Mugamoodi
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Mugamoodi is an upcoming Indian Tamil superhero film
, written and directed by Myshkin that stars Jeeva and Narain
in lead roles. Principal photography
would commence in September 2011, with the film expected to release by May 2012.
agreed to produce Myshkin's superhero script, Mugamoodi (Mask), and subsequently signed on leading actor Suriya to play the role of the protagonist. Pre-production work for the film began in late 2008, with the film also being referred to by the media as Agni Puthran. The film was reported to be made at a cost of 35 crores with A. R. Rahman
as music composer and Surya portraying a Kung Fu fighter in the film. However in July 2009, Surya opted out and unsuccessful discussions were held with Vishal
to replace him, forcing Myshkin to stall the project. As the project remained dormant, Myshkin temporarily shelved the project and moved on to script a horror film.
signed on for the film with N. Linguswamy
's Thirupathi Brothers
production house replacing UTV as producers. However within months Arya had pulled out as had Linguswamy. In June 2011, a new Mumbai based company had taken the production reins whilst Jeeva, after the commercial success of his political thriller Ko
, had signed on to portray the lead role. Later that month, it was announced that Narain
, who had worked with Myshkin in both Chithiram Pesuthadi
and Anjathe
, would portray the role of the lead antagonist with reports suggesting that the role would be reminiscent of The Joker
from the 2008 English film, The Dark Knight
. In early July 2011, sources reported that Amala Paul
had been signed up to portray the lead female character in the film, which the actress dismissed, with Dhananjayan of UTV also confirming that Amala was not approached for the role. Pooja Hegde, second runner up of the 2011 Miss Universe India beauty pageant was eventually finalized as the female lead. K, who had scored for Mysskin's Yuddham Sei
(2010) previously, was selected as the film composer over two other music directors, while Madhan Karky
would pen the lyrics, associating for the first time with Mysskin. Veteran Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao
was added to the cast in November 2011, while Prakash Raj
was also reported to be playing an important role.
with experts from the Shaolin Temple in China
being flown in. High-end gadgets to be used in the film were reportedly designed by the Indian Institutes of Technology
(IIT), while teams from the National Institute of Fashion Technology
(NIFT) were roped in to create the costumes and looks of the characters. Furthermore, a Los Angeles
-based firm would handle special effects, while action sequences are planned to be choreographed by stuntmen from Hong Kong
. Costumes are designed by Amritha and it is said that Jiiva's superhero outfit weighs more than 10 kgs. The film will be officially launched in November 30.
Superhero film
A superhero film, superhero movie, or superhero motion picture is: action, fantasy and science fiction film; that is focused on the actions of one or more superheroes, individuals who usually possess superhuman abilities relative to a normal person and are dedicated to protecting the public...
, written and directed by Myshkin that stars Jeeva and Narain
Narain (actor)
Narain is an Indian film actor, who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.- Personal life:Narain was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Malayali parents. His father is Ponnani Kizhakke Kalathil T.M.Ramakrishnan Nair and his mother is Shantha Nair...
in lead roles. Principal photography
Principal photography
thumb|300px|Film production on location in [[Newark, New Jersey]].Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is filmed, with actors on set and cameras rolling, as distinct from pre-production and post-production....
would commence in September 2011, with the film expected to release by May 2012.
Cast
- Jeeva
- NarainNarain (actor)Narain is an Indian film actor, who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.- Personal life:Narain was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Malayali parents. His father is Ponnani Kizhakke Kalathil T.M.Ramakrishnan Nair and his mother is Shantha Nair...
- Pooja Hegde
- Akkineni Nageswara RaoAkkineni Nageswara RaoAkkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
- Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
Development
In September 2008, UTV Motion PicturesUTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures Plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of UTV Software Communications Ltd. , based in London media and entertainment production company...
agreed to produce Myshkin's superhero script, Mugamoodi (Mask), and subsequently signed on leading actor Suriya to play the role of the protagonist. Pre-production work for the film began in late 2008, with the film also being referred to by the media as Agni Puthran. The film was reported to be made at a cost of 35 crores with A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
as music composer and Surya portraying a Kung Fu fighter in the film. However in July 2009, Surya opted out and unsuccessful discussions were held with Vishal
Vishal Krishna
Vishal Krishna is an Indian film actor who has appeared in primarily Tamil cinema. Often starring in his home productions, Vishal became an actor after a stint as an assistant director in films....
to replace him, forcing Myshkin to stall the project. As the project remained dormant, Myshkin temporarily shelved the project and moved on to script a horror film.
