Chief Minister M Karunanidhi launched the movie titled 'Thai Kaviyam' at a grand function in Chennai on Sunday.
Noted lyricist Pa Vijay will play the lead in the movie. It is an adaptation of Maxim Gorki's Russian novel The Mother. The Tamil version has been penned by Karunanidhi.
Directed by Bali Srirangam, the movie has musical score by Vidyasagar.
Speaking on the occasion, Karunanidhi expressed his confidence that the movie would be shaped well and become a huge hit. He also heaped laurels on Pa Vijay on the occasion.
On his part, Pa Vijay thanked the Chief Minister and recalled the rapport that he shares with Karunanidhi.
Noted lyricist Vaali had suggested that the lead character of the movie be named after the communist leader of Tamilnadu, Jeevanantham.
The function was attended by prominent film personalities and honchos of Tamil Film Producers Council.