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Chandramukhi 2

2023-07-20T14:58:10Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Chandramukhi 2
| image = Chandramukhi2releaseposter.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[P. Vasu]]
| writer = [[P. Vasu]]
| producer = [[Subaskaran Allirajah]]
| starring = [[Raghava Lawrence]]<br />[[Kangana Ranaut]]
| cinematography = [[R. D. Rajasekhar]]
| editing = [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| studio = [[Lyca Productions]]
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2023|09|19}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Chandramukhi 2''''' is an upcoming [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Horror film|horror]] film written and directed by [[P. Vasu]], produced by [[Subaskaran Allirajah]] under the banner [[Lyca Productions]]. ''Chandramukhi 2'' is a standalone sequel to ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' which starred [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Jyothika]] in lead roles. The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence]] and [[Kangana Ranaut]] in the lead roles, [[Raadhika Sarathkumar]], [[Vadivelu]] and [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi 2: Kangana, Raghava starrer lock Ganesh Chathurthi for release |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/chandramukhi-2-kangana-ranaut-raghava-lawrence-starrer-lock-ganesh-chathurthi-for-release-check-posters-in-all-languages-entertainment-news-2490306/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Raghava Lawrence]]
* [[Kangana Ranaut]]
* [[Raadhika Sarathkumar]]
* [[Vadivelu]]
* [[Srushti Dange]]
* [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]]
* [[Mahima Nambiar]]
* [[Rao Ramesh]]
* [[Vignesh (actor)|Vignesh]]
* [[Ravi Mariya]]
* [[Suresh Menon]]
* [[T. M. Karthik]]
* [[Subiksha Krishnan]]

== Production ==

=== Development ===
In January 2020, Vasu had stated that he had completed the script for the sequel of ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' and a producer has come forward to produce the film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Director P Vasu opens up about 'Chandramukhi 2' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-p-vasu-opens-up-about-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/73082429.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was reported that [[Raghava Lawrence]] would play main role in the movie, which was confirmed in April by himself via Twitter, where also stated the film is produced by [[Sun Pictures]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence to act in Chandramukhi 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/raghava-lawrence-to-act-in-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/75069908.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In May, [[Jyothika]] was reported to play a role in the movie, but was later on turned false.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jyotika to star in Raghava Lawrence's 'Chandramukhi 2'? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jyotika-to-star-in-raghava-lawrences-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/75518864.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Jyotika is not part of Chandramukhi 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jyotika-is-not-part-of-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/75866586.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In June 2022, Raghava announced that [[Lyca Productions]] is producing the film, [[Vadivelu]] joined the casting and editing, cinematography and art works would be handled by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]], [[R. D. Rajasekhar]] and [[Thota Tharani]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Chandramukhi 2' shifts hands |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrences-chandramukhi-2-shifts-hands/articleshow/92208813.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Kangana Ranaut]] was finalized as the lead female role after Trisha opted out.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandramukhi 2: Kangana Ranaut to play a dancer, star opposite Raghava Lawrence |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-replaces-jyothika-saravanans-chandramukhi-2-p-vasu-raghava-lawrence-8295610/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in July 2022 in [[Mysore]], and wrapped up the first schedule in August.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Chandramukhi 2' shooting begins |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrences-chandramukhi-2-shooting-begins/articleshow/92891486.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Chandramukhi 2 team wraps up the first schedule |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chandramukhi-2-team-wraps-up-the-first-schedule/articleshow/93457826.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In March 2023, Kangana joined the team to shoot a climax song, which she was seen rehearsing in January, and wrapped up her portions the same month.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kangana Rananut to shoot for a crucial scene in Chandramukhi 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kangana-rananut-to-shoot-for-a-crucial-scene-in-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/98328698.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kangana Ranaut wraps up her portions for Chandramukhi 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kangana-ranaut-wraps-up-her-portions-for-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/98659400.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Raadhika had wrapped her portions in May.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Radikaa Sarathkumar completes shooting for 'Chandramukhi 2' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/radikaa-sarathkumar-completes-shooting-for-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/100595301.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In June, the team had announced that the shooting wrapped up, after being in production for 3 years.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence starrer 'Chandramukhi 2' shoot comes to an end |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrence-starrer-chandramukhi-2-shoot-comes-to-an-end/articleshow/101153854.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
In June, the team announced that the film is releasing on [[Ganesh Chaturthi]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Chandramukhi 2' to release for Ganesh Chaturthi |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrences-chandramukhi-2-to-release-for-ganesh-chaturthi/articleshow/101368554.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Raghava started dubbing his portions in July.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence starts dubbing for Chandramukhi 2 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrence-starts-dubbing-for-chandramukhi-2/articleshow/101463661.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film's music and background scores are composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]], and marks his first Tamil film after 22 years; his last Tamil film was ''[[Student Number 1]]''. ''Chandramukhi 2'' also marks his first collaboration with Vasu and Raghava.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence starrer 'Chandramukhi 2' shoot comes to an end |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrence-starrer-chandramukhi-2-shoot-comes-to-an-end/articleshow/101153854.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Chandramukhi 2'' is scheduled to release on 19 September 2023, coinciding [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], clashing with [[Mark Antony (2023 film)|''Mark Antony'']].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Chandramukhi 2' to release for Ganesh Chaturthi |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghava-lawrences-chandramukhi-2-to-release-for-ganesh-chaturthi/articleshow/101368554.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Home Media ===
The streaming rights was sold by [[Netflix]].

