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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''''Kaaviya Thalaivan''''' ({{Translation|Epic Hero}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[historical <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">fiction|historical</del>]] <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[comedy </del>film<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">]] </del>written and directed by [[Vasanthabalan]] and produced by [[S. Sashikanth]] and Varun Manian under their production companies [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]] and [[Radiance Media Group]]. It stars [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Vedhika]], while [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], and [[Anaika Soti]] appear in supporting roles. Music is by [[A. R. Rahman]]. Set in the early 20th century, the film is about the lives of two theatre artistes and the competition that exists between them in a small drama troupe.<ref name=dev3>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nasser-and-Vedhikas-character-alone-inspired/articleshow/40062575.cms|title=Nasser and Vedhika's character alone inspired|work=[[The Times of India]]|author=K. R. Manigandan|date=12 August 2014|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''''Kaaviya Thalaivan''''' ({{Translation|Epic Hero}}) is a 2014 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[historical <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">drama</ins>]] film written and directed by [[Vasanthabalan]] and produced by [[S. Sashikanth]] and Varun Manian under their production companies [[Y NOT Studios|YNOT Studios]] and [[Radiance Media Group]]. It stars [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Vedhika]], while [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], and [[Anaika Soti]] appear in supporting roles. Music is by [[A. R. Rahman]]. Set in the early 20th century, the film is about the lives of two theatre artistes and the competition that exists between them in a small drama troupe.<ref name=dev3>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nasser-and-Vedhikas-character-alone-inspired/articleshow/40062575.cms|title=Nasser and Vedhika's character alone inspired|work=[[The Times of India]]|author=K. R. Manigandan|date=12 August 2014|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The project was announced by YNOT Studios in September 2012, and [[principal photography]] of the film was commenced on early June 2013. The soundtrack and background score were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]; while cinematography was handled by [[Nirav Shah]] and editing by [[Praveen K. L.]] The costume designs were done by Perumal Selvam and [[Niranjani Ahathian]], and [[Pattanam Rasheed]] was the make up artist.<ref name=":1" /></div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The project was announced by YNOT Studios in September 2012, and [[principal photography]] of the film was commenced on early June 2013. The soundtrack and background score were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]; while cinematography was handled by [[Nirav Shah]] and editing by [[Praveen K. L.]] The costume designs were done by Perumal Selvam and [[Niranjani Ahathian]], and [[Pattanam Rasheed]] was the make up artist.<ref name=":1" /></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Principal photography for the film started in early June 2013, wherein reports suggested that the film would be based on the based on the lives of yesteryear singers [[K. B. Sundarambal]] and [[S. G. Kittappa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-set-to-roll-news-tamil-ngekLiedcbf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608084909/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-set-to-roll-news-tamil-ngekLiedcbf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 June 2013 |title= 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' set to roll! |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=4 June 2013 |access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> However, only Vedhika's role is inspired by Sundarambal's life and the film is a musical drama of theatre artistes. Prithviraj revealed, "It is (''Kaaviya Thalaivan'') based on the popular theatre tradition that existed in Tamil Nadu during the 1920s and 1930s before movies took over."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/threes-company/article5505332.ece |title=Three's company|author=George, Vijay|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 December 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> First and second filming schedules were completed in July and August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/kaaviya-thalaivan-finishes-first-kaaviya-thalaivan-kaviya-thalaivan-21-08-13.html |title=First schedule of 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' wrapped up |publisher=Behindwoods|date=21 August 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> In October 2013, the film entered its third schedule and shooting took place in [[Kothamangalam, Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-third-schedule-in-kerala-news-tamil-nkjmnSecbdj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012172136/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-third-schedule-in-kerala-news-tamil-nkjmnSecbdj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2013 |title= 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' third schedule in Kerala |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=9 October 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> In December 2013, filming continued for an 18-day schedule in Chennai and 90% of the shooting was completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/a-report-on-the-progress-of-kaaviya-thalaivan.html |title=A report on the progress of 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' |publisher=Behindwoods |date=5 December 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> Vasanthabalan stated there were hardly any technical challenges involved while filming, comparing the situation of cues to his previous outing ''[[Aravaan]]''.<ref name=dev3/> In an interview to ''[[The Hindu]]'', Vedhika said that each of the cast members had to sport 20-25 different looks in the film to get the feel of their characters. Jeyamohan also said the settings used for shooting the play sequences in the film provided ample space to explore the past.<ref>Naig, Udhav (19 August 2014). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/a-peek-into-the-world-of-yesteryear-tamil-theatre/article6329515.ece "A peek into the world of yesteryear Tamil theatre"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 20 August 2014.