Rathnam
First look poster
Directed byHari
Written byHari
Produced byKaarthekeyan Santhanam
Alankar Pandian
Starring
CinematographyM. Sukumar
Edited byT. S. Jay
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
Production
companies
Release date
  • 26 April 2024 (2024-04-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Rathnam (transl. Gem) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Hari. It is jointly produced by Kaarthekeyan Santhanam and Alankar Pandian under Stone Bench Films, Zee Studios and Invenio Origin. The film stars Vishal in the titular role, alongside Priya Bhavani Shankar, Ramachandra Raju, Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Yogi Babu.

The film was officially announced in April 2023 under the tentative title Vishal 34, as it is Vishal's 34th film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in December 2023. Principal photography commenced in July 2023. It was shot sporadically in several legs, with filming locations including Thoothukudi, Trichy, Karaikudi, Vellore, Tirupati, Chennai, and wrapped by late-January 2024. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, cinematography handled by M. Sukumar, editing by T. S. Jay. The action sequences were conceived and supervised by Peter Hein, Kanal Kannan, Dhilip Subbarayan, and Vicky.

Rathnam is scheduled to release in theatres on 26 April 2024.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

On 23 April 2023, Vishal Film Factory announced that its founder, Vishal, was to join hands with director Hari for an upcoming project, tentatively titled Vishal 34. The project marks as Vishal's third film with Hari after Thaamirabharani (2007) and Poojai (2014). The shooting was reported to commence after Vishal finishes his commitments to Mark Antony (2023).[4] A muhurat puja was held on 23 April.[5] In mid June, Priya Bhavani Shankar was reported to play the lead female role, playing so under Hari's direction for the second time after Yaanai (2022).[6] In July, she was confirmed doing the role. Reportedly, the team was in talks with Sai Pallavi and Aishwarya Lekshmi to play the lead female role before finalising Priya.[7] In early July, Devi Sri Prasad was chosen to compose the soundtrack and background scores for the film.[8]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 16 July 2023, with the first schedule in Chennai.[9] In August, the location was changed to Thoothukudi. The schedule reportedly featured an action sequence.[10] On 29 August, Vishal, via X (formerly Twitter), revealed that the schedule had concluded.[11] The second schedule commenced in early October in a village in Tutukorin called Kimarasakkanapuram. Vishal had helped the villagers there to get a drinking water facility during the schedule.[12] Principal photography wrapped by 23 January 2024.[13]

Music

The music and background score is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, in his sixth collaboration with Hari after Aaru (2005), Singam (2010), Venghai (2011), Singam II (2013) and Saamy Square (2018); maiden with Vishal.[14] The first look song "Vaarai Rathnam" was released on 1 January 2024.[15]The first single "Don't Worry Da Machi" was released on 9 March 2024.[16]

Later, the production house announced that the audio rights for the film were acquired by Aditya Music.[17]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vaarai Rathnam"VivekaShenbagaraj2:48
2."Don't Worry Da Machi"VivekaDevi Sri Prasad3:34

Release

Theatrical

Rathnam is scheduled to release on April 26 in theatres.[18]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai.[citation needed]

Marketing

On 1 December 2023,the teaser of the film revealing the title was released.[19]

References

  1. ^ "Vishal's Rathnam seals its release date". 123Telugu. 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Vishal 34: Gautham Menon and Samuthirakani join forces with Vishal". OTTPlay. 15 October 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Yogi Babu presents a wonderful gift for Vishal". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ "It's official! 'Poojai' duo Vishal and director Hari reunite for the third time". The Times of India. 23 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  5. ^ "'Vishal 34': Actor Vishal reunites with director Hari for his next". The Hindu. 23 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Priya Bhavani Shankar is likely to play the female lead in Vishal's film with director Hari". The Times of India. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Priya Bhavani Shankar to play the female lead in #Vishal34". The Times of India. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Devi Sri Prasad to compose music for Vishal's film with Hari". The Times of India. 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  9. ^ B, Satya (16 July 2023). "Vishal 34: Bloody Stethoscope!". Gulte. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Vishal shooting action sequences for director Hari's 'Vishal 34'". The Times of India. 12 August 2023. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Vishal wraps up the first schedule of #Vishal34". The Times of India. 29 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Vishal shoots for 'Vishal 34' in Kumarasakkanapuram, helps villagers to set up a drinking water facility". The Times of India. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  13. ^ https://twitter.com/VishalKOfficial/status/1749651046149005765?t=qk3oi6qMQ8opTqfDBLphDw&s=19. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ "Devi Sri Prasad to compose music for Vishal's film with Hari". The Times of India. 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Vaarai Rathnam - the action-packed song from Vishal's 'Rathnam'". The Times of India. 1 January 2024.
  16. ^ "First single from Vishal's Rathnam to be out on this date". Cinema Express. 7 March 2024.
  17. ^ Stone Bench Creations [@stonebenchers] (17 January 2024). "#Rathnam - Audio rights bagged by @adityamusic. Get ready for the big update soon!" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 January 2024 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Kollywood, Only (23 January 2024). "Rathnam: Vishal starrer gets wrapped up, to release in May!". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Vishal film with director Hari titled 'Rathnam'". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

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