Dragon (upcoming film)
| Dragon | |
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| Directed by | Ashwath Marimuthu |
| Written by | Ashwath Marimuthu Pradeep Ranganathan[1] |
| Story by | Ashwath Marimuthu Pradeep Ranganathan |
| Produced by | Kalpathi S. Aghoram Kalpathi S. Ganesh Kalpathi S. Suresh |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Niketh Bommireddy |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | Leon James |
Production company | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Dragon is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film[2] directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, who co-wrote the screenplay with Pradeep Ranganathan, and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film stars Pradeep and Anupama Parameswaran, alongside George Maryan, Indumathy Manikandan, K. S. Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, VJ Siddhu, Harshath Khan and Kayadu Lohar.
The film was officially announced in April 2024 under the tentative title #PradeepAshwathCombo, as it is the first collaboration of Pradeep with Ashwath, and the official title was announced a few days later. Principal photography commenced the following month. The film has music composed by Leon James, cinematography handled by Niketh Bommi and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Cast
[edit]- Pradeep Ranganathan as Dragon Dhanapal
- Anupama Parameswaran as Keerthi, Dragon's love interest
- George Maryan as Dhanapal, Dragon's father
- Indumathy Manikandan as Chitra Dhanapal, Dragon's mother
- K. S. Ravikumar as Parasuram
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as Vale Kumar
- Mysskin as Mayilvahanan
- VJ Siddhu as Anbu
- Harshath Khan as Vetri
- Kayadu Lohar as Pallavi
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]After the success of Oh My Kadavule in 2020, Silambarasan congratulated director Ashwath Marimuthu for the film's success, leading speculations that they would collaborate for the director's next directorial venture.[3] Reports of a potential collaboration persisted through January 2022,[4][5] with AGS Entertainment reported as the project's funder.[6] Touted to be a romantic comedy, production was reportedly set to begin later that year.[7] However, for unspecified reasons, the project was eventually shelved.[8] Silambarasan moved on to STR 48, directed by Desingh Periyasamy, while Ashwath took on the Telugu remake of Oh My Kadavule.[9]
In December 2023, Pradeep Ranganathan, a long-time friend of Ashwath Marimuthu, was reported to collaborate with him for Pradeep's third acting film after Love Today (2022) and Love Insurance Kompany.[10] AGS Entertainment was confirmed to be the project's funder, marking its second collaboration with Pradeep after Love Today.[citation needed] The company made a public announcement on 10 April 2024, confirming the project, tentatively titled #PradeepAshwathCombo and #AGS26.[11] The team retained collaborators from their previous films, including composer Leon James, editor Pradeep E. Ragav, and publicity designer Kabilan Chelliah; S. M. Venkat Manickam was appointed as the executive producer by the production house, while cinematographer Niketh Bommireddy was chosen to handle the cinematography.[12] Ashwath clarified the script he narrated to Silambarasan was not the same, after reports claimed it to be.[13] The film's official title, Dragon, was announced on 5 May.[14]
Casting
[edit]Pradeep would be playing a student as a main character for the first time.[15][16] Anupama Parameswaran would be pairing opposite Pradeep,[17] in her fourth Tamil film after Kodi (2016), Thalli Pogathey (2021) and Siren (2024).[18][19] K. S. Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Mysskin were confirmed to be playing important roles, in their first collaboration with Pradeep and Ashwath.[20][21] YouTubers VJ Siddhu and Harshath Khan would make their film acting sophomore after Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019),[22] whilst Kayadu Lohar would make her Tamil film debut with this film.[23]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began with first schedule on 5 May 2024 with an inaugural puja at a film city in Chennai on the day before.[24] On 4 October, the director confirmed that the filming has entered into its last schedule.[25]
Music
[edit]The music and background score is composed by Leon James, in his first collaboration with Pradeep; and his third with Ashwath after Oh My Kadavulae and its Telugu remake Ori Devuda.[26]
References
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- ^ "THIS actress to play the female lead in Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon". The Times of India. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Simbu lauds Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh's Oh My Kadavule". India Today. 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 23 May 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Has Simbu signed his next with director Ashwath Marimuthu?". The Times of India. 20 January 2022. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Simbu to Act in Director Ashwath Marimuthu's Next". News18. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ sharpana (19 January 2022). "'ஓ மை கடவுளே' பட இயக்குநர் அஷ்வத் மாரிமுத்துவுடன் இணையும் சிம்பு". Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Menon, Thinkal (19 January 2022). "Silambarasan, Ashwath Marimuthu to team up for a project for AGS Productions". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Director Ashwath Marimuthu on his film with Silambarasan: We'll go ahead when he is ready". The Times of India. 12 April 2024. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (19 December 2023). "Is Pradeep Ranganathan teaming up with THIS director for his next?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Pradeep Ranganathan Set To Join Hands With Oh My Kadavulae Director Ashwath Marimuthu". News18. 21 December 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ AGS Entertainment [@Ags_production] (10 April 2024). "Thrilled to bring to you yet another blockbuster combo for our next production! #KalpathiSAghoram #KalpathiSGanesh #KalpathiSSuresh proudly announce #AGS26 #PradeepAshwathCombo" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024 – via Twitter.
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- ^ Sundar, Anusha (12 April 2024). "'Silambarasan sir appreciated Oh My Kadavule for 1.5 hours,' says Ashwath Marimuthu, who adds he has a different script for the actor". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "'Dragon': First look of Pradeep Ranganathan - 'Oh My Kadavule' director's next out". The Hindu. 12 October 2024. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ M, Narayani (12 October 2024). "First look of Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Pradeep Ranganathan turns a worstu student for Ashwath Marimuthu's 'Dragon'; first look revealed". The Times of India. 12 October 2024. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Anupama Parameswaran onboard Dragon". DT Next. 12 October 2024. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (30 June 2024). "Dragon: Anupama Parameswaran cast opposite Pradeep Ranganathan in Ashwath Marimuthu film | Deets inside". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Dragon: Anupama Parameswaran to romance Pradeep Ranganathan? Here's the latest update". Desimartini. 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "THESE three directors-turned-actors join Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dragon'". The Times of India. 10 November 2024. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (9 November 2024). "Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and KS Ravikumar join Dragon cast". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ M, Narayani (9 November 2024). "VJ Siddhu and Harshath Khan join Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Kayadu Lohar joins Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon". The Times of India. 7 November 2024. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Dragon - Ashwath Marimuthu and Pradeep Ranganathan's film title revealed; shooting begins | Deets inside". Desimartini. 5 May 2024. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Ashwath Marimuthu reveals Pradeep Ranganathan starrer Dragon update". Cinema Express. 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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