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SK25
Announcement poster
Directed bySudha Kongara
Written bySudha Kongara
Produced byAakash Baskaran
Starring
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited bySathish Suriya
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
companies
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹150–250 crore[1][2][3]

SK25 is the working title of the upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sudha Kongara. It is jointly produced by Dawn Pictures and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, alongside Jayam Ravi, Atharvaa and Sreeleela (in her Tamil debut).

Initially, Sudha and Suriya were set to collaborate after Soorarai Pottru (2020). Announced in October 2023, Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazim and Vijay Varma were on board in the lead roles, tentatively titled Suriya 43. Due to unknown reasons, however, the film was shelved. Sudha then revived the script with Sivakarthikeyan replacing Suriya. The film was announced in December 2024 under the tentative title SK25, as it is the actor's 25th film as a lead actor. Principal photography commenced the same month in Chennai. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by Ravi K. Chandran and editing by Sathish Suriya.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In January 2022, Suriya announced that he would reunite with director Sudha Kongara following their critically acclaimed film Soorarai Pottru (2020).[5] Initially planned as a biographical film inspired by true stories, the project was delayed as Suriya worked on Kanguva (2024) and Sudha focused on Sarfira (2024), the Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru.[6][7] Discussion regarding the project resurfaced in early 2023, and music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar joined the crew in his 100th film and third consecutive film with the director.[8] A public announcement was reported to be made by 2D Entertainment and Meenakshi Cinemas, the project's funders, on 23 July coinciding with the occasion of Suriya's birthday.[9] However, 2D Entertainment and Meenakshi Cinemas, the project's funders, instead announced it on 26 October.[10] Cinematographer Jomon T. John confirmed joining the crew few days after the announcement.[11]

In March 2024, after the project was reported to have been shelved, Sudha stated through her X account that it was not shelved but had delayed the start of the principal photography, as the development and pre-production needed more time.[12] The following July, it was reported that Suriya had left from the film, due to reasons unknown, and Sivakarthikeyan was in consideration for his replacement.[13] During the promotions of Amaran (2024), Prakash hinted about Sivakarthikeyan's involvement, hinting that it could be the actor's 25th film. The production was reported to begin after Sivakarthikeyan completes his prior commitments, SKxARM and SK24 directed by Cibi Chakravarthy.[14] Aakash Baskaran's Dawn Pictures, a recently established production house, announced the project on 14 December, confirming the project.[15] The film was made on a budget of ₹150–250 crore, with Sivakarthikeyan reportedly receiving ₹50 crore (US$6.0 million) for his remuneration.[16][17]

Pre-production

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A muhurat puja was held at Chennai in early November 2024 with the presence of the film's cast and crew.[18] A test shoot was reportedly held on 3 December at a film city in Chennai. However, during the shoot, Sivakarthikeyan who was requested by Sudha to remove his beard was reported to have denied doing so and left the shoot unbeknownst to the others.[19] On 4 December, however, the team shot the promotional teaser for the film and completed within few days.[20]

G. V. Prakash Kumar would score the music, in his third consecutive film with the director, whilst Ravi K. Chandran would handle the cinematography.[21]

Casting

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Prior to his departure, Suriya was reported to lose weight for his character in the film as a college student.[22] Dulquer Salmaan was reportedly approached for a prominent role in the film, in July 2022, and was confirmed following a year, in July 2023.[23][24] That September, Nazriya Nazim was reported to have been approached as the female lead alongside Suriya, in her first Tamil film after Thirumanam Enum Nikkah (2014).[25] The same month, Vijay Varma, Ajay Devgn and Aditi Shankar were reportedly a part of the cast, with Varma being reported to play the lead antagonist role.[26] Madhavan, who acted with Suriya in Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), was reported to reunite with him, playing a key role.[27] Nazriya and Varma's presense were confirmed in October.[28]

