Actor Vishal and director Hari, who previously collaborated on super hit movies ‘Thamirabharani’ and ‘Poojai’, have now come together for ‘Rathnam’. This high-voltage action flick is being produced by Stone Bench Films Kaarthekeyan Santhanam in association with Zee Studios South. Invenio Origin Alankar Pandian and Kalyan Subramaniam have co-produced this much awaited film. Fans can mark their calendars as ‘Rathnam’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 26, 2024. The entire team gathered to meet the press and media fraternity in Chennai Thursday evening, where they shared their experiences from working on this exciting project.
Producer Karthikeyan Santhanam said, “I had never imagined about getting a chance to produce a movie with Vishal sir as hero and Hari sir as director. Vishal was the one who recommended Hari as director for this project. It’s a blessing for me to work with these icons. It’s a team work made with complete joy and satisfaction. I thank my brother-in-law Karthik Subbaraj and my family for this opportunity.”
Invenio Origin’s Alankar Pandian said,
“It’s a honour to be collaborating with Stone Bench for the second time after ‘Jigarthanda Double X’. Vishal-Hari combination has been my favourite and it’s a privilege to be a part of this project. Just like every fan, I am looking forward to the grand success of this film, and we at Zee Studios extend our gratitude to everyone involved.”
Zee Studios’ Vinod C J said,
Vishal is my friend of 6 years, we were talking about doing a film, and only then he introduced Hari sir. I am a big fan of Hari Sir films. It was a great pleasure to join such a successful partnership. Working with Stonebench Films and Invenio Origin has been a pleasure. Fans will surely celebrate this film. Thanks to everyone.
Cinematographer Sukumar said, “Hari sir has put in an unprecedented amount of effort on this film. We accomplished a remarkable stunt scene in one go. Vishal sir, with his unwavering enthusiasm, consistently delivers outstanding performances regardless of the number of takes. After Vijay sir, Vishal sir exudes an incredible amount of energy. Without doubt, the film will be well-received by all. Thank you for your support.”
Stunt Master Kanal Kannan said, “I had the privilege of working with Hari sir for the first time in ‘Poojai’ and now this marks our third collaboration. Similarly, my initial project with Vishal was ‘Sandakozhi’, and his energy remains unchanged even today. In this film, we were challenged with an action scene that had to be captured in a single shot. To achieve this, we dedicated an entire day to rehearsals and put in immense effort to bring it to life. Hari sir’s movies have always been sensational, and I believe this particular film will surpass any other in terms of its impact.”
Choreographer Dinesh said, “Ever since Hari sir’s ‘Saamy’, I have had a strong desire to be a part of his projects, and it is truly wonderful to have the opportunity to work with him in multiple films. His work pace is truly remarkable, and it has remained unaffected even after years of relentless dedication. I have closely observed Vishal sir’s growth since his debut film ‘Chellamey’, and I hold a great admiration for him. I have known Devi Sri Prasad sir since my school days and have collaborated with him on numerous Telugu movies. The experience of working on ‘Rathnam’ has been quite comfortable, and I sincerely hope that everyone will thoroughly enjoy this movie.”
Producer G Dhananjayan said, “Hari sir, who has delivered remarkable blockbuster hits in Tamil cinema, has presented an exceptionally well-crafted trailer for his upcoming film. It is evident that this film is bound to be a phenomenal success. Recently, Vishal sir gave an interview that has now become viral. In his interview, he mentioned that the film may encounter some challenges, but it will undoubtedly be a tremendous hit. I kindly request Vishal sir to consider a Rs 300 crore mark film after the Rs 100 crore mark with ‘Mark Antony,’ without any intentions on politics. This is merely a humble request. Unfortunately, Tamil cinema has not witnessed a hit film recently. I extend my best wishes to ‘Rathnam’ to break that streak and become a resounding success at the box office.”
Producer Kathiresan said, “‘Thamirabharani’ and ‘Poojai’ achieved great success, and I handled the area distribution for both films. Bringing back that successful partnership in the film industry is truly rewarding. Vishal, despite his many physical scars, puts in a lot of effort. Let’s hope for a major success for this movie.”
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