Aadhi Bhagavan
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Aadhi Bhagavan is an upcoming Tamil romance film written and directed by Ameer Sultan
(directing his fourth feature film), which stars Jayam Ravi
and Neetu Chandra
in the lead roles. Produced by DMK politician
J. Anbazhagan, the film, featuring music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
, cinematography by R. B. Gurudev and K. Devaraj and editing by Ram Sudharsan, is currently in its production stage.
, following the release of his Yogi
, was expected to commence a project titled Kannabiran featuring Jayam Ravi
in the lead role, which was initially to start in 2007. In February 2010, a press meet was held for the official announcement of the new project, where Ameer revealed that he had shelved Kannabiran for the time being, and instead began working on a different script for a commercial urban romantic and actionfilm, which was titled as Aadhi Bhagavan, for which, too, Jayam Ravi was signed. He, furthermore, disclosed that for the first time, he had written a script, after the lead actor had been finalized, while usually only after completing his script he selects the most suitable actors for the characters.
During the official announcement, it was also reported that the lead female actress was not chosen yet and Ameer, like for his previous directorials, was searching and struggling to find a suitable actress. Actresses, who were approached to play that role of a modern NRI
, include Priyamani
and Mamta Mohandas
, with the latter even confirming in May/June 2010 to be part of the film, despite call sheet and date complications. However, one month later, she once for all decided to opt out of the project as she was not willing to give almost a year of her dates. She was eventually replaced by Neetu Chandra
, who was approached by Ameer, while working with him in Myshkin
's Yuddham Sei
. For a pivotal role as the lead character's mother, TV actress Sudha Chandran
was signed up in May 2010.
and lyrics were written by Snehan
. In late July, the trio was in Singapore
for song compositions. One of the songs is supposed to be a club number, featuring completely Hindi lyrics; Hindi singer Mohit Chauhan
was recruited to lend his voice to this song. In late November another song was recorded, which Yuvan Shankar considered as one of his toughest compositions. While usually completing his songs within a couple of days, this song, performed by Shreya Ghoshal and Sharib Sabri, had taken him more than a week to finish, after he had made seven to eight versions of it.
Ameer Sultan
Ameer Sultan ; born 5 December 1966) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He has directed three films and has gained notable critical praise for two of them, the mystery thriller Raam and the drama Paruthiveeran...
(directing his fourth feature film), which stars Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi is an Indian film actor. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi all of which have been directed by his brother, M...
and Neetu Chandra
Neetu Chandra
Neetu Chandra is an Indian theatre and film actress and model.-Early life and education:Neetu Chandra was born in Patna, Bihar, India. A resident of Patliputra Colony, she did her schooling from the Notre Dame Academy, Patna, and dreamt of entering the modelling world...
in the lead roles. Produced by DMK politician
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
J. Anbazhagan, the film, featuring music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
, cinematography by R. B. Gurudev and K. Devaraj and editing by Ram Sudharsan, is currently in its production stage.
Cast
- Jayam RaviJayam RaviJayam Ravi is an Indian film actor. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi all of which have been directed by his brother, M...
- Neetu ChandraNeetu ChandraNeetu Chandra is an Indian theatre and film actress and model.-Early life and education:Neetu Chandra was born in Patna, Bihar, India. A resident of Patliputra Colony, she did her schooling from the Notre Dame Academy, Patna, and dreamt of entering the modelling world...
- Sudha ChandranSudha ChandranSudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Indian film and television actress, who turned to acting following the loss of a leg in an accident in May 1981 near Trichy, Tamil Nadu.-Early life and education:...
- Karuna
- Babu AntonyBabu AntonyBabu Antony is an Indian film actor, noted mainly for his negative character roles. He has also acted as a lead actor in a number of films. His life and movie roles are much debated in film industry at one time....
- Sakshi Shivanand in a special appearance
Production
Ameer SultanAmeer Sultan
Ameer Sultan ; born 5 December 1966) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He has directed three films and has gained notable critical praise for two of them, the mystery thriller Raam and the drama Paruthiveeran...
