Garudan (2024 film)
| Garudan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| Screenplay by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| Story by | Vetrimaaran |
| Produced by | Vetrimaaran K. Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Arthur A. Wilson |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production companies | Grass Root Film Company Lark Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Garudan (transl. Brahminy kite)[1] is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, story by Vetrimaaran and produced by Grass Root Film Company and Lark Studios. The film stars Soori in the lead role, alongside M. Sasikumar, Unni Mukundan, Revathy Sharma, Shivatha Nair, Samuthirakani, Rajendran and Mime Gopi.
The film was officially announced untitled in September 2023, and is Soori's second film as the lead actor, after Viduthalai Part 1. Principal photography commenced the same month and wrapped in January 2024. The title was announced later that month. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Arthur A. Wilson and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Garudan is scheduled to release worldwide on 31 May 2024 in theatres.
Cast[edit]
Production[edit]
After the success of Viduthalai Part 1 in March 2023, Soori, who made his debut lead role with the film, was reported to begin a new project, where he would star in the lead role, while it would be directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar. Vetrimaaran, who was the director of Viduthalai, reportedly wrote the script for the project. Production was set to begin after Soori completed filming for the Viduthalai Part 2.[2] On 11 September, the project was officially announced by Vetrimaaran and producer K. Kumar of Lark Studios. A muhurat puja was held the same day with the presence of the cast and crew in Kumbakonam. The cast includes M. Sasikumar, Unni Mukundan, Revathi Sharma, Sshivada, Roshini Haripriyan and more in the supporting roles, while the crew includes music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, editor Pradeep E. Ragav and cinematographer Arthur A. Wilson.[3] Principal photography began in September 2023,[4] and wrapped in early January 2024.[5] The official title, Garudan, was announced on 19 January 2024 by the production house with a two-minute promotional glimpse.[6]
Music[edit]
The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, in his maiden collaboration with both Soori and Senthilkumar.[3] The first single, "Panjavarna Kiliye", released on 10 February 2024.[7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Panjavarna Kiliye" | Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 2:44 |
Release[edit]
Garudan is scheduled to release worldwide on 31 May 2024 in theatres.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rare sighting of brahminy kite thrills birders". The Times of India. 19 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Soori in Durai Senthilkumar's next, penned by Vetri Maaran". The Times of India. 20 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Soori to play the lead in director Durai Senthilkumar's next". The Times of India. 11 September 2023. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Durai Senthilkumar's Karudan Starring Unni Mukundan, Soori Goes On Floors". News18. 13 September 2023. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Soori, Sasikumar, Unni Mukundan's Karudan shoot wrapped up". Cinema Express. 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Soori's film with Durai Senthil Kumar titled 'Garudan'; title glimpse out". The Times of India. 19 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "First single 'Panjavarna Kiliye' from Soori's Garudan is out". Cinema Express. 10 February 2024. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Soori's Garudan To Release On May 31". Times Now. 14 May 2024. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
