Actor-director Samuthirakani tasted huge success with his recent release 'Appa' which was laden with many relevant messages about child growth and education system. The film completed 75 days run in theaters which is a phenomenal achievement for any film these days.
Samuthirkani's next release will be 'Kolanji' directed by Dhanaram Saravanan and produced by Naveen of 'Moodarkoodam' fame. He is also acting in a few other films.
Now Samuthirakani who won this year's National Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his spell binding performance in 'Visaranai' has committed to act in a new film titled as 'Aan Devathai'. This film will be directed by Samuthikrani's erstwhile colleague Thamira who directed 'Rettaisuzhi' starring Iyakkunar Sigaram K.Balachander and Iyakkunar Imayam Bharathiraja in lead roles. The film released in 2010 and the director is making a comeback after a long gap of six years.
It is worth recalling that Thamira and Samuthirakani are the former Associate directors of Balachander.
'Aan Devathai' will have Samuthirakani and Ramya Pandian of 'Joker' fame in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Kavin, Kasthuri. 'Poo' Ramu, Ilavarasu and many others.
The film is completely based in Chennai. The film will deal with the impact of Globalisation and Urbanisation in the lives of common man in cities like Chennai.
It will also speak about the differences between a child brought up by a single mother and a child brought up by a single father.
'Aan Devathai' will be produced by Thamira in association with Fakrudheen under his newly launched banner Sigaram Cinemas, named in memory his Guru K.Balachander.
Ghibran will be rendering the musical score for this film. Vijay Milton will take care of cinematography. Mu.Kasi Viswanathan is in-charge of Editing. Johnson is the Art director. Run Ravi will design the stunt sequences.