Ayalaan

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{{Short description|Upcoming film by R. Ravikumar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{More citations needed|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ayalaan
| image = Ayalaan poster.jpg
| caption = First look poster
| director = [[R. Ravikumar]]
| producer = [[R. D. Raja]]<br /> Kotapadi J. Rajesh
| writer = R. Ravikumar
| starring = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<br />[[Rakul Preet Singh]]
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cinematography = [[Nirav Shah]]
| editing = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]<ref name="times" />
| studio = 24AM Studios
| distributor = KJR Studios
| released = 2021
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Ayalaan''''' ({{Translation|Alien}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Science fiction film|science fiction]] [[comedy film]] directed by R. Ravikumar, and produced by [[R. D. Raja]] and Kotapadi J. Rajesh under their production banners 24AM Studios and KJR Studios. It stars [[Sivakarthikeyan]], [[Rakul Preet Singh]], [[Sharad Kelkar]], and [[Isha Koppikar]] in the lead roles.<ref name="hindustan" /> The music composed by [[A. R. Rahman]],<ref name="hindustan" /> and cinematography handled by [[Nirav Shah]], and editing by [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]].<ref name="times" />

== Cast ==
*[[Sivakarthikeyan]]<ref name="Sivakarthikeyan" /> as a farmer / alien
*[[Rakul Preet Singh]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan to play triple role in 'Ayalaan'?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-play-triple-role-ayalaan-118208|website=The news minute|url-status=live|access-date=2020-05-22}}</ref> as Adithi
*[[Isha Koppikar]] as Anjana
*[[Sharad Kelkar]] as Naveen
*[[Yogi Babu]]
*[[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]]
*[[Bhanupriya]]
*[[Bala Saravanan]]

== Production ==

=== Development ===
On 16 October 2016, [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and his former manager-turned-producer [[R. D. Raja]] of 24AM Studios, announced their next project, which will be helmed by director [[R. Ravikumar]], in his second directorial post the release of ''[[Indru Netru Naalai]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-10-16|title=Project with Ravi Kumar will be very ambitious, says Sivakarthikeyan|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-briefs/project-with-ravi-kumar-will-be-very-ambitious-says-sivakarthikeyan-3085889/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Sivakarthikeyan stated that "it is an ambitious project, made on a huge scale, and hence it will take time, before it goes on floors".<ref>{{Cite news|last=IANS|date=2016-10-16|title=Project with Ravi Kumar will be very ambitious: Sivakarthikeyan|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/project-with-ravi-kumar-will-be-very-ambitious-sivakarthikeyan-116101600203_1.html|access-date=2021-02-03}}</ref> Ravikumar had to enhance the script of the [[Science fiction film|science-fiction film]], which took more than a year, to finalise the pre-production works. In the meantime, Sivakarthikeyan decided to concentrate on ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]'' as well as Ponram's untitled film (later released as ''[[Seemaraja]]''), both produced by Raja.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-12-13|title=Sivakarthikeyan confirms teaming up with Indru Netru Naalai director for upcoming sci-fi film|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-confirms-teaming-up-with-indru-netru-naalai-director-for-upcoming-sci-fi-film-4256539.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

