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Ayalaan
Ayalaan
	First look poster
Directed by	R. Ravikumar
Produced by	R. D. Raja
Written by	R. Ravikumar
Starring	Sivakarthikeyan; Rakul Preet Singh; Sharad Kelkar; Isha Koppikar
Music by	A. R. Rahman
Cinematography	Nirav Shah
Edited by	Ruben
Production; company	24AM Studios
Distributed by	KJR Studios
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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Ayalaan (transl. Alien) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film directed by R. Ravikumar, and produced by Kotapadi J. Rajesh under KJR Studios. It stars Sivakarthikeyan, Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar and Isha Koppikar in the lead roles.^[2] The music composed by A. R. Rahman,^[2] and cinematography handled by Nirav Shah, and editing by Ruben.^[1]

Premise

An alien from a different planet enters Earth by mistake.It seeks help from humans to get back.But things get harder when something goofy happens.How Raghu and his friends bring the alien back to it's planet forms the rest of the story

Cast

Sivakarthikeyan^[3] as Raghu
Rakul Preet Singh as Adhithi, Raghu’s love interest^[4]
Sharad Kelkar as Naveen
Isha Koppikar as Anjana
Bhanupriya as Raghu's mother
Yogi Babu
Karunakaran
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).^[5] Sivakarthikeyan stated, "It's going to be a very ambitious project. It needs to be made on a bigger scale, and hence, it will take time before it goes on floors".^[6] Ravikumar had to enhance the script of the science-fiction film, which took more than a year, to finalise the pre-production works. In the meantime, Sivakarthikeyan decided to concentrate on Velaikkaran as well as Ponram's untitled film (later released as Seemaraja), both produced by Raja.^[7]

Post the completion of Velaikkaran, Sivakarthikeyan announced that he will officially collaborate with director Ravikumar, for the project after completing the scripting works.^[8] It was reported that the project will be made on a lavish scale, with top technicians being brought in for the project.^[7] In mid-January 2018, Sivakarthikeyan further announced that he will start the shooting of the film only after completing the production works of Seemaraja.^[9]^[10] The project was reportedly produced by R. D. Raja, the actor's former manager under his banner 24AM Studios.^[11] On 15 January 2018, it was announced that A. R. Rahman will compose music for the film,^[12] in his maiden collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan.^[13] Sivakarthikeyan described it as a "dream come true" moment, on associating with Rahman for the first time.^[14] The makers hired veteran cinematographer Nirav Shah as part of the technical crew.^[15]^[16] Rakul Preet Singh was chosen for the female lead in February 2018,^[17] collaborating with Sivakarthikeyan for the first time.^[18]^[19] In April 2018, Yogi Babu and Karunakaran were reported to be a part of the film's cast.^[20]^[21]

In mid-July 2019, Raja decided to back out producing the film under his own banner 24AM Studios,^[22] and Sivakarthikeyan himself decided to lend financial support for the film, by producing it under his own banner Sivakarthikeyan Productions.^[23] 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.^[24] The company eventually went on to co-produced and distribute the film along with 24AM Studios, but 24AM Studios backed out later.^[24] The makers announced the film's title as Ayalaan on 3 February 2020,^[25] literally translate to "alien", as the film's sub-plot is based on alien invasion.^[26]

Filming

Principal shooting of the film began on 27 June 2018,^[27] preceded by a launch event in Chennai.^[28] Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet attended the event, with Bhanupriya, Kothandam and Bala Saravanan, were present during the event with other cast and crew members.^[29] Following the launch, the film's team headed to Gokulam Studios for a brief schedule.^[30]^[31] Nirav Shah used the Alexa LF camera, used in a number of acclaimed Hollywood films,^[32] thus becoming a first Indian film to be shot using Alexa LF.^[33]^[34] During the start of the shoot Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar, was signed in for a pivotal role marking her return to Tamil cinema,^[35] a decade after her 2001 film Narasimha,^[36] who also joined the shooting sets in July 2018.^[37] Sharad Kelkar was also reported to play a pivotal role in the film, making his Tamil debut.^[38]^[39] Major portions of the film were shot in Chennai.^[30]

