Chennai Singapore
| Chennai 2 Singapore | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abbas Akbar |
| Produced by | Media Development Authority, Singapore |
| Starring |
Gokul Anju Kurian |
| Music by | Ghibran |
| Cinematography | Mukesh |
| Edited by | Praveen K. L. |
Production company |
Comicbook Films India Private Ltd |
Release dates |
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| Country | India, Singapore |
| Language | Tamil |
Chennai 2 Singapore is an upcoming Tamil film written and directed by Abbas Akbar, featuring Sathya and Hebah Patel in the lead roles.[1] The film is produced by the Media Development Authority, Singapore and is the first collaboration between the Tamil and Singaporean film industries.[2][3]
Cast
- Gokul
- Anju Kurian
- Rajesh
Plot
The film’s story is said to be a romantic comedy about a struggling Indian filmmaker, Harish, who makes his way to Singapore to look for investors to finance his dream movie. A series of misfortunes foils his plans. However, with the help of Vaanambaadi, an eccentric Singaporean cameraman, Harish almost realises his dream. But then he meets a girl. And everything takes a twisted turn into a madcap journey about life, death and everything else.[4]
Production
The film's director Abbas Akbar secured a fund from the Media Development Authority in Singapore to make the film, while he also sold his house to raise funds.[5] The first schedule began in Chennai and was completed by September 2014.[6] The second schedule of the film began in October 2014 in Singapore and featured a combination of cast members from India and Singapore.[7][8]
In January 2016, Ghibran revealed that the team would take a road trip encompassing six countries to release the film's songs.[9]
Audio Launch
Music composer, Mohamaad Ghibran announced on his social media pages that the audio launch will be done through a road trip from Chennai to Singapore. Ghibran and director Abbas Akbar will be undertaking the cross-country trip from Chennai through Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The film has six songs and they are planning to release a song every time they each a new country. The trip is expected to begin in February.[10]
Engaging his fans and friends through his social media pages, Ghibran asked for advice about the road trip. He has also sent a wish for Ajith Kumar, known for his road skills, to offer his advice.[11]
The music for the film was composed by Ghibran.[12]
References
- ↑ "'Chennai Singapore' with Sathya, Ghibran and co.". behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Singapore is new hub for Indian cinema- Nikkei Asian Review". Asia.nikkei.com. 2015-10-22.
- ↑ Nikhil Raghavan. "Etcetera: Tamannaah upbeat Baahubali". The Hindu.
- ↑ Muhammad, Fairoz (11 Jan 2016). அபாஸ் அக்பரின் கைவண்ணத்தில் உருவாகும் 'சென்னை2சிங்கப்பூர்'. Tamil Murasu.
- ↑ "Indian movies being made in Singapore". BBC News.
- ↑ "Now, tamil filmmakers eye japan as the next market". The Times of India.
- ↑ "‘Chennai Singapore’ makers hope to popularise Singapore". The Indian Express. 15 September 2014.
- ↑ "Details about the upcoming Tamil Movie Chennai to Singapore". behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "Ghibran's road trip from Chennai to Singapore". Sify.com.
- ↑ "Ghibran's road trip from Chennai to Singapore". Sify. 6 January 2016.
- ↑ "Ghibran wishes for a dose of advice from Thala Ajith". Only Kollywood. 4 January 2016.
- ↑ "Ghibran to compose for Chennai Singapore". The Times of India.