Post the completion of ''Velaikkaran'', Sivakarthikeyan announced that he will officially collaborate with director Ravikumar, for the project after completing the scripting works.<ref name="deccan" /> It was reported that the project will be made on a lavish scale, with top technicians being brought in for the project.<ref name=":0" /> In mid-January 2018, Sivakarthikeyan further announced that he will start the shooting of the film only after completing the production works of ''Seemaraja''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan's next is a Sci-fi with KS Ravikumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-next-is-a-sci-fi-with-ks-ravikumar/articleshow/62474572.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-15|title=Sivakarthikeyan to do a science fiction film next|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-do-science-fiction-film-next-74773|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The project was reportedly produced by [[R. D. Raja]], the actor's former manager under his banner 24AM Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-15|title=Sivakarthikeyan - Ravikumar project officially announced music by AR Rahman|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-project-officially-announced-music-by-ar-rahman.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> On 15 January 2018, it was announced that [[A. R. Rahman]] will compose music for the film,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-16|title=AR Rahman to compose music for Ravikumar's upcoming sci-fi entertainer starring Sivakarthikeyan - Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-ravikumars-upcoming-sci-fi-entertainer-starring-sivakarthikeyan-4304659.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Firstpost}}</ref> in his maiden collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-15|title=AR Rahman to score music for Sivakarthikeyan’s next|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ar-rahman-to-score-music-for-sivakarthikeyan-s-next/story-TWKU8nenyzcbiSo2PuvRPN.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Sivakarthikeyan described it as "a dream come true moment", on associating with Rahman for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-16|title=AR Rahman to score music for Sivakarthikeyan’s next|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ar-rahman-to-score-music-for-sivakarthikeyans-next-5026399/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The makers hired veteran cinematographer [[Nirav Shah]] as part of the technical crew.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nirav Shah on board for Sivakarthikeyan's next?|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/feb/28/nirav-shah-on-board-for-sivakarthikeyans-next-4797.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nirav Shah to crank camera for Sivakarthikeyan’s sci-fi film|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nirav-shah-to-crank-camera-for-sivakarthikeyan’s-sci-fi-film-news-tamil-sdfk5Icjadhif.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> [[Rakul Preet Singh]] was chosen for the female lead in February 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rakul Preet joins Sivakarthikeyan’s sci-fi film|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rakul-preet-joins-sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film/articleshow/62948540.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> collaborating with Sivakarthikeyan for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-19|title=Rakul Preet Singh may team up with Sivakarthikeyan for Ravi Kumar’s film|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rakul-preet-singh-may-team-sivakarthikeyan-ravi-kumar-s-film-76673|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-17|title=Rakul Preet Singh in talks to play the female lead in Sivakarthikeyan and Ravikumar’s film|url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/rakul-preet-singh-in-talks-to-play-the-female-lead-in-sivakarthikeyan-and-ravikumars-film.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> In April 2018, [[Yogi Babu]] and [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] were reported to be a part of the film's cast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yogi Babu to play a comedian in Sivakarthikeyan’s sci-fi film?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babu-to-play-a-comedian-in-sivakarthikeyans-scifi-film/articleshow/63811165.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Karunakaran lands a role in Sivakarthikeyan’s next|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karunakaran-lands-a-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/63582920.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