The shooting of the film was put on hold due to financial issues, as well as Sivakarthikeyan's commitments in other projects.^[40] On 18 February 2019, Sivakarthikeyan had resumed the shooting of the film in Chennai.^[41]^[40] However, Sivakarthikeyan's involvement in the shooting of Mr. Local, Namma Veettu Pillai and Hero, delayed the project further.^[42] Adding to these reasons was the financial issues, surrounding Raja's production house, 24AM Studios, which led Raja backing out of the project,^[22] and Sivakarthikeyan himself decided to lend financial support for the film, by producing it under his own banner.^[23]

The project was later revamped on 20 September 2019, after Sivakarthikeyan sorted out the financial issues surrounding between the producers and the financiers.^[43]^[44] He further decided to forgo his renumeration, in order to complete the film's shoot.^[45] He initially revealed that 75% of the film's shooting has been completed, and the remaining portions will be shot within 25–30 days.^[46]^[47] The shooting was resumed on 29 January 2020,^[48] with the film's team being present in Chennai.^[49]^[50] On 9 February 2020, a report claimed that the film's team worked for 15 hours to shoot the climax sequence.^[51]

The film's shooting further affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[52] In July 2020, the makers reported that Sivakarthikeyan will join the shooting of the film, after wrapping his commitments with Doctor (2021).^[53] Later, the makers commenced the final leg of the shoot on 26 November 2020,^[54] with minimal crew, adhering to the guidelines imposed by the government.^[55] A special team was designated, to observe the crew, including the director and the actor abiding the COVID-19 protocol.^[55] Isha and Sharad arrived in Chennai, to join the film's shoot.^[56] The final schedule took place for two months to shoot.^[57] 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.^[58] The makers planned to shoot the song within 10 days.^[59] On 24 January 2021, the makers announced that the shooting of the film has been wrapped.^[60]^[61]

Visual effects

In an interview with The Times of India, director Ravikumar stated, "There have been so many films in Hollywood that have shown aliens. Even in Bollywood, there’s Koi... Mil Gaya, which features Jadoo, 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. 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".^[62] 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 ₹40 crore for the computer graphics.^[63]

Music

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.^[64] Despite the delay in the film's shoot, Rahman had completed composing three songs for the film,^[65] apart from singing the intro song, after Sivakarthikeyan's request.^[66]^[67] On the occasion of Sivakarthikeyan's birthday (17 February 2021),^[68] the film's first single "Vera Level Sago" was released online and in the official YouTube channel of Sony Music South, which acquired the film's audio rights.^[69] The song had vocals by Rahman with lyrics written by Vivek.

Tamil Track listing

Vera levelu sago

Telugu Track listing

Vere level sago

Release

Ayalaan was scheduled to be released on December 2021^[70]But still the release is awaited

