Mari Selvaraj's 'Maamannan' unites Fahadh Faasil, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Keerthy Suresh
What's the story
Acclaimed filmmaker Mari Selvaraj has finalized his next project, titled Maamannan. The Tamil venture was announced on Friday along with a dark and mysterious poster. It will feature stellar actors like Fahadh Faasil, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Keerthy Suresh, and Vadivelu, with Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman helming the music. Notably, Selvaraj's last movie was the superhit Karnan (2021), headlined by Dhanush.
Announcement
'Super grateful to work with such a brilliant team': Suresh
Sharing the film's posters online, Suresh expressed gratitude for getting the chance to work with such a talented cast and crew. "I am super grateful to work with such a brilliant team, starting from the revolutionary @mari_selvaraj sir, Namma @Udhaystalin sir, Nammude #FahadhFaasil, the one [and] only #VaigaiPuyal #Vadivelu sir, blessed to be working with the legendary @arrahman sir once again," she posted.
Twitter Post
Check out the posters here
I am super grateful to work with such a brilliant team, starting from the revolutionary @mari_selvaraj sir, Namma @Udhaystalin sir, Nammude #FahadhFaasil , the one only #VaigaiPuyal #Vadivelu sir, blessed to be working with the legendary @arrahman sir once again 🙏🏻 #MAAMANNAN pic.twitter.com/Mye32CiNAr
— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) March 4, 2022
Information
Stalin's Red Giant Movies is backing the project
To note, Stalin's Red Giant Movies is backing the project, with M Shenbaga Moorthy and R Arjun Durai acting as co-producers. Coming to the rest of the crew, Theni Eswar has been roped as the cinematographer while Selva RK was brought in for the editing. Moreover, Dhilip Subbarayan will oversee the action choreography, with Sandy Master managing the dance choreography of the film.
Twitter Post
Shooting for the project began Friday
Lights, Camera Action!🎬🎥
— Red Giant Movies (@RedGiantMovies_) March 4, 2022
The shooting for #MAAMANNAN begins today 👏✨@mari_selvaraj @RedGiantMovies_ @Udhaystalin @KeerthyOfficial @arrahman #FahadhFaasil #Vadivelu @thenieswar @editorselva @kabilanchelliah @kalaignartv_off @SonyMusicSouth @teamaimpr pic.twitter.com/fJTWh2VAqy
Looking back
Faasil was spotted at Stalin's house recently, sparking collaboration rumors
While the official announcement came Friday, Faasil's participation in Selvaraj's next was rumored for a while now. The speculations began after the Vikram star was spotted at Stalin's house a few days ago along with Selvaraj. He also wished the actor-producer's father and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on his birthday. We are yet to know the plot details of Maamannan though.
Last project
Expectations high: Selvaraj's previous offering 'Karnan' opened to massive response
After debuting as a director with Pariyerum Perumal in 2018, Selvaraj next gave us Karnan in April 2021. Focused around the volatile topic of caste-based discrimination and human rights violation, the film worked like magic onscreen, despite getting a release in a COVID-19-impacted environment. Apart from Dhanush, the film also starred Rajisha Vijaya, Lakshmipriyaa Chandramouli, Gouri Kishan, Lal, and Yogi Babu.