In mid-July 2019, Raja decided to back out producing the film under his own banner 24AM Studios,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan to produce the long-delayed SCI-FI film?|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sivakarthikeyan-to-produce-the-long-delayed-sci-fi-film-news-tamil-thgq4shfffjci.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> and Sivakarthikeyan himself decided to lend financial support for the film, by producing it under his own banner [[Sivakarthikeyan Productions]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-08|title=Siva lends financial support for Ravi’s film|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2019/07/08234502/1155480/Siva-lends-financial-support-for-Ravis-film.vpf|access-date=2021-02-03|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref> However, when the project was revived in November 2018, KJR Studios had decided to cash in the shares of Raja's productions, including this project.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan’s long-pending sci-fi film gets a new producer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-long-pending-sci-fi-film-gets-a-new-producer/articleshow/72008972.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The company eventually co-produced and distributed the film along with 24AM Studios.<ref name=":3" /> The makers announced the film's title as Ayalaan on 3 February 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-04|title=Sivakarthikeyan’s next with Ravi Kumar titled ‘Ayalaan’|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-s-next-ravi-kumar-titled-ayalaan-117477|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> literally translate to "alien", as the film's sub-plot is based on alien invasion.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-02-03|title=Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘SK 14’ titled ‘Ayalaan’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sivakarthikeyans-sk-14-titled-ayalaan/article30727049.ece|access-date=2021-02-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal shooting of the film began on 27 June 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-28|title=Yet another important update from actor Sivakarthikeyan - AR Rahman film|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/yet-another-important-update-from-actor-sivakarthikeyan-ar-rahman-film.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> preceded by a launch event in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-29|title=SK14: Sivakarthikeyan kicks off his next with Ravikumar|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-sk14-5236002/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet attended the event, with [[Bhanupriya]], Kothandam and [[Bala Saravanan]], were present during the event with other cast and crew members.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan and director Ravikumar’s sci-fi film gets a catchy title|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-and-director-ravikumars-sci-fi-film-gets-a-catchy-title/articleshow/73905307.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Following the launch, the film's team headed to Gokulam Studios for a brief schedule.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2018-06-29|title=Sivakarthikeyan-Ravikumar science-fiction film goes on floors|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-science-fiction-film-goes-floors-83918|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Photo: Sivakarthikeyan’s next with Ravikumar goes on the floors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-sivakarthikeyans-next-with-ravikumar-goes-on-the-floors/articleshow/64759200.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Nirav Shah used the [[Arri Alexa|Alexa LF]] camera, used in a number of acclaimed [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood films]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan's sci-fi film to be shot with the latest in camera technology|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jul/03/sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-to-be-shot-with-the-latest-in-camera-technology-6791.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> thus becoming a first Indian film to be shot using Alexa LF.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan's sci-fi film first in India to use this technology!|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/20630/sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-first-in-india-to-use-this-technology|access-date=2021-02-03|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-03|title=Nirav Shah uses advanced new technology for Sivakarthikeyan's next|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/nirav-shah-uses-advanced-new-technology-for-sivakarthikeyans-next.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> During the start of the shoot Bollywood actress [[Isha Koppikar]], was signed in for a pivotal role marking her return to Tamil cinema,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-19|title=Isha Koppikar returns to Tamil cinema with Sivakarthikeyan’s film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/isha-koppikar-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-sivakarthikeyan-film-5634256/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> a decade after her 2001 film ''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 2, 2019|title=Isha Kopikkar says Sivakarthikeyan reminds her of Superstar Rajinikanth|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/isha-kopikkar-says-sivakarthikeyan-reminds-her-of-superstar-rajinikanth-1468662-2019-03-02|access-date=2021-02-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> who also joined the shooting sets in July 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Isha Koppikar joins the sets of Sivakarthikeyan's 'SK14'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/isha-koppikar-joins-the-sets-of-sivakarthikeyans-sk14/articleshow/64974786.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Sharad Kelkar]] was also reported to play a pivotal role in the film, making his Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-13|title=Sharad Kelkar to act in Sivakarthikeyan - Ravikumar film|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sharad-kelkar-to-act-in-sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-film.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sharad Kelkar lands a role in Sivakarthikeyan’s next|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-lands-a-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/65384668.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Major portions of the film were shot in Chennai.<ref name=":4" />

The shooting of the film was put on hold due to financial issues, as well as Sivakarthikeyan's commitments in other projects.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2019-02-19|title=Sivakarthikeyan resumes shoot of science-fiction film with Ravikumar. See pic|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-resumes-shoot-of-science-fiction-film-with-ravikumar-see-pic/story-9qDRqymbcPjAtfR1MMVU0M.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> On 18 February 2019, Sivakarthikeyan had resumed the shooting of the film in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-18|title=Shooting update on Sivakarthikeyan's Sci-Fi film here|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/shooting-update-on-sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-here.html,%20https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/shooting-update-on-sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-here.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> However, Sivakarthikeyan's involvement in the shooting of ''[[Mr. Local]]'', ''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' and ''[[Hero (2019 Tamil film)|Hero]]'', delayed the project further.<ref>{{Cite web|title=That’s five back-to-back films for Sivakarthikeyan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thats-five-back-to-back-films-for-sivakarthikeyan/articleshow/68510887.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Adding to these reasons was the financial issues, surrounding Raja's production house, 24AM Studios, which led Raja backing out of the project,<ref name=":1" /> and Sivakarthikeyan himself decided to lend financial support for the film, by producing it under his own banner.<ref name=":2" />

