'Kathiravan' Launched in Dubai: Vetri Sudaly and Varsha Bollamma to Lead New Tamil Actioner
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DUBAI: The South Indian film industry witnessed a grand start to its latest ambitious project, 'Kathiravan', with a star-studded launch ceremony held in the UAE. The film's official "Pooja" took place at the Sharjah Golden Tulip Hotel, attended by prominent figures from the film industry and media.
Produced by Shyam Kumar S. under the banner of SM Productions, the film marks the directorial debut of Abhi Balakrishnan, who has also penned the script.
The Star Cast
The movie features Vetri Sudaly, known for his critically acclaimed performances in 8 Thottakkal and Jiivi, in the lead role. He is paired with popular actress Varsha Bollamma. The project boasts a massive ensemble of South Indian talent, including:
Redin Kingsley, Manikandan, Sakshi Agarwal
Neha Saxena, Tamilselvi, Arjun Nandakumar
Sreedevi Anil, Avan Pookoth
The film also serves as a launchpad for newcomers Sinu Siddharth, Poorna Raveendran, and Amritha Manoj.
A Powerhouse Technical Team
'Kathiravan' brings together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema behind the scenes:
Music: The film's soundtrack and score are composed by South Indian music sensation Sam C.S. (Vikram Vedha, RDX).
Action: High-octane stunts will be choreographed by renowned stunt director Dhilip Subbarayan (Leo, Vikram).
Cinematography: Handled by Selvakumar S.
Editing: Managed by the acclaimed director and editor Don Max.
Technical Credits at a Glance
| Department | Name |
| Production | SM Productions |
| Art | Shiva Yadav |
| Choreography | Viji Sathish |
| Costumes | Ramya Shekhar |
| Makeup | Manu Mohan |
| VFX | Tony Magmith |
| Stills | Sampath Narayanan |
| Associate Directors | Paneerdas, Mukesh Murali |
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