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External links

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 | image          = Ayalaan poster.jpg
 | caption        = First look poster
-| director       = [[R. Ravikumar]]
+| director       = R. Ravikumar
-| producer       = [[R. D. Raja]]<br /> Kotapadi J. Rajesh
+| producer       = [[R. D. Raja]]
 | writer         = R. Ravikumar
-| starring       = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<br />[[Rakul Preet Singh]]
+| starring       = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<br />[[Rakul Preet Singh]]<br />[[Sharad Kelkar]]<br />[[Isha Koppikar]]
 | music          = [[A. R. Rahman]]
 | cinematography = [[Nirav Shah]]
 | editing        = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]<ref name="times" />
-| studio         = 24AM Studios
+| studio         = [[R. D. Raja|24AM Studios]]
 | distributor    = KJR Studios
-| released       = 2021
+| released       =
 | 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" />
+'''''Ayalaan''''' ({{Translation|Alien}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[science fiction comedy]] film directed by R. Ravikumar, and produced by Kotapadi J. Rajesh under 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" />
+== Premise ==
+An alien from a different planet enters Earth by mistake.It seeks help from humans to get back.But things get harder when something goofy happens.How Raghu and his friends bring the alien back to it's planet forms the rest of the story
 == Cast ==
-*[[Sivakarthikeyan]]<ref name="Sivakarthikeyan" /> as a farmer / alien
+*[[Sivakarthikeyan]]<ref name="Sivakarthikeyan" /> as Raghu
-*[[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
+*[[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Adhithi, Raghu’s love interest<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sivakarthikeyan to play triple role in 'Ayalaan'? |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-play-triple-role-ayalaan-118208 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927135219/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-play-triple-role-ayalaan-118208 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |access-date=2020-05-22 |website=The news minute}}</ref>
+*[[Sharad Kelkar]] as Naveen
 *[[Isha Koppikar]] as Anjana
-*[[Sharad Kelkar]] as Naveen
+*[[Bhanupriya]] as Raghu's mother
 *[[Yogi Babu]]
 *[[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]]
-*[[Bhanupriya]]
 *[[Bala Saravanan]]
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 === 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>
+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=16 October 2016 |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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207133707/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-briefs/project-with-ravi-kumar-will-be-very-ambitious-says-sivakarthikeyan-3085889/ |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Sivakarthikeyan stated, "It's going to be a very ambitious project. It needs to be made on a bigger scale, and hence, it will take time before it goes on floors".<ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=16 October 2016 |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 |url-status=live |access-date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018092201/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/project-with-ravi-kumar-will-be-very-ambitious-sivakarthikeyan-116101600203_1.html |archive-date=18 October 2016}}</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=13 December 2017 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207133642/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sivakarthikeyan-confirms-teaming-up-with-indru-netru-naalai-director-for-upcoming-sci-fi-film-4256539.html |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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>
+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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724215807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-next-is-a-sci-fi-with-ks-ravikumar/articleshow/62474572.cms |archive-date=24 July 2018 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2018 |title=Sivakarthikeyan to do a science fiction film next |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-do-science-fiction-film-next-74773 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420210454/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-do-science-fiction-film-next-74773 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=15 January 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118023111/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-project-officially-announced-music-by-ar-rahman.html |archive-date=18 January 2018 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> On 15 January 2018, it was announced that [[A. R. Rahman]] will compose music for the film,<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2018 |title=AR Rahman to compose music for Ravikumar's upcoming sci-fi entertainer starring Sivakarthikeyan |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-ravikumars-upcoming-sci-fi-entertainer-starring-sivakarthikeyan-4304659.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207002743/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-ravikumars-upcoming-sci-fi-entertainer-starring-sivakarthikeyan-4304659.html |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> in his maiden collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208065933/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ar-rahman-to-score-music-for-sivakarthikeyan-s-next/story-TWKU8nenyzcbiSo2PuvRPN.html |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=16 January 2018 |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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522154406/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ar-rahman-to-score-music-for-sivakarthikeyans-next-5026399/ |archive-date=22 May 2018 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120044349/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/feb/28/nirav-shah-on-board-for-sivakarthikeyans-next-4797.html |archive-date=20 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Cinema 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208195755/https://www.sify.com/movies/nirav-shah-to-crank-camera-for-sivakarthikeyan%E2%80%99s-sci-fi-film-news-tamil-sdfk5Icjadhif.html |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208201238/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rakul-preet-joins-sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film/articleshow/62948540.cms |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> collaborating with Sivakarthikeyan for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304200131/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rakul-preet-singh-may-team-sivakarthikeyan-ravi-kumar-s-film-76673 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331090913/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 |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208030103/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yogi-babu-to-play-a-comedian-in-sivakarthikeyans-scifi-film/articleshow/63811165.cms |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=3 February 2021 |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>