The project was later revamped on 20 September 2019, after Sivakarthikeyan sorted out the financial issues surrounding between the producers and the financiers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2019-09-21|title=Siva Karthikeyan’s SK14 to be revamped soon|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/210919/siva-karthikeyans-sk14-to-be-revamped-soon.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan to join the sets of Indru Netru Naalai director's next, in November?|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/sep/20/sivakarthikeyan-to-join-the-sets-of-indru-netru-naalai-directors-next-in-november-14419.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He further decided to forgo his renumeration, in order to complete the film's shoot.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-30|title=Sivakarthikeyan to forego remuneration for Ravikumar’s sci-fi film|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-to-forego-remuneration-for-ravikumar-s-sci-fi-film/story-mNiB1El2n2daHSfpPI1QKO.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> He initially revealed that 75% of the film's shooting has been completed, and the remaining portions will be shot within 25–30 days.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 28, 2019|title=Sivakarthikeyan on Ravikumar's sci-fi film: Willing to give up my salary for this|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sivakarthikeyan-on-ravikumar-s-sci-fi-film-willing-to-give-up-my-salary-for-this-1623379-2019-11-28|access-date=2021-02-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan foregoes his salary for Ravikumar's sci-fi film|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25189/sk14-sivakarthikeyan-foregoes-his-salary-for-ravikumars-sci-fi-film|access-date=2021-02-03|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The shooting was resumed on 29 January 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan resumes shooting for his sci-fi film|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-resumes-shooting-for-his-sci-fi-film/articleshow/73727537.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> with the film's team being present in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan and director Ravikumar resume SK 14 shoot|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/28/sivakarthikeyan-and-director-ravikumar-resume-sk-14-shoot-16760.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-29|title=Sivakarthikeyan AR Rahman Rakul Preet's Science fiction film by Ravi Kumar, title and shooting update|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sivakarthikeyan-ar-rahman-rakul-preets-science-fiction-film-by-ravi-kumar-title-and-shooting-update.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> On 9 February 2020, a report claimed that the film's team worked for 15 hours to shoot the climax sequence.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan and 'Ayalaan' team, work for 15 hours straight to shoot film's climax scene |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-and-ayalaan-team-work-for-15-hours-straight-to-shoot-films-climax-scene/articleshow/74044505.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The film's shooting further affected due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official update on Sivakarthikeyan's 'Doctor' and 'Ayalaan'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-update-on-sivakarthikeyans-doctor-and-ayalaan/articleshow/76063744.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In July 2020, the makers reported that Sivakarthikeyan will join the shooting of the film, after wrapping his commitments with ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan to start shooting for 'Ayalaan' only after completing 'Doctor'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-to-start-shooting-for-ayalaan-only-after-completing-doctor/articleshow/77241946.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later, the makers commenced the final leg of the shoot on 26 November 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh begin final schedule of Ayalaan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-rakul-preet-singh-begin-final-schedule-of-ayalaan/articleshow/79428938.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> with minimal crew, adhering to the guidelines imposed by the government.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=November 27, 2020|first=Janani|last=K.|title=Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet resume Ayalaan final schedule. See BTS pic|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sivakarthikeyan-and-rakul-preet-resume-ayalaan-final-schedule-see-bts-pic-1744611-2020-11-27|access-date=2021-02-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> A special team was designated, to observe the crew, including the director and the actor abiding the COVID-19 protocol.<ref name=":6" /> Isha and Sharad arrived in Chennai, to join the film's shoot.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Isha and Sharad in Chennai for the final schedule of Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/isha-and-sharad-in-chennai-for-the-final-schedule-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/79606184.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The final schedule took place for two months to shoot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan to complete Ayalaan shooting by January 2021|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-to-complete-ayalaan-shooting-by-january-2021/articleshow/79751496.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It was reported that the makers planned to shoot a special song in Chennai, featuring 600 dancers in background, which will mark the film's wrap after its completion.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan shooting to be completed in 10 days|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-shooting-to-be-completed-in-10-days/articleshow/80333512.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The makers planned to shoot the song within 10 days.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rakul Preet to wrap up Ayalaan shooting in 3 days|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rakul-preet-to-wrap-up-ayalaan-shooting-in-3-days/articleshow/80341898.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 24 January 2021, the makers announced that the shooting of the film has been wrapped.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shoot of Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shoot-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-wrapped-up/articleshow/80437988.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan & Rakul Preet Singh’s Ayalaan: Makers call it a wrap as they share photos with the cast & crew|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/sivakarthikeyan-rakul-preet-singh-ayalaan-makers-call-it-wrap-they-share-photos-cast-crew-600512|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Pinkvilla|language=en}}</ref>