</ref> Vedhika prepared for her role by watching the 1966 Tamil fim ''[[Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' and drama videos. However, all the actors were asked to 'add their personal touch to their respective characters to make everything look authentic'. Being trained in [[Bharata Natyam]], late choreographer Raghuram master choreographed her for the song "Thiruppugazh" sung by [[Vani Jairam]].<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/kaaviya-thalaivan-was-a-rewarding-experience-says-vedhika-kumar/article1-1254165.aspx "Kaaviya Thalaivan was a rewarding experience, says Vedhika Kumar"]. ''[[Hindustan Times]]''. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref> In May 2014, actor Siddharth confirmed that filming had been completed and the post-production had begun.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Siddharth-wraps-up-Kaaviya-Thalaivan/articleshow/35714659.cms? "Siddharth wraps up 'Kaaviya Thalaivan'"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.</ref> Siddharth would reportedly be seen in 25 get-ups in the film.<ref name = "THE HINDU KT">Kumar, S. R. Ashok (17 September 2014). [http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/siddharth-has-25-looks-in-kaaviya-thalaivan-soon-itll-be-director-jayam-ravi-writes-s-r-ashok-kumar/article6419596.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment "Siddharth has 25 looks in 'Kaaviya Thalaivan"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 17 September 2014.</ref></div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Principal photography for the film started in early June 2013, wherein reports suggested that the film would be based on the based on the lives of yesteryear singers [[K. B. Sundarambal]] and [[S. G. Kittappa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-set-to-roll-news-tamil-ngekLiedcbf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608084909/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-set-to-roll-news-tamil-ngekLiedcbf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 June 2013 |title= 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' set to roll! |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=4 June 2013 |access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> However, only Vedhika's role is inspired by Sundarambal's life and the film is a musical drama of theatre artistes. Prithviraj revealed, "It is (''Kaaviya Thalaivan'') based on the popular theatre tradition that existed in Tamil Nadu during the 1920s and 1930s before movies took over."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/threes-company/article5505332.ece |title=Three's company|author=George, Vijay|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 December 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> First and second filming schedules were completed in July and August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/kaaviya-thalaivan-finishes-first-kaaviya-thalaivan-kaviya-thalaivan-21-08-13.html |title=First schedule of 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' wrapped up |publisher=Behindwoods|date=21 August 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> In October 2013, the film entered its third schedule and shooting took place in [[Kothamangalam, Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-third-schedule-in-kerala-news-tamil-nkjmnSecbdj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012172136/http://www.sify.com/movies/kaaviya-thalaivan-third-schedule-in-kerala-news-tamil-nkjmnSecbdj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 October 2013 |title= 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' third schedule in Kerala |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=9 October 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> In December 2013, filming continued for an 18-day schedule in Chennai and 90% of the shooting was completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/a-report-on-the-progress-of-kaaviya-thalaivan.html |title=A report on the progress of 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' |publisher=Behindwoods |date=5 December 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}}</ref> Vasanthabalan stated there were hardly any technical challenges involved while filming, comparing the situation of cues to his previous outing ''[[Aravaan]]''.<ref name=dev3/> In an interview to ''[[The Hindu]]'', Vedhika said that each of the cast members had to sport 20-25 different looks in the film to get the feel of their characters. Jeyamohan also said the settings used for shooting the play sequences in the film provided ample space to explore the past.<ref>Naig, Udhav (19 August 2014). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/a-peek-into-the-world-of-yesteryear-tamil-theatre/article6329515.ece "A peek into the world of yesteryear Tamil theatre"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 20 August 2014.</ref> Vedhika prepared for her role by watching the 1966 Tamil fim ''[[Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' and drama videos. However, all the actors were asked to 'add their personal touch to their respective characters to make everything look authentic'. Being trained in [[Bharata Natyam]], late choreographer Raghuram master choreographed her for the song "Thiruppugazh" sung by [[Vani Jairam]].<ref>[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">https://web.archive.org/web/20140821042557/</ins>http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/kaaviya-thalaivan-was-a-rewarding-experience-says-vedhika-kumar/article1-1254165.aspx "Kaaviya Thalaivan was a rewarding experience, says Vedhika Kumar"]. ''[[Hindustan Times]]''. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.</ref> In May 2014, actor Siddharth confirmed that filming had been completed and the post-production had begun.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Siddharth-wraps-up-Kaaviya-Thalaivan/articleshow/35714659.cms? "Siddharth wraps up 'Kaaviya Thalaivan'"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.</ref> Siddharth would reportedly be seen in 25 get-ups in the film.<ref name = "THE HINDU KT">Kumar, S. R. Ashok (17 September 2014). [http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/siddharth-has-25-looks-in-kaaviya-thalaivan-soon-itll-be-director-jayam-ravi-writes-s-r-ashok-kumar/article6419596.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment "Siddharth has 25 looks in 'Kaaviya Thalaivan"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 17 September 2014.</ref></div></td></tr>
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