Amaran is an upcoming Tamil-language biographical war film written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. Jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, with Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, Rahul Bose, Lallu, Hanun Bawra, Ajaey Naga Raaman, Mir Salman, Gaurav Venkatesh, and Shreekumar. Adapted from Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book series India’s Most Fearless, it is based on the life of Mukund Varadarajan.
Officially announced in January 2022 under the tentative title #SK21, the film marks Sivakarthikeyan’s 21st lead role. The official title was revealed in February 2024. Principal photography began in May 2023 and concluded in May 2024, with locations including Kashmir, Chennai, Pondicherry, and Puducherry. The film features music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography by CH Sai, and editing by R. Kalaivanan.
Amaran is set to release worldwide on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali.
Here’s the table for the soundtrack album “Amaran” by G. V. Prakash Kumar:
| Amaran | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Released | 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023–2024 |
| Studio | Divine Labs, Chennai |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology | |
| Siren (2024) | Amaran (2024) |
| Thangalaan (2024) |
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| Directed by | Rajkumar Periasamy |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Rajkumar Periasamy |
| Based on | India’s Most Fearless by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh[1] |
| Produced by | Kamal Haasan, R. Mahendran, Vivek Krishnani |
| Starring | Sivakarthikeyan, Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora |
| Cinematography | CH Sai |
| Edited by | R. Kalaivanan |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production companies | Raaj Kamal Films International, Sony Pictures Films India |
| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
| Release date | 31 October 2024 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹150–200 crore |
Cast
- Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan “Maddy”[5]
- Sai Pallavi as Indhu Rebecca Varghese
- Bhuvan Arora as Sepoy Vikram Singh
- Rahul Bose as Colonel Amit Singh Dabas, Mukund’s Commanding Officer
- Lallu as Ravi Shankar
- Shreekumar as Michael
- Hanun Bawra
- Lada Singh
- Vikas Bangar
- Ajaey Naga as Rajesh Shukla
- Mir Salmaan as Saifudeen
- Gaurav Venkatesh as Venkanna
- Shyam Mohan as Indhu’s Brother
- Anbu Thasan
- Umair Ibn Lateef
- Harshdeep Singh
- Abhinav Raj
- Rohan Surya Kanuma Reddy as Rifleman Narasimha Rao
- John Kaipallil
Production
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Concept | Rajkumar Periyasamy initially worked on a new project post “Rangoon” (2017). Upon suggestion from Vakil Khan, he shifted focus to a biographical film on Major Mukund Varadarajan after reading a chapter from “India’s Most Fearless” by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. Khan helped secure the book rights from Sony Pictures Films India. |
| Production | Kamal Haasan agreed to jointly fund the biography with Sony Pictures Films India. Sivakarthikeyan was signed to portray Mukund Varadarajan in December 2021. The project was announced in January 2022 under tentative titles #SK21 and Production #51 by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The official title, “Amaran,” was announced on 16 February 2024. |
| Pre-production | Rajkumar visited Varadarajan’s family pre-COVID-19 pandemic to gather information. Sivakarthikeyan was suggested by Mahendran for the role. A muhurat puja was held on 5 May 2023. G. V. Prakash Kumar was announced as the music director on 3 May 2023. Key crew members included Rajeevan (production designer), CH Sai (cinematographer), R. Kalaivanan (editor), Stefan Richter (action director), Sherif (dance choreographer), and costume designers Amritha Ram, Sameera Saneesh, and V. Sai. |
| Casting | Sai Pallavi was cast as Mukund Varadarajan’s wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese. Bhuvan Arora was cast as Sepoy Vikram Singh. Sivakarthikeyan underwent immersive training and a workshop to prepare for the role. Lallu, Rahul Bose, Ajaey Naga Raaman, Mir Salman, and Gaurav Venkatesh were also confirmed as part of the cast. |
| Filming | Principal photography began on 5 May 2023 in Srinagar, Kashmir. Filming was temporarily halted due to the G20 summit and security reasons but resumed by 22 May 2023. The first schedule concluded on 27 August 2023 after 75 working days. The second schedule began on 21 October 2023 in Chennai, with filming moving to Pondicherry on 9 November 2023. By late November 2023, 80% of filming was completed. The final schedule started on 26 April 2024 and wrapped by 25 May 2024. |
| Post-production | Visual effects are being handled by Unifi Media. |
The much-anticipated film “Amaran,” featuring a compelling soundtrack by G. V. Prakash Kumar, is set to captivate audiences with its intriguing storyline and stellar performances. Scheduled for release in 2024, the film promises to be a cinematic treat. Fans can look forward to the release date and stay updated by watching the official trailer and following the latest updates. Don’t miss out on any details about “Amaran” as it gears up to hit the big screen and make a significant impact in the world of cinema.
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