the studio during November 2019. For which he had previously mentioned his admiration of Kamal Haasan's work, noting that two of the actor's films, Sathya (1988) and Virumaandi (2004), had influenced him to become a film director.[1] Despite agreeing terms, both the director and the studio opted to prioritise commitments, for other films before beginning production work.[2][3] Lokesh narrated the script of the proposed film to Rajinikanth during December 2019.[4][5] The project which was tentatively titled as Thalaivar 169, was scheduled to be launched in March 2020.[6] Despite the progress of discussions, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the launch of the film.[7][8][9]

In September 2020, Lokesh announced a different project, that would feature Kamal Haasan in the lead role.[10] The film's official poster was released on 16 September 2020,[11][12] which came under the tentative title Evanendru Ninaithaai,[13][14][15] a titular song from his film Vishwaroopam (2013), and it features Anirudh Ravichander scoring music for the film, collaborating with Kamal Haasan and Lokesh for the second time after Indian 2 and Master.[16]

The team targeted a theatrical release in the summer season of 2021, before the Tamil Nadu elections.[17] For this, Kamal has been reported to introduce a new technology, that would shorten the days of film production, although its details were not enclosed.[18] Lokesh roped in his norm technicians, Cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan and editor Philomin Raj, who previously worked with Lokesh in his projects, was roped in for the film.[19]

Principal photography began in late October 2020 in Chennai, with a teaser shot adhering to the COVID-19 safety regulations suggested by the Indian government.[20] Coinciding with the actor's 66th birthday, 7 November 2020,[21] the makers unveiled the title teaser of the film,[22] featuring Kamal Haasan,[23] in which the title of the film was revealed to be Vikram, a repeat of an earlier film starring the actor which was released in 1986.[24][25]

References
  1. S, Srivatsan (25 October 2019). "Lokesh Kanagaraj on why he admires Kamal Haasan — the writer". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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  7. ChennaiApril 11, India Today Web Desk; April 11, 2020UPDATED:; Ist, 2020 16:09. "Rajinikanth's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Kamal Haasan to commence in August?". India Today. Retrieved 21 November 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. "Lokesh Kanagaraj begins work on RKFI project?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  9. "Here's what Lokesh Kanagaraj has to say about his next with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  10. "Kamal Haasan to do a pakka political film with Lokesh Kanagraj? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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  12. Reporter, Staff (16 September 2020). "Lokesh Kanakaraj will direct Kamal Haasan's 232nd film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  13. "Is Lokesh Kanagaraj's film with Kamal Haasan titled Evanendru Ninaithaai? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  14. Desk, The Hindu Net (16 September 2020). "Kamal Haasan, Lokesh Kanagaraj team up for 'Evanendru Ninaithaai'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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  16. Balach, Logesh; ChennaiSeptember 17, ran; September 17, 2020UPDATED:; Ist, 2020 12:29. "Kamal Haasan's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj is a hard-hitting political thriller: Source". India Today. Retrieved 21 November 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. "Kamal Haasan announces next flick; to join hands with 'Kaithi' fame Lokesh Kanagaraj". The Week. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  18. "Kamal Haasan to introduce new technology in his film with Lokesh Kanagaraj? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  19. "Lokesh Kanagaraj teams up with THESE stars for 'Kamal Haasan 232' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  20. ChennaiNovember 7, Janani K.; November 7, 2020UPDATED:; Ist, 2020 17:23. "Kamal Haasan and Lokesh Kanagaraj film titled Vikram. Fans are reminded of his 1986 classic". India Today. Retrieved 21 November 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. "'Kamal Haasan 232': A glimpse of Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan from his next to be released on his birthday? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  22. "'Kamal Haasan 232' title teaser: Lokesh Kanagaraj presents a fabulous gift to his guru - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  23. "Watch: Kamal Haasan is all swag in teaser of Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Vikram'". The News Minute. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  24. Desk, The Hindu Net (7 November 2020). "Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' teaser is all swagger and style". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  25. "WATCH | Kamal Haasan unveils teaser of 'Vikram' on his 66th birthday". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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