The first look poster of Veerappanin Gajana, the upcoming Tamil film starring actor Yogi Babu, was released on social media on Sunday.
The film, directed by debutant filmmaker Yash, is produced by Prabadish Samz, who has also written the story and screenplay along with the line producer of the film, Gowtham Raj.
In a conversation with Silverscreen India, Gowtham Raj, who has previously directed Jyothika-starrer Raatchasi (2019), said about the upcoming film, “It is an adventure-themed film, like Jumanji and Jungle Cruise. It is based on a treasure hunt concept, where there are many obstacles that the characters face.”
Exaplining the title of the film, Gowthan said “Since Veerappan (a bandit and sandalwood smuggler) is a known personality locally here, and there is a myth that he has buried his treasures somewhere in the forests, the film is a fictional take on a hunt for this treasure. This film sheds some positive light on Veerappan.”
Apart from Yogi Babu who will be essaying a role of a YouTuber in the film, Mottai Rajender, Deva, Rajesh, Pooja, and Jeevitha will also feature in prominent roles. “Director Velu Prabhakar will play the role of the mentor in this hunt. Along with him, other characters will play those who are in search of the treasure,” he added.
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Gowtham Raj and Prabadish began to write the script for Veerappanin Gajana in November 2020 and the film went on floors in January. It was shot by cinematographer Gopi Duraisamy in Tenkasi and Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, Talakadu in Karnataka, and in the forests of Sathyamangalam. The team is set to shoot in Talakona also. The writer mentioned, “We are yet to get the permission to shoot at Talakona, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Yogi Babu’s portions are set to be shot there, in deep forests. About 60% of shooting is over, and we have to shoot for CGI (graphics) portions. We are looking to complete the shoot by this month and go for post-production by October or November since the film relies heavily on CGI.”
The makers are looking to release Veerappanin Gajana in theatres.