=== Visual effects ===
In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', director Ravikumar stated that, "There have been so many films in [[Hollywood film|Hollywood]] that have shown aliens. Even in [[Bollywood]], there’s ''[[Koi... Mil Gaya|Koi Mil Gaya]]'', which features Jaado, the alien. I heard that the makers had used prosthetics on an artiste to get him to resemble an alien. But here, it’s all [[Vfx|VFX]]. So, when Sivakarthikeyan is shooting in real time, he really has no reference to the alien that will be seen on screen. To assist him, we’ve got a small boy to stand in front of him so that he can look at somebody and act. But the challenge will be when we sync this on the VFX screen."<ref name=":7" /> In January 2021, it was reported that the makers need more than 10 months, to complete the visual effects, and the makers spent more than {{Indian Rupee|40}} crore for the computer graphics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' needs 10 more months to wrap up the film graphic; read details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-needs-10-more-months-to-wrap-up-the-film-graphic-read-details/articleshow/80402543.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ayalaan
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| released = 2021
| recorded = 2018–2021
| studio = [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]], [[Chennai]]
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 4:16
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| prev_title = [[Cobra (upcoming film)|Cobra]]
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = Paththu Thala
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Ayalaan
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Vera Level Sago
| single1date = 17 February 2021
}}
}}
The film's soundtrack and background score are composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], which marks his first collaboration with [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[R. Ravikumar]]. Rahman agreed to do the picture in late-2017 and eventually began the music sittings and composition in March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Photo: A.R. Rahman begins work on Sivakarthikeyan’s next|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/photo-a-r-rahman-begins-work-on-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/63415283.cms|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Despite the delay in the film's shoot, Rahman had completed composing three songs for the film,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-28|title=AR Rahman makes Siva Karthikeyan's dream come true! - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/siva-karthikeyans-dream-come-true-moment-with-ar-rahman-tamil-news-248552|access-date=2021-02-03|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> apart from singing the intro song, after Sivakarthikeyan's request.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-19|title=AR Rahman accepts Sivakarthikeyan’s request|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ar-rahman-accepts-sivakarthikeyan-s-request-88634|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=AR Rahman to sing the intro track of Sivakarthikeyan!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ar-rahman-to-sing-the-intro-track-of-sivakarthikeyan-news-tamil-sjrk7Qbbdghdj.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> On the occasion of Sivakarthikeyan's birthday (17 February 2021),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=On Sivakarthikeyan's birthday, Ayalaan makers debut first track; Hansika Motwani, SJ Suryah wish actor - Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-sivakarthikeyans-birthday-ayalaan-makers-debut-first-track-hansika-motwani-sj-suryah-wish-actor-9314241.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Firstpost}}</ref> the film's first single "Vera Level Sago" was released online and in the official [[YouTube]] channel of [[Sony Music India|Sony Music South]], which acquired the film's audio rights.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First single 'Vera Level Sago' from Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/first-single-vera-level-sago-from-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/81040653.cms|access-date=2021-02-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The song had vocals by Rahman with lyrics written by [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]].
{{Track listing
| title1 = Vera Level Sago
| length1 = 4:14
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| lyrics1 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=

<ref name="deccan">{{cite web |last1=Subramanian |first1=Anupama |title=Ayalaan revived |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070220/ayalaan-revived.html |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |date=7 February 2020}}</ref>

<ref name="hindustan">{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Karthik |title=Sivakarthikeyan’s sci-fi film with Ravikumar titled Ayalaan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-s-sci-fi-film-with-ravikumar-titled-ayalaan/story-7NUF9JzxEl4VResF03EY3H.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=4 February 2020}}</ref>

<ref name="times">{{cite web |title='Narashima' actress Isha Koppikar joins the shooting of Sivakarthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/narashima-actress-isha-koppikar-joins-the-shooting-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/74000398.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en |date=7 February 2020}}</ref>

<ref name="Sivakarthikeyan">{{cite web |title=Sivakarthikeyan-Ravikumar Film 'SK 14' Titled 'Ayalaan'; It’s A Sci-Fi Bilingual|url=https://silverscreen.in/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-film-sk-14-titled-ayalaan/ |website=Silverscreens.in|language=en |date=3 February 2020}}</ref>

}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|7892066|Ayalaan}}

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