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Ilaiyaraaja Joins Mari Selvaraj for 'Manjanathi'
8 Sep
Summary
- Director Mari Selvaraj's new film 'Manjanathi' has begun filming.
- The movie marks the first collaboration between director Selvaraj and composer Ilaiyaraaja.
- Actors Priyanka Mohan, Kayadu Lohar, and Kathir star in the lead roles.
Director Mari Selvaraj's sixth feature film, titled 'Manjanathi', has officially begun production. This highly anticipated movie marks the first-ever collaboration between Selvaraj and the iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja. The leading cast includes Priyanka Mohan, Kayadu Lohar, and Kathir, with Poornima Ravi, Vidhu, and J Vignesh also joining the ensemble.
The film reunites actor Kathir with director Mari Selvaraj, who previously worked together on the acclaimed debut feature 'Pariyerum Perumal' in 2018. 'Manjanathi' is also reported to share a significant link with Selvaraj's 2023 film 'Vaazhai', a connection the director has previously discussed.
Produced by Mari Selvaraj and Divya Mari Selvaraj under their Navvi Studios banner, alongside Sushant Prasad of Skanda Pictures and the Fortune banner, the film boasts a strong technical crew including cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K and editor Selva RK. This new venture signals an exciting new chapter for Mari Selvaraj, bringing together his distinctive storytelling with the maestro's music.
