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{{Short description|Upcoming Indian Tamil-language thriller film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
'''''Japan''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language thriller film written and directed by [[Raju Murugan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/karthis-25th-movie-japan-goes-sets-164260|title=Karthi's 25th Movie Japan Goes to Sets|work=Sakshi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994551237/Karthis-Japan-inspired-from-Hollywood-movie|title=Karthis Japan inspired from Hollywood movie|work=India Herald}}</ref> It is produced by [[S. R. Prabhu]] under [[Dream Warrior Pictures]]. The film stars [[Karthi]] and [[Anu Emmanuel]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shailaja-reddy-alludu-fame-anu-emmanuel-to-star-with-karthi-in-japan-6345667.html|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu Fame Anu Emmanuel to Star With Karthi in Japan|work=News 18}}</ref>

{{Infobox film
| name = Japan
| image = Japan film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Raju Murugan]]
| producer = [[S. R. Prabhu]]
| writer = [[Raju Murugan]]
| based_on =
| starring = [[Karthi]] <br>[[Anu Emmanuel]]
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[Ravi Varman]]
| editing = [[Philomin Raj]]
| studio = [[Dream Warrior Pictures]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|11||ref=1}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
The film was offically announced in August 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-09 |title=Director Raju Murugan officially confirms his next with Karthi |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-raju-murugan-officially-confirms-his-next-with-karthi/articleshow/93446272.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in November.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-08 |title=Karthi’s Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-japan-with-raju-murugan-goes-on-floors/articleshow/95375982.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The official title ''Japan'' was revealed in the same month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-14 |title='Japan' first look: Karthi dons an interesting character for his 25th film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/japan-first-look-karthi-dons-an-interesting-character-for-his-25th-film/articleshow/95511637.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The music is composed [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], while the cinematography and editing are handled by [[Ravi Varman]] and [[Philomin Raj]], respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/karthi-next-film-japan-launched-8256274/|title=Karthi's next film Japan launched|work=Indian Express}}</ref>

''Japan'' is scheduled for a release in Diwali.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-25 |title=Karthi's 'Japan' will release in Diwali; the makers release a new character poster on the actor's birthday |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-japan-will-release-in-diwali-the-makers-release-a-new-character-poster-on-the-actors-birthday/articleshow/100496511.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Cast==
{{cast listing|
* [[Karthi]]
* [[Anu Emmanuel]]
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]
* [[Vijay Milton]]
* [[Vagai Chandrasekhar]]
* [[Bava Chelladurai]]
* [[Jithan Ramesh]]
}}

==Production==

=== Development ===
In mid-March 2020, It was reported that [[Raju Murugan]] will be directing a film with actor [[Karthi]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-03-14 |title=Karthi to start shooting for his next with Raju Murugan in May |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-to-start-shooting-for-his-next-with-raju-murugan-in-may/articleshow/90198866.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In February 2022, it was reported that the film would commence in May.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-14 |title=Is Vijay Sethupathi planning to team up with Karthi? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-vijay-sethupathi-planning-to-team-up-with-karthi/articleshow/89559692.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In end-June, the producer of the film [[S. R. Prabhu]], stated that the shooting would start in July; however, the shooting did not start as stated.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-27 |title=Karthi-Raju Murugan film to go on floors in July |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-raju-murugan-film-to-go-on-floors-in-july/articleshow/92489327.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In early-September, it was reported that the title ''Japan''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-03 |title=Is Karthi's next titled 'Japan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-karthis-next-titled-japan/articleshow/93965278.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The same month, was it said that the shooting would start in October and the music will be composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] and [[Ravi Varman]] will handle the cinematography.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-22 |title=Karthi's film with director Raju Murugan to begin in October |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-film-with-director-raju-murugan-to-begin-in-october/articleshow/94372854.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A muhurat puja was held in Chennai in the same month, confirming [[Anu Emmanuel]] will do the lead actress role and [[Vijay Milton]] will have a role in the film, making it his debut as a actor, and [[Philomin Raj]] will handle the editing for the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-08 |title=Karthi’s Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-japan-with-raju-murugan-goes-on-floors/articleshow/95375982.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A first look poster was released in 14 November, revealing Karthi's look in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-14 |title='Japan' first look: Karthi dons an interesting character for his 25th film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/japan-first-look-karthi-dons-an-interesting-character-for-his-25th-film/articleshow/95511637.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A first glimpse teaser was out in 25 May 2023, coinciding Karthi's birthday, with also confirming the film will be released in Diwali 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-25 |title=Actor Karthi's 25th film 'Japan' directed by Raju Murugan, first glimpse is out now! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/actor-karthis-25th-film-japan-directed-by-raju-murugan-the-first-glimpse-of-the-film-is-out-now/articleshow/100494323.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
In February 2022, reports claimed that [[Vijay Sethupathi]] was approached to play the antagonist role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-14 |title=Is Vijay Sethupathi planning to team up with Karthi? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-vijay-sethupathi-planning-to-team-up-with-karthi/articleshow/89559692.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In June, Prabhu stated that they not had approached the actor.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-27 |title=Karthi-Raju Murugan film to go on floors in July |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-raju-murugan-film-to-go-on-floors-in-july/articleshow/92489327.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Karthi reportedly underwent immerse training for the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-25 |title=Karthi to undergo immense training for Raju Murugan's film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-to-undergo-immense-training-for-raju-murugans-film/articleshow/93769690.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In early-September, [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] was reported to be a part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-09-03 |title=Is Karthi's next titled 'Japan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-karthis-next-titled-japan/articleshow/93965278.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In November, [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was reported to play the lead female role, alongside Karthi for the second time after [[Sulthan (2021 film)|''Sulthan'']] (2021), but it turned to be false.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-03 |title=Rashmika Mandanna to pair up again with Karthi in Raju Murugan's directorial |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-to-pair-up-again-with-karthi-in-raju-murugans-directorial/articleshow/94506971.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 8 November 2022, with the first schedule in [[Thoothukudi]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-08 |title=Karthi’s Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-japan-with-raju-murugan-goes-on-floors/articleshow/95375982.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The schedule concluded in mid-December. The second schedule in [[Chennai]] started a week after the first concluded.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-16 |title=It’s a schedule wrap for Karthi's 'Japan' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-a-schedule-wrap-for-karthis-japan/articleshow/96277818.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Music ==
The music and background score is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], in his fifth collaboration with Karthi after [[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|''Aayirathil Oruvan'']] (2010), ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012), ''[[Komban]]'' (2015) and [[Sardar (2022 film)|''Sardar'']] (2021); maiden with Raju.

== Release ==
''Japan'' is scheduled for a release in November 2023, coinciding [[Diwali]], clashing with Subbaraj's [[Jigarthanda DoubleX|''Jigarthanda DoubleX'']]. Apart from [[Tamil language|Tamil]], it is also releasing on dubbed versions of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] languages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-25 |title=Karthi's 'Japan' will release in Diwali; the makers release a new character poster on the actor's birthday |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-japan-will-release-in-diwali-the-makers-release-a-new-character-poster-on-the-actors-birthday/articleshow/100496511.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-06-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
==References==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt23474462}}

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