After the reported departure of Suriya, Sivakarthikeyan was reported to sport three different looks for his character.[29] It was also reported that either Jayam Ravi or Vishal was in consideration for the antagonist role; however, when the latter was asked, he denied the reports.[30][31] Sreeleela was reported to replace the role of Nazriya, which was the lead actress role, pairing opposite Sivakarthikeyan for the first time.[32] She would make her Tamil debut with the film.[33] Dulquer's role would reportedly be replaced by Atharvaa.[18] All of their presence in the film were confirmed by the production house in mid December 2024.[34]

Filming

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Principal photography began with the first schedule on 14 December 2024 at Binny Mills in Chennai.[35] Reportedly, sequences featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Jayam Ravi were shot first during this schedule.[36]

Music

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SK25
Soundtrack album by
G. V. Prakash Kumar
RecordedJanuary 2024–present
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerG. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology
Matka
(2024) 		SK25
(2025) 		Idly Kadai
(2025)

The soundtrack is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his 100th film as a music composer and in his second collaboration with Sudha after Soorarai Pottru and Sarfira; second with Sivakarthikeyan after Amaran.[37] Prakash, via Twitter, revealed that first recording began on 1 January 2024 for a song with Dhee as the lead singer.[38]

References

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  1. ^ "சிவகார்த்திகேயன் 25-வது படத்தின் முதற்கட்ட படப்பிடிப்பு தொடங்கியது". Malai Malar. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  2. ^ "தலைசுற்றவைக்கும் சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் 25வது படத்தின் பட்ஜெட்." Cineulagam (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  3. ^ தினத்தந்தி (2024-12-14). "Sivakarthikeyan's 'SK 25' shooting pooja photos released | சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் 'எஸ்கே 25' படப்பிடிப்பு பூஜை புகைப்படங்கள் வெளியீடு". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  4. ^ Ramnath, Dev [@DevRamnath] (14 December 2024). "Excited to be working with Sudha Maam and Sivakarthikeyan bro on this amazing film. Looking forward to all the learnings on this one! 😊 #CreativeProducer #Actor #SK25" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "It's confirmed! Suriya to join hands with directors Siva and Sudha Kongara". The Times of India. 2022-01-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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  8. ^ "GV Prakash's 100th film as a music composer will be with Sudha Kongara". The Times of India. 2023-07-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  9. ^ "'Suriya 43' announcement to be made on July 23!; GV Prakash hints". The Times of India. 2023-07-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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  16. ^ "சிவகார்த்திகேயன் 25-வது படத்தின் முதற்கட்ட படப்பிடிப்பு தொடங்கியது". Maalai Malar.
  17. ^ பாரதி (2024-12-14). "சம்பளத்தை உயர்த்திய சிவகார்த்திகேயன்… அமரன் பட வெற்றிதான் காரணமாம்!". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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  28. ^ "It's Official: Suriya, DulQuer, Nazriya & Vijay Varma in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-10-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  29. ^ Mariselvan (2024-12-15). "GV-க்கு 100…SK-க்கு 25 : சுதா கொங்கரா படத்தின் மாஸ் கூட்டணி….படத்தின் அப்டேட் வெளியீடு..!". Update News 360 | Tamil News Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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  33. ^ "Sivakarthikeyan-Sudha Kongara project: Here is the full list of main cast expected to feature in SK 25". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  34. ^ "Sivakarthikeyan's SK25 with Sudha Kongara kickstarts shooting; Jayam Ravi and Atharvaa join in". PINKVILLA. 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  35. ^ "சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் 'புறநானூறு' படப்பிடிப்பு தொடக்கம்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  36. ^ "சிவகார்த்திகேயனின் 'SK25 படப்பிடிப்பு தொடக்கம்!". News7 Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  37. ^ Kumar, Akshay (2024-12-08). "Sivakarthikeyan teams up with Sudha Kongara, Jayam Ravi and Atharvaa for his 25th film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  38. ^ @gvprakash (1 January 2024). "#Suriya43 #GV100 first recording starts with our most successful combination singer @talktodhee …. Let's goooo . @Sudha_Kongara @Suriya_offl @rajsekarpandian" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Twitter.
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