DHRUV VIKRAM, MARI SELVARAJ'S BIOPIC ON ARJUNA AWARDEE KABBADI PLAYER TO KICKSTART IN AUGUST
Dhruv Vikram and Mari Selvaraj announced their project two years ago but it is only now that the movie is going on floors. This Mari Selvaraj film is a biopic of Tamil Nadu kabbadi player Manathi Ganesan, who is an Arjuna Awardee. The movie will kickstart in August, said sources. The movie is apparently being produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions.
Manathi Ganesan is also related to Mari Selvaraj. When he announced the film, the director stated, "He is an Arjuna Awardee and a very close relative. I always wanted to feature his story."
Dhruv has been preparing for the role of a kabbadi player reportedly, and learning how to play this game. He has also got a more lean physique.
Dhruv is the son of Tamil star, Vikram, who was seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan recently.
MARI SELVARAJ AND MAAMANNAN
Director Mari Selvaraj is currently busy with Udhayanidhi Stalin's last film, Maamannan, the audio launch of which is happening on June 1. Udhayanidhi became Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu and decided to stop working in films as he could not devote time to both. He felt politics and serving the people was important and since he is TM CM Stalin's son, he is seen as the heir apparent to the party as well.
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Maamannan stars Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh, and Vadivelu. It is a political thriller written and directed by Mari Selvaraj and produced by Udhayanidhi's Red Giant Pictures. The music is by AR Rahman and actor-comedian Vadivelu has sung a song in this film as well. Vadivelu plays the titular role of Maamannan and Udhay plays Raasa Kaanu. The movie has a rural setting reportedly.
Maamannan will be released in June.
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