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Tamil
  
காற்று வெளியிடை

Produced by
  
Mani Ratnam

Music by
  
A. R. Rahman

Cinematography
  
Ravi Varman

Directed by
  
Mani Ratnam

Written by
  
Mani Ratnam

Director
  
Mani Ratnam

Music director
  
A. R. Rahman

Kaatru Veliyidai Kaatru Veliyidai Tamil movie images stills gallery

Starring
  
Karthi Aditi Rao Hydari

Cast
  
Karthi, Aditi Rao Hydari, RJ Balaji, Shraddha Srinath, Rukmini Vijayakumar

A glimpse of kaatru veliyidai mani ratnam a r rahman karthi aditi rao hydari


Kaatru Veliyidai (English: Breezy Expanse) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film produced, written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Featuring Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles, the film has soundtrack and original score composed by A. R. Rahman and cinematography by Ravi Varman.

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Principal photography of the film commenced on 8 July 2016 in Ooty. The film was shot in Hyderabad, Leh, Ladakh, Chennai and Belgrade, and was completed in January 2017.

Kaatru Veliyidai Kaatru Veliyidai Azhagiye Song Teaser Nears 10 Lakhs Views Filmibeat

Cast

  • Karthi
  • Aditi Rao Hydari
  • K. P. A. C. Lalitha
  • Shraddha Srinath
  • Rukmini Vijayakumar
  • Delhi Ganesh
  • RJ Balaji
  • Vipin Sharma
  • Harish Raj
  • Mir Sarwar
  • Amritaa Singh
  • Dhyana Madan
  • Development

    After shelving a multi-starrer project featuring Karthi and Dulquer Salmaan in the lead roles during December 2015, it was reported in the media that Mani Ratnam would instead work on a new film retaining Karthi as the lead actor and A. R. Rahman and Ravi Varman as the music composer and cinematographer, respectively. In February 2016, Karthi confirmed that was signed to play the lead role.

    Kaatru Veliyidai A Glimpse of Kaatru Veliyidai Mani Ratnam AR Rahman Karthi

    For the character of a pilot in the film, Karthi underwent CrossFit programme to lose weight and was trained the basics of aircraft. He prepared about fighter pilots through a wing commander friend and analysed their fitness routines and body language. Karthi was asked to sport a clean-shaven look as a part of his role. The principal photography was delayed as the team wanted to wait for a better climate in Kashmir. Sai Pallavi was auditioned for the lead female, to play the role of a doctor in the project. However, due developments in the script over time, Sai Pallavi opted out of the project. She was replaced by Aditi Rao Hydari. Hydari enrolled in to improve her diction in Tamil. She also worked in a hospital to get into the character of a doctor.

    Kaatru Veliyidai Karthi39s Kaatru Veliyidai New First Look Karthi Maniratnam Aditi

    Mani Ratnam and team began reconnaissance by April 2016 to seek out replacements to resemble Kashmir, scouting areas including Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Kodaikanal, Ooty and Coonoor. Meanwhile, Mani Ratnam also worked with music composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Vairamuthu in finalizing seven songs for the film during the develop phase. Actors RJ Balaji and Delhi Ganesh joined the cast of the film in July 2016, while actress Shraddha Srinath revealed that she would feature in a small role as a brigadier's daughter. Kannada actor Harish Raj and Hindi actor Vipin Sharma also joined the first schedule of the film. Likewise, actresses Lalitha and Rukmini Vijayakumar were signed up for roles during the film's initial schedule. The film's first look poster was revealed in early July 2016, with the title of Kaatru Veliyidai, inspired by a poem by Subramania Bharati.

    Filming

    Kaatru Veliyidai Mani Ratnam39s 39Kaatru Veliyidai39 first look Karthi AR Rahman

    The shoot of the film began in early July 2016 in Nilgiris, Ooty with a twenty-day schedule featuring Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari. The location was chosen to show Kashmir on screen. Art director Amaran and production designer Sharmishta Roy worked together on designing the set during the first schedule, choosing to enhance existing backgrounds rather than to create lavish sets.

    The second schedule for the film took place in Hyderabad during October 2016, lasting a period of ten days. The team then moved to Leh and the surrounding areas of Ladakh for a third schedule lasting fifteen days, with action sequences choreographed by Sham Kaushal. In late November 2016, the team moved to shoot scenes in Belgrade, Serbia and the surrounding snow-capped mountainous regions as permission were denied to shoot action sequences involving aircraft in Kashmir. During the ten day schedule, the team also shot a romantic song in the snowy backdrop choreographed by Brindha. The shoot was concluded in mid-January 2017.

    Music

    The film's soundtrack and score were composed by A. R. Rahman, with Vairamuthu and Madhan Karky writing the lyrics for the songs. For the dubbed Telugu version Cheliyaa, Sirivennela Sitaramasastri had written the song lyrics. The audio rights of the soundtrack were acquired by Sony Music India. The track "Azhagiye" is penned by Karky whereas "Vaan" and "Saarattu Vandiyila" by Vairamuthu. The film's audio is scheduled to release on 20th March 2017.

    Release

    The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2017. While Sri Thenandal Films will be releasing the film throughout Tamil Nadu, Sri Venkateswara Creations bought the Telugu dubbing rights for the film and will simultaneously release the Telugu version under the title Cheliyaa.

    Songs

    1Azhagiye (From "Kaatru Veliyidai")Jonita Gandhi - Haricharan - Arjun Chandy3:45
    2VaanShashaa Tirupati4:15
    3Saarattu Vandiyila (From "Kaatru Veliyidai")Tippu - Nikhita Gandhi - A R Reihana4:49

    References

    Kaatru Veliyidai Wikipedia