Samuthirakani has refuted reports that Thondan was a political film. Ever since the actor announced the film’s title, reports suggesting that the film would be politically motivated have been circulating.
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Samuthirakani told the Times of India, “It is about simple men, their lives, problems and pain. These are people who provide a service to the society; they might earn a less salaries, but they definitely get more satisfaction out of life.”
Samuthirakani plays an ambulance driver and Vikranth plays an attendant. Samuthirakani has also written and directed the film. According to reports, Ilaiyaraaja may be roped in to compose the music.
Earlier, Jayam Ravi had been cast as the male lead. However, Ravi has reportedly backed out of the project.
Samuthirakani has put his film Kitna on hold, and will resume work on it once Thondan is complete.