Vana Yuddham

Vana Yuddham
Directed by A. M. R. Ramesh
Produced by A. M. R. Ramesh
V. Srinivas
Jagadeesh
Screenplay by A. M. R. Ramesh
Story by A. M. R. Ramesh
Starring Kishore
Arjun
Vijayalakshmi
Music by Sandeep Chowta
Cinematography Vijay Milton
Editing by Anthony
Studio Akshaya Creations
Sai Sri Cinemas
S Lad Entertainment
Language Tamil

Vana Yuddham (English: Forest war) is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh ,based on the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. Kishore plays the role of Veerappan in the film, which also features Arjun and Vijayalakshmi in the lead. It is made as a bilingual, being simultaneously shot in Kannada as Attahasa.[1][2][3]

Cast

Production

In March 2011, A. M. R. Ramesh confirmed that his next directorial would be based on Veerappan and that he had completed the scriptment,[4] while adding that Kishore had already agreed to play the lead role of Veerappan. Ramesh had been researching on Veerappan for 10 years and had spoken with several key people who were associated with him or involved in various incidents.[5] Ramesh clarified that he would just present the real happenings, without taking any sides.[6] Arjun bagged the role of the chief Special Task Force officer Vijayakumar.[7] Initial reports claimed that Bollywood actress Rani Mukherji was considered for the role of Veerappan's wife, Muthulakshmi.[8] Sources in July 2011 reported that Priyamani and Jayachitra were signed on to portray Muthulakshmi and the role of Chief Minister Jayalalitha, respectively.[9] Priyamani denied being part of the project, adding that she was not offered the role.[10] Subsequently, Vijayalakshmi was finalized for the role.[11] Although Ramesh wanted Akkineni Nageswara Rao to play Kannada actor Rajkumar,[12] who was kidnapped by Veerappan, Suresh Oberoi was eventually roped in,[13] while Sulakshana would play his wife Parvathamma.[14] Divya Spandana was initially supposed to enact the role of a journalist,[15] however the actress too dismissed the reports,[16] following which Nikita Thukral was approached for the role.[17] Lakshmi Rai then confirmed that she was offered the role.[18] Bhavana Rao, known under her stage name Shikha in Tamil cinema, revealed that she was playing a character called Chandhini, who was considered as "Veerappan's right-hand".[19] Former state minister Nagappa Maradagi, who also was abducted by Veerappan, and Shivakumar Mugilan, who was part of Veerappan's gang, were involved in the making of the film.[20]

Vijay Milton and Anthony were confirmed as the cinematographer and editor, respectively,[21] while Sandeep Chowta was signed on to compose the film's score, contrary to initial reports that suggested that Yuvan Shankar Raja was roped in as the music director.[22]

References

  1. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2639511.ece
  2. ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-11-04/veerappan-amr-ramesh-26-07-11.html
  3. ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veerappan’s-attahasa-rings-out-loud-724
  4. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-04/news-interviews/28658892_1_veerappan-forest-brigand-film
  5. ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-all-about-veerappan_1531073
  6. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69526.html
  7. ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-all-about-veerappan_1531073
  8. ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veerappan’s-attahasa-rings-out-loud-724
  9. ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-11-04/veerappan-amr-ramesh-26-07-11.html
  10. ^ http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/priyamani-veerappan-wife-300711.html
  11. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/69526.html
  12. ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-all-about-veerappan_1531073
  13. ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veerappan’s-attahasa-rings-out-loud-724
  14. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/veerappan-saga-on-screen-news-tamil-liljv6cihcf.html
  15. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-15/news-interviews/29777497_1_muthulakshmi-veerappan-kolathur-mani
  16. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-22/news-interviews/30310374_1_divya-spandana-veerappan-song
  17. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-15/news-interviews/30159925_1_nikitha-thukral-association-and-sign-producer-manju
  18. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news-interviews/30369947_1_film-amr-ramesh-veerappan
  19. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-06/news-interviews/30481058_1_k-town-three-films-veerappan
  20. ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veerappan’s-attahasa-rings-out-loud-724
  21. ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-all-about-veerappan_1531073
  22. ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-all-about-veerappan_1531073