Podaa Podi
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Podaa Podi is an upcoming Indian Tamil romance
-comedy film
written and directed by debutant Vignesh Shivan, featuring Silambarasan, Shobana and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead roles, while Meena Latchman playing a pivotal role and director Gautham Menon
playing a cameo role. The score and soundtrack of the film are composed by Dharan
, while cinematography and editing are handled by Nirav Shah
and Anthony Gonsalves
, respectively. The film, is currently in its production stage and is expected to release on February 14, 2012.
to compose music for it, showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to his childhood friend, Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film. The joint producers of the film, Shanaya Telefilms, released a series of posters in June 2008 publicizing the film, while Silambarasan and Vignesh toured Canada scouting for locations and agreeing a deal with Mayor Ron Stevens
to film in Toronto. In June 2008, reports emerged that Varalaxmi, daughter of prominent actor-politician Sarathkumar, would play the lead role in the film of a ballet dancer. For his look in the film, Silambarasan worked with Toni&Guy salon and for the initial photo shoot of the film in Mumbai, the producers had stylists from the international brand fly down in August 2008 to give him a new hair cut and styling for his hair. The tile of the film went from Poda Podi to Thiru Poda Thirumathi Podi, before the makers changed it back to the original title.
By December 2008, the film failed to start and reports emerged that Silambarasan would re-start Kettavan, a film which he had stalled before. Poor weather in Canada initially delayed the production of the film, with Gemini Films making a statement in June 2009 that the film was not dropped, after media speculation. The film's delays led to Varalaxmi opting out of the film, with her father stating that he would decide when to launch her in the film industry.
Subsequently, the film was temporarily put on hold with Silambarasan opting to prioritize other ventures.
The film resurfaced and finally began shoot in August 2010 in London
and the team shot scenes in a 45 day schedule, with Silambarasan learning salsa for the film under the guidance of Jeffrey Vardon. The team also shot further scenes in Spain
in April 2011, after Silambarasan had temporarily put the film on hold to finish the multi-starrer Vaanam
. A song was filmed in Chennai in November 2011, with Santhanam and Premji Amaren
making special appearances in the music video. The film went through further delays after Silambarasan committed schedules to finish Osthi
and Vettai Mannan
, with the film being touted as a Valentine's Day 2012 release.
. The soundtrack album consists of six tracks, including couple of Theme music
tracks. The film's lead actor Silambarasan is reported to have been sung two songs. While composer-singer Yuvan Shankar Raja
has also sung one of the songs. The title track "Podaa Podi" is sung by Benny Dayal
and actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah
.
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
-comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
written and directed by debutant Vignesh Shivan, featuring Silambarasan, Shobana and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead roles, while Meena Latchman playing a pivotal role and director Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
playing a cameo role. The score and soundtrack of the film are composed by Dharan
Dharan (music director)
Dharan is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame with Parijatham, featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene", which marked his debut as a film score composer.-Early life:...
, while cinematography and editing are handled by Nirav Shah
Nirav Shah
Nirav Shah is an acclaimed Indian cinematographer. He has worked on a number of major box office hits in Hindi and Tamil since his debut with the 2004 Hindi film Paisa Vasool.-Career:...
and Anthony Gonsalves
Anthony Gonsalves
Anthony Prabhu Gonsalves is an Indian musical composer and teacher from the village of Majorda who, during the mid-1950s, attempted to merge the symphonies of his Goan heritage with the Hindustani melodies and rhythms in films of the day.He found his first job in the city as a violinist in the...
, respectively. The film, is currently in its production stage and is expected to release on February 14, 2012.
Cast
- Silambarasan
- Shobana
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Ganesh
- Meena Latchman
- Santhanam in a special appearance
- Premji AmarenPremji AmarenPremji Amaren is a Tamil playback singer, film composer, songwriter and actor. Son of veteran film composer and singer Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in the Venkat Prabhu films Chennai 28, Saroja and Goa...
in a special appearance.
