The shoot for director Milka S Selvakumar’s Sandi Muni is almost over. The upcoming horror-thriller stars Manisha Yadav in a dual-role with cinematographer-turned-actor Natraj in the lead. Yogi Babu, Super Subbarayan, Mayilsamy, Vasu Vikram and others play supporting roles.
The team recently shot the film’s grand climax scene in which Manisha Yadav dances in front of their family deity Muneeswaran, to fulfil a promise. Director Milka told Silverscreen, “She plays a teacher who is Natty’s ex-lover, and her second role is that of his wife. After the wife dies, her ghost stays with him, and the story is about all that comes in the way of Manisha and Natty’s love. It is not a revenge drama, and it shows the affection between a husband and wife. There are comedy and emotional elements.”
For the climax scene, a temple set with 30-foot Muni statue was erected in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, and Manisha danced with 40 dancers and 300 junior artistes for the song. The film has been shot in Palani, Kodaikanal, Chennai, Pollachi, and Ooty. “We’ve made four songs so far, and they’ve turned out really well. These were made to suit the story, and they are not build up songs or opening songs.”
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Super Subbarayan plays the villain, and there’s a parallel storyline where the hero must tackle him. Yogi Babu plays Manisha’s uncle and is central to the plot. Music is by Rishal Sai, and cinematography by Senthil Rajagopal. The film is produced by Sivaram Kumar. Post-production work is on. The shoot will complete in the next four days, and the makers are planning to release the film after elections in May.
Manisha Yadav shot to fame with her 2018 movie Oru Kuppai Kadhai, directed by Kaali Rangaswamy. She recently signed a film with Umapathy Ramaiah, directed by newcomer Mahesh. The film also stars Saaga fame Arya in the lead.