Actor Suresh Ravi, and producers Bhaskaran B and Rajapondiyan P, who had worked together for Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban (2020), have teamed up again for a yet-to-be-titled film, directed by K Balaiya.
In a conversation with Cinema Express, Suresh Ravi explains the story behind the collaboration. “Following the success of Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban, I pitched this story to the producers after hearing it from the director. Even before I finished narrating it, they were on board with the idea,” he says.
Explaining the storyline for the film, which is currently titled, Production No. 2 he says, “Sathya, the hero of the story is an IT professional who works in Chennai. He keeps avoiding his father who wants him to come back to his village. The reason for the same is revealed when a family function forces him to go back to his roots and face his family.” Suresh mentions that this film will be distinct and wouldn’t follow the tropes of a regular family drama.
Unlike KUN which falls under the genre of a crime-thriller, the actor notes that this film will be an out-and-out comedy film with elements of family drama.
Apart from Suresh, the film stars Yogi Babu in a prominent role. Iravin Nizhal fame Brigida Saga, YouTuber Deepa Balu and Kana Kaanum Kaalangal 2 actor Teja Venkatesh will play female leads in the film. The star cast also features Karunakaran, Vela Ramamoorthy, Adithya Kathir, Appukutty and Gnanasambandam.
The shooting for the upcoming film is set to start on September 4 in Karaikudi and Madurai for 21 days. The second schedule will take place in Theni and Kodaikanal while the final leg of the shoot is planned in Chennai. The technical crew has cinematography by Gopi Jagadeeswaran, music by N R Raghunandhan and editing by Dinesh Ponuraj.
Backed by BR Talkies Corporation, the makers are aiming to release the film by summer 2024.
Suresh Ravi, who was last seen in KUN, is awaiting the release of B.E. BAR, Nandhi Varman and another untitled film with actor Sathish.