Maaveeran (2023)
Maaveeran is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Madonne Ashwin and produced by Shanthi Talkies. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Mysskin, Yogi Babu, Saritha, Sunil, Monisha Blessy, Vijay Sethupathi, and Ravi Teja. The film's music is composed by Bharath Shankar, and the cinematography is handled by Sukumar.
The film is a remake of the 1986 Tamil film of the same name, which starred Rajinikanth and Ambika. The remake will see Sivakarthikeyan play a dual role, and will also feature Mysskin in a negative role.
Maaveeran is scheduled to be released on 14 July 2023.
Background
The original Maaveeran was a critical and commercial failure, but it has since gained a cult following. The film's director, Rajasekhar, had previously directed the successful film Ninaivellam (1982), and he was hoping to replicate that success with Maaveeran. However, the film was plagued by problems during production, and it was ultimately released in a truncated form.
Remake
The remake of Maaveeran has been in the works for several years, and it was originally scheduled to be released in 2020. However, the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The remake will be directed by Madonne Ashwin, who previously directed the critically acclaimed film Mandela (2013). Ashwin has said that he is a fan of the original Maaveeran, and he is eager to make a film that will be both faithful to the original and also appeal to a modern audience.
Cast and crew
The cast of the remake includes Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Mysskin, Yogi Babu, Saritha, Sunil, Monisha Blessy, Vijay Sethupathi, and Ravi Teja. Sivakarthikeyan will be playing a dual role in the film, and he will be seen in both a comedic and a dramatic avatar. Mysskin will be playing the villain in the film, and he is expected to bring his own unique brand of intensity to the role.
The music for the film is being composed by Bharath Shankar, who previously composed the music for the films Remo (2016) and 2.0 (2018). The cinematography for the film is being handled by Sukumar, who is known for his work in films such as Rangasthalam (2018) and Pushpa: The Rise (2022).
Release
Maaveeran is scheduled to be released on 14 July 2023. The film will be released in Tamil and Telugu languages.
Maaveeran is a remake of a cult classic, and it has the potential to be a major success. The film has a strong cast and crew, and it is being directed by a talented filmmaker. The film is also scheduled to be released during the peak summer season, which is usually a good time for Tamil films.
I am looking forward to seeing Maaveeran when it is released. I think it has the potential to be a great film, and I am excited to see what Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, and Mysskin do with their respective roles.