+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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208195738/https://www.sify.com/movies/sivakarthikeyan-to-produce-the-long-delayed-sci-fi-film-news-tamil-thgq4shfffjci.html |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=8 July 2019 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207225356/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2019/07/08234502/1155480/Siva-lends-financial-support-for-Ravis-film.vpf |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221210232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-long-pending-sci-fi-film-gets-a-new-producer/articleshow/72008972.cms |archive-date=21 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The company eventually went on to co-produced and distribute the film along with 24AM Studios, but 24AM Studios backed out later.<ref name=":3" /> The makers announced the film's title as Ayalaan on 3 February 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2020 |title=Sivakarthikeyan’s next with Ravi Kumar titled ‘Ayalaan’ |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-s-next-ravi-kumar-titled-ayalaan-117477 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417150241/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-s-next-ravi-kumar-titled-ayalaan-117477 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=3 February 2020 |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 |url-status=live |access-date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301075303/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sivakarthikeyans-sk-14-titled-ayalaan/article30727049.ece |archive-date=1 March 2020 |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" />
+Principal shooting of the film began on 27 June 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321110932/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/yet-another-important-update-from-actor-sivakarthikeyan-ar-rahman-film.html |archive-date=21 March 2019 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> preceded by a launch event in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2018 |title=SK14: Sivakarthikeyan kicks off his next with Ravikumar |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-sk14-5236002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930214626/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-sk14-5236002/ |archive-date=30 September 2018 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022014122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-and-director-ravikumars-sci-fi-film-gets-a-catchy-title/articleshow/73905307.cms |archive-date=22 October 2020 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=29 June 2018 |title=Sivakarthikeyan-Ravikumar science-fiction film goes on floors |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-science-fiction-film-goes-floors-83918 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419134541/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-science-fiction-film-goes-floors-83918 |archive-date=19 April 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331090916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-sivakarthikeyans-next-with-ravikumar-goes-on-the-floors/articleshow/64759200.cms |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207225353/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jul/03/sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-to-be-shot-with-the-latest-in-camera-technology-6791.html |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Cinema 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208151912/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/20630/sivakarthikeyans-sci-fi-film-first-in-india-to-use-this-technology |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331090932/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/nirav-shah-uses-advanced-new-technology-for-sivakarthikeyans-next.html |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=19 March 2019 |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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320122854/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/isha-koppikar-returns-to-tamil-cinema-with-sivakarthikeyan-film-5634256/ |archive-date=20 March 2019 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> a decade after her 2001 film ''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207233254/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/isha-kopikkar-says-sivakarthikeyan-reminds-her-of-superstar-rajinikanth-1468662-2019-03-02 |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004151931/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/isha-koppikar-joins-the-sets-of-sivakarthikeyans-sk14/articleshow/64974786.cms |archive-date=4 October 2018 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=13 August 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211005612/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sharad-kelkar-to-act-in-sivakarthikeyan-ravikumar-film.html |archive-date=11 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331091039/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-lands-a-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/65384668.cms |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 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=19 February 2019 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205014157/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-resumes-shoot-of-science-fiction-film-with-ravikumar-see-pic/story-9qDRqymbcPjAtfR1MMVU0M.html |archive-date=5 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> On 18 February 2019, Sivakarthikeyan had resumed the shooting of the film in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2019 |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=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328235701/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thats-five-back-to-back-films-for-sivakarthikeyan/articleshow/68510887.cms |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 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=21 September 2019 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106022834/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/210919/siva-karthikeyans-sk14-to-be-revamped-soon.html |archive-date=6 November 2019 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127041201/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/sep/20/sivakarthikeyan-to-join-the-sets-of-indru-netru-naalai-directors-next-in-november-14419.html |archive-date=27 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> He further decided to forgo his renumeration, in order to complete the film's shoot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2019 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205014141/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-to-forego-remuneration-for-ravikumar-s-sci-fi-film/story-mNiB1El2n2daHSfpPI1QKO.html |archive-date=5 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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=28 November 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208005826/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 |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223081039/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25189/sk14-sivakarthikeyan-foregoes-his-salary-for-ravikumars-sci-fi-film |archive-date=23 December 2019 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710111739/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-resumes-shooting-for-his-sci-fi-film/articleshow/73727537.cms |archive-date=10 July 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918095805/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jan/28/sivakarthikeyan-and-director-ravikumar-resume-sk-14-shoot-16760.html |archive-date=18 September 2020 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2020 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029031502/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 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331090925/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 |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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>
