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| Vaazhai | |
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| Directed by | Mari Selvaraj |
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| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Distributed by | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vaazhai (transl. Banana) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Mari Selvaraj. It is produced by Selvaraj himself, while Dhivya Mari Selvaraj serves as co-producer. Selvaraj also wrote the film alongside Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. The film stars Kalaiyarasan and Nikhila Vimal, alongside Dhivya Duraisamy and Priyanka Nair.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kalaiyarasan
- Nikhila Vimal
- Dhivya Duraisamy
- Priyanka Nair
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
After the success of Mari Selvaraj's 2021 film Karnan, he decided to initiate a new venture involving him as director and producer in November 2022.[2]
Pre-Production[edit | edit source]
The movie was planned as a children's film with the core plot been inspired from real events in 1994.[3]
Casting[edit | edit source]
Kalaiyarasan and Nikhila Vimal were roped in to the film, involving as major cast members. Dhivya Duraisamy and Priyanka Nair were also signed.[4]
Filming[edit | edit source]
The film shooting was iniated by MLA and Kollywood producer Udhayanidhi Stalin on November 21, 2022.[5] The film shooting began at Thoothukudi a day later.[6]
Music[edit | edit source]
The production house signed Santhosh Narayanan for the venture, thus marking his third collaboration with Selvaraj.[7][8]
Release[edit | edit source]
The movie has been planned for a direct OTT release via Disney+ Hotstar platform.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Fourth project of Mari Selvaraj is termed as Vaazhai". Behindwoods. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "Mari Selvaraj turns debutant Producer for his fourth venture Vaazhai". Kalakkal. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "Mari Selvaraj's Vaazhai first schedule is wrapped off". Indian Express Indulge. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ↑ "In Tamil, I pick quality over quantity, says Nikhila Vimal". The New Indian Express. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "Udhayanidhi at the shooting opening ceremony of Vaazhai". Zee Tamil News. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "Mari Selvaraj's Vaazhai commences shooting in Thoothukudi". Indian Express Indulge. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ↑ "Santhosh Narayanan: Thankyou Dhanush sir for consistently celebrating raw talent". Cinema Express. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ↑ "Santhosh Narayanan: Thankyou Dhanush sir for consistently celebrating raw talent". Cinema Express. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vaazhai planned for an OTT release". Cinema Express. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
Category:Films directed by Mari Selvaraj Category:Films scored by Santhosh Narayanan Category:Upcoming films Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films