Japan is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Raju Murugan.[1][2] It is produced by S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures. The film stars Karthi and Anu Emmanuel in the lead roles.[3]
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| Directed by | Raju Murugan |
| Produced by | S. R. Prabhu |
| Written by | Raju Murugan |
| Starring | Karthi Anu Emmanuel |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
| Edited by | Philomin Raj |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was offically announced in August 2022.[4] Principal photography began in November.[5] The official title Japan was revealed in the same month.[6] The music is composed G. V. Prakash Kumar, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Ravi Varman and Philomin Raj, respectively.[7]
Japan is scheduled for a release in Diwali.[8]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
In mid-March 2020, It was reported that Raju Murugan will be directing a film with actor Karthi.[9] In February 2022, it was reported that the film would commence in May.[10] In end-June, the producer of the film S. R. Prabhu, stated that the shooting would start in July; however, the shooting did not start as stated.[11] In early-September, it was reported that the title Japan.[12] The same month, was it said that the shooting would start in October and the music will be composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar and Ravi Varman will handle the cinematography.[13] A muhurat puja was held in Chennai in the same month, confirming Anu Emmanuel will do the lead actress role and Vijay Milton will have a role in the film, making it his debut as a actor, and Philomin Raj will handle the editing for the film.[14] A first look poster was released in 14 November, revealing Karthi's look in the film.[15] A first glimpse teaser was out in 25 May 2023, coinciding Karthi's birthday, with also confirming the film will be released in Diwali 2023.[16]
Casting[edit | edit source]
In February 2022, reports claimed that Vijay Sethupathi was approached to play the antagonist role.[17] In June, Prabhu stated that they not had approached the actor.[18] Karthi reportedly underwent immerse training for the film.[19] In early-September, Sunil was reported to be a part of the cast.[20] In November, Rashmika Mandanna was reported to play the lead female role, alongside Karthi for the second time after Sulthan (2021), but it turned to be false.[21]
Filming[edit | edit source]
Principal photography commenced on 8 November 2022, with the first schedule in Thoothukudi.[22] The schedule concluded in mid-December. The second schedule in Chennai started a week after the first concluded.[23]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music and background score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his fifth collaboration with Karthi after Aayirathil Oruvan (2010), Saguni (2012), Komban (2015) and Sardar (2021); maiden with Raju.
Release[edit | edit source]
Japan is scheduled for a release in November 2023, coinciding Diwali, clashing with Subbaraj's Jigarthanda DoubleX. Apart from Tamil, it is also releasing on dubbed versions of the Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[24]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Karthi's 25th Movie Japan Goes to Sets". Sakshi.
- ↑ "Karthis Japan inspired from Hollywood movie". India Herald.
- ↑ "Shailaja Reddy Alludu Fame Anu Emmanuel to Star With Karthi in Japan". News 18.
- ↑ "Director Raju Murugan officially confirms his next with Karthi". The Times of India. 2022-08-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ↑ "Karthi's Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors". The Times of India. 2022-11-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ↑ "'Japan' first look: Karthi dons an interesting character for his 25th film". The Times of India. 2022-11-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ↑ "Karthi's next film Japan launched". Indian Express.
- ↑ "Karthi's 'Japan' will release in Diwali; the makers release a new character poster on the actor's birthday". The Times of India. 2023-05-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Karthi to start shooting for his next with Raju Murugan in May". The Times of India. 2022-03-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Is Vijay Sethupathi planning to team up with Karthi?". The Times of India. 2022-02-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Karthi-Raju Murugan film to go on floors in July". The Times of India. 2022-06-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Is Karthi's next titled 'Japan'". The Times of India. 2022-09-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Karthi's film with director Raju Murugan to begin in October". The Times of India. 2022-09-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Karthi's Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors". The Times of India. 2022-11-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "'Japan' first look: Karthi dons an interesting character for his 25th film". The Times of India. 2022-11-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Actor Karthi's 25th film 'Japan' directed by Raju Murugan, first glimpse is out now!". The Times of India. 2023-05-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Is Vijay Sethupathi planning to team up with Karthi?". The Times of India. 2022-02-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ↑ "Karthi-Raju Murugan film to go on floors in July". The Times of India. 2022-06-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Karthi to undergo immense training for Raju Murugan's film". The Times of India. 2022-08-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Is Karthi's next titled 'Japan'". The Times of India. 2022-09-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna to pair up again with Karthi in Raju Murugan's directorial". The Times of India. 2022-11-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Karthi's Japan with Raju Murugan goes on floors". The Times of India. 2022-11-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "It's a schedule wrap for Karthi's 'Japan'". The Times of India. 2022-12-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "Karthi's 'Japan' will release in Diwali; the makers release a new character poster on the actor's birthday". The Times of India. 2023-05-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-06-10.