+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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122004024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-update-on-sivakarthikeyans-doctor-and-ayalaan/articleshow/76063744.cms |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010014125/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-to-start-shooting-for-ayalaan-only-after-completing-doctor/articleshow/77241946.cms |archive-date=10 October 2020 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119153603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-rakul-preet-singh-begin-final-schedule-of-ayalaan/articleshow/79428938.cms |archive-date=19 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> with minimal crew, adhering to the guidelines imposed by the government.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=27 November 2020 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127084157/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sivakarthikeyan-and-rakul-preet-resume-ayalaan-final-schedule-see-bts-pic-1744611-2020-11-27 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107060817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/isha-and-sharad-in-chennai-for-the-final-schedule-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/79606184.cms |archive-date=7 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122004013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-to-complete-ayalaan-shooting-by-january-2021/articleshow/79751496.cms |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122004009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-shooting-to-be-completed-in-10-days/articleshow/80333512.cms |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122004016/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rakul-preet-to-wrap-up-ayalaan-shooting-in-3-days/articleshow/80341898.cms |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126075515/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shoot-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan-wrapped-up/articleshow/80437988.cms |archive-date=26 January 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207141622/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/sivakarthikeyan-rakul-preet-singh-ayalaan-makers-call-it-wrap-they-share-photos-cast-crew-600512 |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |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>
+In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', director Ravikumar stated, "There have been so many films in Hollywood that have shown aliens. Even in [[Bollywood]], there’s ''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]'', which features Jadoo, 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. 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>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2020 |title=He’s a doctor in one, and has an alien ally in another! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hes-a-doctor-in-one-and-has-an-alien-ally-in-another/articleshow/74175948.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304045412/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/hes-a-doctor-in-one-and-has-an-alien-ally-in-another/articleshow/74175948.cms |archive-date=4 March 2022 |access-date=4 March 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208180115/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 |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
 == Music ==
-{{Infobox album
+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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211204654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/photo-a-r-rahman-begins-work-on-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/63415283.cms |archive-date=11 February 2021 |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! |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/siva-karthikeyans-dream-come-true-moment-with-ar-rahman-tamil-news-248552 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207151410/https://www.indiaglitz.com/siva-karthikeyans-dream-come-true-moment-with-ar-rahman-tamil-news-248552 |archive-date=7 February 2021 |access-date=2021-02-03 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207132928/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ar-rahman-accepts-sivakarthikeyan-s-request-88634 |archive-date=7 February 2021 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021204035/http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-rahman-to-sing-the-intro-track-of-sivakarthikeyan-news-tamil-sjrk7Qbbdghdj.html |archive-date=21 October 2018 |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 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-sivakarthikeyans-birthday-ayalaan-makers-debut-first-track-hansika-motwani-sj-suryah-wish-actor-9314241.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217095030/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-sivakarthikeyans-birthday-ayalaan-makers-debut-first-track-hansika-motwani-sj-suryah-wish-actor-9314241.html |archive-date=17 February 2021 |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' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/first-single-vera-level-sago-from-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/81040653.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223012216/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/first-single-vera-level-sago-from-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/81040653.cms |archive-date=23 February 2021 |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]].
-| name         = Ayalaan
-| type         = Soundtrack
+'''Tamil Track listing'''
-| artist       = [[A. R. Rahman]]
+* Vera levelu sago
-| released     = 2021
-| recorded     = 2018–2021
+'''Telugu Track listing'''
-| studio       = [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]], [[Chennai]]
+* Vere level sago
-| genre        = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
-| length       = 4:16
+== Release ==
-| language     = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
+Ayalaan was scheduled to be released on December 2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayalaan movie to release during Christmas 2021 |url=https://thenewscrunch.com/ayalaan-movie-release-date-ayalaan-movie-to-release-during-christmas-2021/31269/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303145641/https://thenewscrunch.com/ayalaan-movie-release-date-ayalaan-movie-to-release-during-christmas-2021/31269/ |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021 |website=The News Crunch}}</ref>But still the release is awaited
-| 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]]
-}}
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+<ref name="deccan">{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=7 February 2020 |title=Ayalaan revived |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070220/ayalaan-revived.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207045745/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070220/ayalaan-revived.html |archive-date=7 February 2020 |access-date=9 February 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>
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+<ref name="hindustan">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=4 February 2020 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200209094622/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/sivakarthikeyan-s-sci-fi-film-with-ravikumar-titled-ayalaan/story-7NUF9JzxEl4VResF03EY3H.html |archive-date=9 February 2020 |access-date=9 February 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</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="times">{{Cite web |date=7 February 2020 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020153008/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/narashima-actress-isha-koppikar-joins-the-shooting-of-sivakarthikeyans-ayalaan/articleshow/74000398.cms |archive-date=20 October 2021 |access-date=9 February 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
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