Kasethan Kadavulada (2022 film)
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Directed by | R. Kannan |
Based on | Kasethan Kadavulada by Chitralaya Gopu |
Produced by | R. Kannan |
Starring | Shiva Priya Anand |
Cinematography | Prasanna Kumar[1] |
Music by | Raj Pratap |
Production companies | Masala Pix MKRP Productions |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Kasethan Kadavulada (transl. Only money is god) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language heist comedy film produced and directed by R. Kannan. It is a remake of the 1972 Tamil film of the same name. The film stars Shiva and Priya Anand, with Yogi Babu, Urvashi, Karunakaran, Sivaangi Krishnakumar, Pugazh, Thalaivasal Vijay and Manobala in supporting roles. It revolves around a man collaborating with two men to steal money from his stepmother.
Principal photography began on 16 July 2021 and wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.
Premise
Three men: Ramu, Babu and Ramu's cousin, collaborate to steal money from Ramu's stepmother.[2][3]
Cast
- Shiva as Ramu[3]
- Priya Anand as Shakthi[3]
- Yogi Babu as Babu[3]
- Urvashi as Ramu's stepmother[2]
- Karunakaran as Ramu's cousin[2]
- Sivaangi Krishnakumar as Sakthi
- Pugazh as the hacker
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Ramu's father
- Manobala[1]
- VTV Ganesh as a doctor[3]
Production
On 7 July 2021, R. Kannan announced he would be remaking the 1972 Tamil film Kasethan Kadavulada, directing and producing the remake under his banner Masala Pix, with MKRP Productions co-producing. As part of the announcement, Shiva would play the lead role originally done by R. Muthuraman, with Yogi Babu and Urvashi reprising the roles by originally portrayed Thengai Srinivasan and Manorama.[4] Principal photography began on 16 July, along with the announcement that Priya Anand and Karunakaran would be reprising the roles originally played by Lakshmi and Srikanth. Sivaangi Krishnakumar was also announced in an undisclosed role.[5] Pugazh later joined the cast in the role of a hacker, a character not present in the original film,[6] and Thalaivasal Vijay said he would be reprising Venniradai Moorthy's role.[7] By 11 August, filming was 80% complete.[1] Most of the film was shot on a bungalow set erected by art director Rajkumar at East Coast Road.[8] Filming wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.[9]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack is composed by debutant Raj Pratap, replacing Kannan (not the director) who was originally announced as composer.[3] It features a remix of "Jambulingame Jadaadaraa" from the original film.[8]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Indru Vandha" | Vaali | Chinmayi | 04:25 |
2. | "Jambulingame" | Vaali | Sathya Prakash, Diwakar, Kannan Narayanan | 4:09 |
Total length: | 04:25 |
Release
Kasethan Kadavulada was scheduled to release in theatres on 7 October 2022,[10] but has since been indefinitely postponed, reportedly due to the success of Ponniyin Selvan: I resulting in non-availability of screens.[11] The film's post-theatrical television satellite rights were sold to Sun TV and the digital rights to Sun NXT.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "Mirchi Shiva, Priya Anand's 'Kasethan Kadavulada' shooting nears completion". The Times of India. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "'Kasethan Kadavulada' trailer promises a complete comedy entertainer". The Times of India. 24 July 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Kasethan Kadavulada – Official Trailer | Shiva | Priya Anand | Yogi Babu | R. Kannan | Raj Pratap. Sun TV. 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "R Kannan announces remake of Kasethan Kadavulada". Cinema Express. 7 July 2021. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (16 July 2021). "Priya Anand teams up with Mirchi Shiva in Kasethan Kadavulada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (26 July 2021). "Pugazh is a hacker in Kasethan Kadavulada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Sangeetha, P (28 August 2021). "My latest Hindi release is an important film in my career, says Vijay". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ a b Lakshmi, V (17 August 2021). "Shoot at Site: Cult heist comedy Kasethan Kadavulada gets a new makeover". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada shooting wrapped up in 35 days". The Times of India. 23 August 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada to hit screens on this date". Cinema Express. 31 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Borrder, Coffee with Kadhal, Kasethan Kadavulada release pushed due to PS:I?". OTTPlay. 4 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Kaasethaan Kadavulada, a comic caper, is expected to hit the screens soon". OTTPlay. 22 September 2022. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
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