The countdown has begun for Mani Ratnam’s new film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. For fans of the maverick Tamil director, the anticipation is sky high. Celebrated for his engaging stories that are diverse in content and narration, he pushes the envelope every time with something new.
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is as star-studded as they come: From veterans of his earlier films like Prakash Raj, Arvind Swami, and Jayasudha to repeat actors such as Aditi Rao Hydari, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam promises some stunning performances. Other cast members include established actors Jyotika, Vijay Sethupathy, Arun Vijay, Aishwarya Rajesh, Thiagarajan, as well as Malayalam actor Sarath Appani of Angamaly Diaries and newcomer Dayana Erappa.
You can watch the official trailer here.
There’s also the second trailer which recently came out. The trailer packs a lot of action after dark, with fights in dimly lit alleys and shootouts in crowded bazaars.
The film is a family drama with gangster elements. The ever-versatile actor Prakash Raj plays Senapathi, the patriarch and a business magnate. The trailers suggest a murky side to the enterprise. Veteran Telugu actress Jayasudha is Senapathi’s wife, who will be in her second film with Ratnam after Alaipayuthe.
The film has been produced by Lyca. With music by AR Rahman and cinematography by Santosh Sivan, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam will release on September 27.
