Radharavi, Ramarajan and MS Baskar in a nonetheless from ‘Saamaniyan’
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Saamaniyan, the upcoming Tamil movie which marks the return of veteran actor Ramarajan after ten years, will probably be launched in theatres on May 23, the makers introduced on Tuesday.
Directed by Rakesh (Thambikottai, Maraindhirundhu Paarkum Marmam Enna), the movie options Naksha Saran as the feminine lead. The movie additionally stars Radharavi, MS Bhaskar, Raja Rani Pandian, Mime Gopi and others in pivotal roles.
Release date announcement poster of ‘Saamaniyan’
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At the teaser launch event that was held in September 2022, Ramarajan shared why he selected this script for his comeback. “I wanted to appear on the big screens only as the hero, and I didn’t want to compromise with this decision. More than proclaiming myself as a hero, I would state that story and screenplay are the real heroes of this movie,” he stated.
“I came across many scripts during these years but didn’t find them suitable for me. I was also clear that I shouldn’t be a part of movies that have bad values, as I am a hardcore follower of Puratchi Thalaivar MGR. That’s the reason behind my refraining from smoking and drinking,” he added.
“I have acted in 45 movies across 45 years. I have always appeared with clean-shaven looks, and this is the first time, you would find me sporting a bearded look. While the director was narrating the script, I was stunned by the interval block. I can confidently state that it will be the first-of-its-kind interval in Tamil cinema,” he added.
Saamaniyan has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja; that is a reunion between the composer and the actor after 25 years, because the 1999 movie Annan.
With cinematography by Arulchelvan and modifying by Ram Gopi, Saamaniyan is produced by V Mathiyalagan of Etcetera Entertainment. The movie will release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.