Kamal Haasan marked his 71st birthday with a special announcement as his upcoming film Sandiyar, directed by SU Arun Kumar, officially went on floors. The makers confirmed the start of production on November 7, bringing together the veteran actor and the filmmaker for their first collaboration.
The upcoming action drama is expected to revolve around revenge and retribution, with action playing a significant role in its narrative.
The title has also attracted attention as Sandiyar was the original name chosen for Kamal Haasan’s 2004 film Virumaandi, before it was changed following objections at the time.
Anirudh Ravichander and Anbariv join the project
The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander, while popular stunt choreography duo Anbariv will design its action sequences. The technical crew includes Sunil KS as cinematographer, CS Balachandar as production designer and Amritha Ram as costume designer.
The project is produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran under Raaj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media, in association with AP International Films and Homescreen Entertainment.
SU Arun Kumar calls collaboration a special opportunity
Director SU Arun Kumar, known for films such as Sethupathi, Chithha and Veera Dheera Sooran, shared an emotional note about working with Kamal Haasan. He described the actor as a major creative influence and expressed excitement about the opportunity to direct someone he considers a mentor.
With filming now underway, further details about the supporting cast, storyline and release schedule are yet to be announced.