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt12132908}}
* [[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]]

Aneethi

2023-07-20T14:26:55Z

2601:98A:4202:D620:6806:835D:2478:3828:

{{Infobox film
| name =
| image = Aneethi poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vasanthabalan]]
| writer = [[Vasanthabalan]]
| screenplay =
| producer = {{Ubl| M. Krishna Kumar
| Murugan Gnanavel
| Varadharajan Manickam
| Vasanthabalan}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Arjun Das]]
* [[Dushara Vijayan]]
}}
| cinematography = A. M. Edwin Sakay
| editing = Ravikumar. M
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| studio = Urban Boyz Studios
| distributor = S pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|July|21}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}'''''Aneethi''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film|action]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Vasanthabalan]] and produced by M. Krishna Kumar, Murugan Gnanavel, Varadharajan Manickam and [[Vasanthabalan|G.Vasanthabalan]] under the banner of Urban Boyz Studios. The film stars [[Arjun Das]] and [[Dushara Vijayan]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Das, Dushara Vijayan's Aneethi trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/10/arjun-das-dushara-vijayans-aneethi-trailer-is-here-45481.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2023-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714055036/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/10/arjun-das-dushara-vijayans-aneethi-trailer-is-here-45481.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Arjun Das]]
* [[Dushara Vijayan]]
* [[Vanitha Vijayakumar]]
* [[Bharani (actor)|Bharani]]
* Suresh Chakravarthi
* [[Aranthangi Nisha]]
* [[Kaali Venkat]]
* [[Sha Ra]]
* [[Arjun Chidambaram]]
* [[Subramaniam Siva]]
* [[J. Satish Kumar]]
* [[T. Siva]]

== Production ==

The film's cinematography was done by A.M. Edwin Sakay. The editing of the film was handled by Ravikumar.M.The film title look and title teaser was released on 10 September 2023 by [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and Sreeram<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aneethi teaser: Arjun Das hunts for blood in Vasanthabalan's next |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2021/sep/10/aneethi-teaser-arjun-das-hunts-for-blood-in-vasanthabalans-next-26557.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423094532/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2021/sep/10/aneethi-teaser-arjun-das-hunts-for-blood-in-vasanthabalans-next-26557.html |url-status=live }}</ref>.The entire shooting was wrapped up on 23 May 2022<ref>{{Cite news |title=Arjun Das and Vasanthabalan's 'Aneethi' heads to the final stage of production |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-and-vasanthabalans-aneethi-heads-to-the-final-stage-of-production/articleshow/91764348.cms |access-date=2023-07-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2022-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227112324/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-and-vasanthabalans-aneethi-heads-to-the-final-stage-of-production/articleshow/91764348.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>,Later the team announced that director [[S. Shankar]] will be presenting the film <ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmmaker Shankar returns to distribution with Aneethi |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/18/filmmaker-shankar-returns-to-distribution-with-aneethi-37861.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2023-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322095510/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/18/filmmaker-shankar-returns-to-distribution-with-aneethi-37861.html |url-status=live }}</ref>.The trailer was released on 14 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aneethi trailer to drop on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/13/aneethi-trailer-to-drop-on-this-date-45590.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2023-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714055037/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jul/13/aneethi-trailer-to-drop-on-this-date-45590.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Music ==
The music for the film was composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]].{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thikatta Thikatta Kadhalippom
| length1 = 04:46
| lyrics1 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| extra1 = Yamini Ghantasala
| title2 = Thuli Eeram Surakkaadha - Theme song
| length2 = 03:30
| lyrics2 = [[Karthik Netha]]
| extra2 = [[Harish Sivaramakrishnan]]
| title3 = Hesham Abdul Wahab, Ravi G
| length3 = 03:50
| lyrics3 = Karthik Netha
| extra3 = Hesham Abdul Wahab <br/> Ravi G
| title4 = Poo Naazhi Pon Naazhi
| length4 = 03:16
| lyrics4 = Ekadesi
| extra4 = [[Sid Sriram]]
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
The film is scheduled to release on 21 July 2023<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vasanthabalan's 'Aneethi' to release on THIS date |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vasanthabalans-aneethi-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/101140408.cms |access-date=2023-07-13 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2023-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624160856/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vasanthabalans-aneethi-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/101140408.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>and the film also titled "''Blood and Chocolate"'' in [[Telugu language|Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Das’s Aneethi to release in Telugu as Blood and Chocolate |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/jul/01/arjun-dass-aneethito-release-in-telugu-as-blood-and-chocolate-45162.html |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2023-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703142148/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/jul/01/arjun-dass-aneethito-release-in-telugu-as-blood-and-chocolate-45162.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt15327052}}