Production
Vignesh Shiva made a short film and after getting DharanDharan (music director)
Dharan is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame with Parijatham, featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene", which marked his debut as a film score composer.-Early life:...
to compose music for it, showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to his childhood friend, Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film. The joint producers of the film, Shanaya Telefilms, released a series of posters in June 2008 publicizing the film, while Silambarasan and Vignesh toured Canada scouting for locations and agreeing a deal with Mayor Ron Stevens
Ron Stevens
Ron Stevens, Q.C. is a Canadian politician. He was a member of the current Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Glenmore as a Progressive Conservative until his resignation on May 15, 2009...
to film in Toronto. In June 2008, reports emerged that Varalaxmi, daughter of prominent actor-politician Sarathkumar, would play the lead role in the film of a ballet dancer. For his look in the film, Silambarasan worked with Toni&Guy salon and for the initial photo shoot of the film in Mumbai, the producers had stylists from the international brand fly down in August 2008 to give him a new hair cut and styling for his hair. The tile of the film went from Poda Podi to Thiru Poda Thirumathi Podi, before the makers changed it back to the original title.
By December 2008, the film failed to start and reports emerged that Silambarasan would re-start Kettavan, a film which he had stalled before. Poor weather in Canada initially delayed the production of the film, with Gemini Films making a statement in June 2009 that the film was not dropped, after media speculation. The film's delays led to Varalaxmi opting out of the film, with her father stating that he would decide when to launch her in the film industry.
Subsequently, the film was temporarily put on hold with Silambarasan opting to prioritize other ventures.
The film resurfaced and finally began shoot in August 2010 in London
London
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and the team shot scenes in a 45 day schedule, with Silambarasan learning salsa for the film under the guidance of Jeffrey Vardon. The team also shot further scenes in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in April 2011, after Silambarasan had temporarily put the film on hold to finish the multi-starrer Vaanam
Vaanam
Vaanam is an Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Krish. A remake of his 2010 Telugu film Vedam, the film features an ensemble cast of Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj and Saranya...
. A song was filmed in Chennai in November 2011, with Santhanam and Premji Amaren
Premji Amaren
Premji Amaren is a Tamil playback singer, film composer, songwriter and actor. Son of veteran film composer and singer Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in the Venkat Prabhu films Chennai 28, Saroja and Goa...
making special appearances in the music video. The film went through further delays after Silambarasan committed schedules to finish Osthi
Osthi
Osthe is an upcoming Tamil action film directed by S. Dharani, starring Silambarasan. A remake of the 2010 blockbuster Hindi film Dabangg, directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap and written by Dileep Shukla, it will feature Githan Ramesh, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, reprising his role from the...
and Vettai Mannan
Vettai Mannan
Vettai Mannan is an upcoming Tamil action film written and directed by debutante director Nelson. The film will feature Silambarasan, Jai, Hansika Motwani, Deeksha Seth and Poonam Kaur...
, with the film being touted as a Valentine's Day 2012 release.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and film score for Podaa Podi is composed by DharanDharan (music director)
Dharan is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame with Parijatham, featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene", which marked his debut as a film score composer.-Early life:...
. The soundtrack album consists of six tracks, including couple of Theme music
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
tracks. The film's lead actor Silambarasan is reported to have been sung two songs. While composer-singer Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
has also sung one of the songs. The title track "Podaa Podi" is sung by Benny Dayal
Benny Dayal
Benny Dayal is an Indian singer. He is a member of the band S5 launched by the channel SS Music. Originally from Kerala, he has worked as a playback singer with many noted composers to produce successful soundtracks.-Biography:Benny Dayal's parents hail from Kollam district, Kerala...
and actress-singer Andrea Jeremiah
Andrea Jeremiah
Andrea Jeremiah is an Tamil playback singer, voice actor and a film and theatre actress. Beginning her career singing playback, Andrea has gone on to appear in critically acclaimed films such as Pachaikili Muthucharam and Aayirathil Oruvan, winning praise for her portrayals.-Career:Andrea was born...
.