Casting
In October 2010, AryaArya (actor)
Arya is an Indian film actor who mainly appears in Tamil films. He is best known for his roles in the films Pattiyal , Naan Kadavul , Madrasapattinam , and Boss Engira Bhaskaran.-Personal life:...
signed on for the film with N. Linguswamy
N. Linguswamy
N. Linguswamy is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer, working primarily in Tamil cinema based in Chennai. He made his directorial debut with the family-drama Aanandham in 2001 and followed it up with the highly successful action films Run , Sandakozhi , Bheema and Paiyaa...
's Thirupathi Brothers
Thirupathi Brothers
Thirupathi Brothers is a Tamil film production company owned by brothers N. Subash Chandrabose and N. Lingusamy and was founded in 2006.The company first produced the romantic film Deepavali, starring Jayam Ravi and Bhavana Menon in 2006, which was a moderate success...
production house replacing UTV as producers. However within months Arya had pulled out as had Linguswamy. In June 2011, a new Mumbai based company had taken the production reins whilst Jeeva, after the commercial success of his political thriller Ko
Ko (film)
Ko is a 2011 Indian Tamil political thriller film directed by K. V. Anand starring Jeeva, Ajmal Ameer, newcomer Karthika Nair and Piaa Bajpai. The film was released on 22 April 2011 to mostly positive reviews, and was dubbed into Telugu as Rangam as well. The film's plot outline is inspired by the...
, had signed on to portray the lead role. Later that month, it was announced that Narain
Narain (actor)
Narain is an Indian film actor, who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.- Personal life:Narain was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Malayali parents. His father is Ponnani Kizhakke Kalathil T.M.Ramakrishnan Nair and his mother is Shantha Nair...
, who had worked with Myshkin in both Chithiram Pesuthadi
Chithiram Pesuthadi
Chithiram Pesuthadi is a 2006 Indian Tamil romantic drama film written and directed by Mysskin. The film stars Narain and Bhavana, both making their debuts in Tamil cinema. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Sundar C Babu. Produced by Dreambridge Productions on a budget of 1.25...
and Anjathe
Anjathe
Anjathe is a Tamil drama film directed by Mysskin; starring Prasanna and Narain. The film opened to rave reviews. The song, 'Kattazha kannale kuthatha née enna' has topped the review charts and captured the hearts of many youngsters.-Plot:...
, would portray the role of the lead antagonist with reports suggesting that the role would be reminiscent of The Joker
Joker (comics)
The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin...
from the 2008 English film, The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (film)
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins...
. In early July 2011, sources reported that Amala Paul
Amala Paul
Amala Paul is an Indian film actress, who works primarily in the Tamil film industry. After appearing in supporting roles in a few low budget ventures, she was acclaimed for the portrayal of a controversial character in the film, Sindhu Samaveli...
had been signed up to portray the lead female character in the film, which the actress dismissed, with Dhananjayan of UTV also confirming that Amala was not approached for the role. Pooja Hegde, second runner up of the 2011 Miss Universe India beauty pageant was eventually finalized as the female lead. K, who had scored for Mysskin'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,...
(2010) previously, was selected as the film composer over two other music directors, while Madhan Karky
Madhan Karky
Madhan Karky Vairamuthu is an Southindian software engineer, research associate, lyricist, and film dialogue writer. He is better known as the son of poet and lyricist Vairamuthu. He is also an assistant professor of computer science at the College of Engineering, Guindy.-Early life and...
would pen the lyrics, associating for the first time with Mysskin. Veteran Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
was added to the cast in November 2011, while Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
was also reported to be playing an important role.
Filming
Reports furter claimed that both Jeeva and Narain would undergo special training in martial artsMartial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
with experts from the Shaolin Temple in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
being flown in. High-end gadgets to be used in the film were reportedly designed by the Indian Institutes of Technology
Indian Institutes of Technology
The Indian Institutes of Technology are a group of autonomous engineering and technology-oriented institutes of higher education. The IITs are governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 which has declared them as “institutions of national importance”, and lays down their powers, duties,...
(IIT), while teams from the National Institute of Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology is a prestigious fashion institute in India. It was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and is a premier institution in design, management and technology, developing professionals leadership positions in the...
(NIFT) were roped in to create the costumes and looks of the characters. Furthermore, a Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
-based firm would handle special effects, while action sequences are planned to be choreographed by stuntmen from Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Costumes are designed by Amritha and it is said that Jiiva's superhero outfit weighs more than 10 kgs. The film will be officially launched in November 30.