Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum

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{{short description|2018 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Update|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = M. Janakiraman
| producer = [[C. V. Kumar]]
| writer = M. Janakiraman
| based_on =
| starring = [[Kalaiyarasan]]<br>[[Anandhi]]<br> Ragav Vijay <br>[[Ashna Zaveri]]
<br>[[Jangiri Madhumitha]]
| music = [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
| cinematography = Ballu
| editing = Radhakrishnan Dhanapal
| studio = [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]]
| distributor =
| released =
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''''Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum''''' is an upcoming [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Janakiraman and produced by [[C. V. Kumar]] of [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]]. The film stars [[Kalaiyarasan]], [[Anandhi]], Ragav Vijay and [[Ashna Zaveri]] in the lead roles, with a supporting cast including [[Kaali Venkat]], [[Gayathrie]] and [[Jangiri Madhumitha]]. The film features music composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]] with cinematography by Ballu and editing done by Radhakrishnan Dhanapal.

== Cast ==
* [[Kalaiyarasan]]
* [[Anandhi]]
* Ragav Vijay
* [[Ashna Zaveri]]
* [[Gayathrie Shankar|Gayathrie]]
* [[Kaali Venkat]]
* [[Jangiri Madhumitha]]
* [[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]]
* [[Devadarshini]]
* Varma Ramaswamy
* Divakar
* [[Arjunan (actor)|Arjunan]]

== Production ==
In September 2016, producer [[C. V. Kumar]] of Thirukumaran Entertainment announced a new project directed by newcomer Janakiraman, who assisted [[Sudha Kongara]] during the production of ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]''. Janakiraman stated that the film would be on the "romance of three couples, each one coming from a different backdrop".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalaiyarasan-Kaali-Venkat-team-up-once-again/articleshow/54293871.cms |title=kalaiyarasan kaali venkat: Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat team up once again | Tamil Movie News - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date= |accessdate=2020-03-01}}</ref> For the lead male roles, [[Kalaiyarasan]], [[Kaali Venkat]] and Varma Ramaswamy (of ''Agathinai'' fame) were selected. [[Anandhi]] was signed to portray Kalaiyarasan's pair, whereas [[Madhu Shalini]] and [[Jangiri Madhumitha|Madhumitha]] were selected play the love interests of Varma and Kaali Venkat respectively. [[Nivas K. Prasanna]] was signed as the composer of the film and V. S. Tharun Balaji, was selected as the cinematographer.<ref>{{cite web|last=Saravana|first=Priya|date=2016-09-14|title=Kalaiarasan And Kaali Venkat Team Up For New Film –|url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/kalaiarasan-kaali-venkat-team-new-film/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2020-03-01}}</ref>

