Madras Talkies, the production house of renowned director Mani Ratnam, has officially announced that A R Rahman, an Oscar winner, will compose the music for Ratnam’s upcoming movie. The film will star Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in lead roles. Reports clarifying earlier rumors confirmed that A R Rahman, not Sai Abhyankkar, would be the music composer for this romantic film.
The announcement was made on social media by Madras Talkies, welcoming Sony Music South as the audio partner for the film. The project, presented by Lyca Productions, is set to be a Mani Ratnam directorial with music by A R Rahman. Shooting for the movie, featuring Vijay Sethupathi, is scheduled to commence this summer, possibly in July.
Vijay Sethupathi, who has previously worked with Mani Ratnam in ‘Chekka Chevantha Vaanam,’ expressed admiration for the director’s efficiency. Sethupathi mentioned in an interview that he had requested to read the script with Ratnam to better understand the role expectations. Additionally, Sai Pallavi is confirmed to play the female lead in the film.
