Kasethan Kadavulada (transl. Only money is god) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language heist comedy film produced and directed by R. Kannan. It is a remake of the 1972 Tamil film of the same name. The film stars Shiva and Priya Anand, with Yogi Babu, Urvashi, Karunakaran, Sivaangi Krishnakumar, Pugazh, Thalaivasal Vijay and Manobala in supporting roles. It revolves around a man collaborating with two men to steal money from his stepmother.
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Directed by | R. Kannan |
Based on | Kasethan Kadavulada by Chitralaya Gopu |
Produced by | R. Kannan |
Starring | Shiva Priya Anand |
Cinematography | Prasanna Kumar[1] |
Music by | Raj Pratap |
Production companies | Masala Pix MKRP Productions |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Principal photography began on 16 July 2021 and wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.
Three men: Ramu, Babu and Ramu's cousin, collaborate to steal money from Ramu's stepmother.[2][3]
On 7 July 2021, R. Kannan announced he would be remaking the 1972 Tamil film Kasethan Kadavulada, directing and producing the remake under his banner Masala Pix, with MKRP Productions co-producing. As part of the announcement, Shiva would play the lead role originally done by R. Muthuraman, with Yogi Babu and Urvashi reprising the roles by originally portrayed Thengai Srinivasan and Manorama.[4] Principal photography began on 16 July, along with the announcement that Priya Anand and Karunakaran would be reprising the roles originally played by Lakshmi and Srikanth. Sivaangi Krishnakumar was also announced in an undisclosed role.[5] Pugazh later joined the cast in the role of a hacker, a character not present in the original film,[6] and Thalaivasal Vijay said he would be reprising Venniradai Moorthy's role.[7] By 11 August, filming was 80% complete.[1] Most of the film was shot on a bungalow set erected by art director Rajkumar at East Coast Road.[8] Filming wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.[9]
The soundtrack is composed by debutant Raj Pratap, replacing Kannan (not the director) who was originally announced as composer.[3] It features a remix of "Jambulingame Jadaadaraa" from the original film.[8]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Indru Vandha" | Vaali | Chinmayi | 04:25 |
2. | "Jambulingame" | Vaali | Sathya Prakash, Diwakar, Kannan Narayanan | 4:09 |
Total length: | 04:25 |
Kasethan Kadavulada was scheduled to release in theatres on 7 October 2022,[10] but has since been indefinitely postponed, reportedly due to the success of Ponniyin Selvan: I resulting in non-availability of screens.[11] The film's post-theatrical television satellite rights were sold to Sun TV and the digital rights to Sun NXT.[12]
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