Actors Jai and Anjali, who last acted together in Engeyum Eppodhum (2011), have been cast in a horror film directed by debutante Sinish. Set in the year 1989, this will be a period film, and will be shot entirely in Kodaikanal. The film went on floors today, after an official pooja was held in Chennai.
Speaking to Silverscreen.in, director Sinish said, “The screenplay of the film will have the same formula as successful horror films of the past, but the plot of the film is completely different. Jai, the lead, will be seen in a look nobody has tried in Kollywood so far. There are some good twists in the screenplay and the visuals will definitely stand out.”
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The film is being produced by TN Arun Balaji and Kandasamy Nandhakumar of 70 MM Films, along with stunt choreographer-turned-actor Dhilip Subbarayan of Farmer’s Master Plan Production. The technical crew includes cinematographer R Saravanan, editor Ruben, stunt choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan, dance choreographer Sherif, costume designer NJ Sathya, and art director Shakthi Venkataraj.
Jai’s most recent films, Valiyavan and Pugazh, did not do well at the box-office. In addition to this film, he will also act opposite Pranitha in Enakku Vaitha Adimaigal, a comedy directed by Mahendran Rajamani.
Anjali, who was praised by critics for her performance in Iraivi, is also acting in Yaar Nee, Kaanbathu Poi, and Chitrangada in Telugu.