, following the release of his Yogi
Yogi (2009 film)
Yogi is a 2009 Indian Tamil action-drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva, who earlier directed films like Thiruda Thirudi and Pori. Starring director-turned-actor Ameer Sultan, Madhumitha, Swathi, Ponvannan, lyricist Snehan, making his acting debut, and Ganja Karuppu in lead roles, the film is...
, was expected to commence a project titled Kannabiran featuring Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi is an Indian film actor. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi all of which have been directed by his brother, M...
in the lead role, which was initially to start in 2007. In February 2010, a press meet was held for the official announcement of the new project, where Ameer revealed that he had shelved Kannabiran for the time being, and instead began working on a different script for a commercial urban romantic and actionfilm, which was titled as Aadhi Bhagavan, for which, too, Jayam Ravi was signed. He, furthermore, disclosed that for the first time, he had written a script, after the lead actor had been finalized, while usually only after completing his script he selects the most suitable actors for the characters.
During the official announcement, it was also reported that the lead female actress was not chosen yet and Ameer, like for his previous directorials, was searching and struggling to find a suitable actress. Actresses, who were approached to play that role of a modern NRI
Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin
A Non-Resident Indian is an Indian citizen who has migrated to another country, a person of Indian origin who is born outside India, or a person of Indian origin who resides permanently outside India. Other terms with the same meaning are overseas Indian and expatriate Indian...
, include Priyamani
Priyamani
Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films...
and Mamta Mohandas
Mamta Mohandas
Mamta Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, besides few Telugu and Tamil productions and one Kannada film...
, with the latter even confirming in May/June 2010 to be part of the film, despite call sheet and date complications. However, one month later, she once for all decided to opt out of the project as she was not willing to give almost a year of her dates. She was eventually replaced by Neetu Chandra
Neetu Chandra
Neetu Chandra is an Indian theatre and film actress and model.-Early life and education:Neetu Chandra was born in Patna, Bihar, India. A resident of Patliputra Colony, she did her schooling from the Notre Dame Academy, Patna, and dreamt of entering the modelling world...
, who was approached by Ameer, while working with him in Myshkin
Myshkin
Myshkin is a town and the administrative center of Myshkinsky District of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, located on the steep left bank of the Volga. Population:...
's Yuddham Sei
Yuddham Sei
Yuddham Sei is a 2011 Indian Tamil crime thriller film written and directed by Myshkin. It stars director Cheran in the lead role along with debutant Dipa Shah, Y. Gee. Mahendra, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan and Jayaprakash. The film was released on 4 February 2011.-Plot:J.K. , a brooding CB-CID officer,...
. For a pivotal role as the lead character's mother, TV actress Sudha Chandran
Sudha Chandran
Sudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Indian film and television actress, who turned to acting following the loss of a leg in an accident in May 1981 near Trichy, Tamil Nadu.-Early life and education:...
was signed up in May 2010.
Soundtrack
As with Ameer's previous directorials, the film score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar RajaYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
and lyrics were written by Snehan
Snehan
Snehan is a Tamil poet, lyricist. Debuting in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove, he has written lyrics for more than 600 songs.-Career:...
. In late July, the trio was in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
for song compositions. One of the songs is supposed to be a club number, featuring completely Hindi lyrics; Hindi singer Mohit Chauhan
Mohit Chauhan
Mohit Chauhan is an Indian pop and playback singer, most known for his romantic ballads. He started his career singing Indian pop songs with the band Silk Route, which released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan. The song "Dooba Dooba" became a rave in the Indipop music scene. However, the band...
was recruited to lend his voice to this song. In late November another song was recorded, which Yuvan Shankar considered as one of his toughest compositions. While usually completing his songs within a couple of days, this song, performed by Shreya Ghoshal and Sharib Sabri, had taken him more than a week to finish, after he had made seven to eight versions of it.