The film entered production during the same month of September, with combination scenes involving the three lead actors were shot within three days.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 September 2016|title=Kalaiayarasan - Kayal Anandhi team up - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/hot-actress-kayal-anandhi-mad-kalaiyarasan-next-new-movie-by-c-v-kumar-tamil-news-167274|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> In a turn of events, [[Ashna Zaveri]] later replaced Madhu Shalini, while cinematographer Balaji was replaced by Ballu who earlier worked on ''[[Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu]]'' and ''[[Ghajinikanth]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalai, Ashna and Anandhi in a romcom - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalai-ashna-and-anandhi-in-a-romcom/articleshow/62281540.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Meanwhile, debutant Radhakrishnan Dhanapal was introduced as an editor of this film, working alongside with his commitments on upcoming [[C. V. Kumar]] directorial ''[[Gangs of Madras|Gangs Of Madras]]''. Shooting of the film took place within [[Chennai]], [[Kodaikanal]], [[Coimbatore]] and [[Bangalore]], and major portions of the film were completed during the end of December 2017.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kalaiyarasan’s next to have two heroines|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/dec/28/kalaiyarasans-next-to-have-two-heroines-3817.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The team also entered post-production soon after filming completed. On 29 December 2017, the makers announced the title of the film as ''Titanic'', with the tagline ''Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum'', a parody of the 2016 film ''[[Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum]]'', which Kumar had produced.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-12-28|title=Kalaiyarasan's next film with C.V.Kumar titled Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kalaiyarasans-next-film-with-cvkumar-titled-titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=CV Kumar's next titled 'Titanic'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/cv-kumars-next-titled-titanic-news-tamil-rm2pvvigibhhf.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Titanic
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
| released = 5 February 2020
| recorded = 2017–2020
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 23:54
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer = [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
| prev_title = [[Hippi (film)|Hippi]]
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = [[Sumo (film)|Sumo]]
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Titanic
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Kaalamum Kettu Pochu
| single1date = 27 September 2018
| single2 = Gokka Makka
| single2date = 15 January 2019
| single3 = Yaazhini
| single3date = 3 April 2019
}}
}}
The music for the film is composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]] and had scored 5 songs for the film's album. He initially agreed to work on the film as Janakiraman narrated the script had found him "fresh" and "interesting".<ref name=":0" /> Actor Silambarasan sung a "kuthu number" for this film, collaborating with Prasanna for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-24|title=Simbu sings a Kuthu number in Titanic film|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/simbu-sings-a-kuthu-number-in-titanic-film.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> One of the songs "Kaalamum Kettu Pochu" was released as the first single from the film on 27 September 2018.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kaalamum Kettu Pochu (From "Titanic") - Single by Nivas K Prasanna|url=https://music.apple.com/nz/album/kaalamum-kettu-pochu-from-titanic-single/1437389127|language=en-AU|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref> The song "Gokka Makka" which had vocals crooned by Silambarasan and [[Pragathi Guruprasad]] was released as the second single from the album on 15 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum': STR croons for Kalaiarasan's next - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-str-croons-for-kalaiarasans-next/articleshow/67568368.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The third single "Yaazhini" was released on 3 April 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=Yaazhini (From "Titanic")|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6V51YDunmwtZtpMVhNwFuR|language=en|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref>
The planned audio launch was delayed multiple times and the film's soundtrack eventually released on 5 February 2020. The launch commenced with a promotional event held at Kamala Cinemas in [[Chennai]], with the film's cast and crew in attendance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Audio launch date of Kalaiyarasan and Anandhi's film revealed - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/audio-launch-date-of-kalaiyarasan-and-anandhis-film-revealed/articleshow/73578019.cms|access-date=2021-05-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> A live performance of the songs were hosted by composer Prasanna and his music team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CV Kumar's Titanic - Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum audio release date|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25691/cv-kumars-titanic---kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-audio-release-date|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The album met with positive response, with ''Indiaglitz'' stated as "a fun loving album which strikes a right chord within the youngsters".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Titanic Kadhalum Kavunthu Pogum Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/titanic-kadhalum-kavunthu-pogum-tamil-movie-songs-22136|access-date=2021-05-26|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Karthik Srinivasan of ''Milliblog'' reviewed it as an "exciting album",<ref>{{Cite web|title=Titanic (Music review), Tamil – Nivas K. Prasanna by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2020/02/05/titanic-music-review-tamil-nivas-k-prasanna/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref> with ''Moviecrow'' noted the album as "delightful" and "refreshing".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Titanic - Music Review|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25744/titanic--music-review|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref>{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| length3 = 04:38
| total_length = 23:54
| length5 = 05:51
| extra5 = [[Abhay Jodhpurkar]]
| lyrics5 = Mohan Rajan
| title5 = Sila Naal
| length4 = 03:49
| extra4 = [[Sanjith Hegde]]
| lyrics4 = Mohan Rajan
| title4 = Vaaname
| extra3 = [[Silambarasan|Silambarasan TR]], [[Pragathi Guruprasad]]
| title1 = Kaalamum Kettu Pochu
| lyrics3 = Mohan Rajan
| title3 = Gokka Makka
| length2 = 05:02
| extra2 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| lyrics2 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| title2 = Yaazhini
| length1 = 04:32
| extra1 = [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
| lyrics1 = [[Mohan Rajan]]
| headline = Track listing
}}

==Release==
With the title being announced, the first look for the film was released on [[New Year's Day]] (1 January 2018)<ref name=":1" /> and the teaser released during the occasion of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] (15 January 2018).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-15|title=Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum Official Teaser|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-official-teaser.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> However, the film did not have a theatrical release due to the financial troubles. In June 2020, Kumar entered talks to release the film on [[over-the-top media service|over-the-top media services]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalaiyarasans-titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-to-release-on-ott-platform/articleshow/76160662.cms|title=Kalaiyarasan's 'Titanic - Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum' to release on OTT platform?|work=Times of India|date=2 June 2020|access-date=25 July 2020}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Films scored by Nivas K. Prasanna]]
[[Category:Films set in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Upcoming directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Upcoming films]]
[[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]]

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