Rajakili is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film directed by Umapathy Ramaiah and written, scored by Thambi Ramaiah.[1] The film stars Thambi Ramaiah and Samuthirakani in the lead roles and produced by Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions.[2] Other cast members include Suveta Shrimpton, Miyashree Sowmya, M. S. Bhaskar, Daniel Balaji, Pala. Karuppiah, Ilavarasu, Aadukalam Naren, Krish, Praveen G and others in supporting roles. The technical work consists of cinematography by Kedarnath and S. Gopinath, background music by Sai Dinesh, audio by Tapas Nayak, and editing by R Sudharshan.[3]
| Rajakili | |
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| Directed by | Umapathy Ramaiah |
| Written by | Thambi Ramaiah (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Umapathy Ramaiah |
| Story by | Thambi Ramaiah |
| Produced by | Suresh Kamatchi |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Kedarnath S S. Gopinath |
| Edited by | R Sudharshan |
| Music by | Thambi Ramaiah |
Production company | V House Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Rajakili is scheduled to release in theatres on 13 December 2024.
Cast
edit- Thambi Ramaiah as Murugappa Sendrayar
- Samuthirakani as Anandan
- Suveta Shrimpton
- Miyashree Sowmya
- M. S. Bhaskar
- Daniel Balaji
- Pala. Karuppiah
- Ilavarasu
- Aadukalam Naren
- Deepa Shankar
- Krish
- Aruldoss
- Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran
- Praveen G
- Suresh Kamatchi
- VJ Andrews
Production
editDevelopment
editOn 3 August 2022, Thambi Ramaiah's directorial film Rajakili was launched in Chennai after a muhurat puja, with his son Umapathy Ramaiah making his debut as the co-director.[4] In the first-look poster that was released on 8 November 2022, it was revealed that Umapathy would be directing the film, while Thambi Ramaiah will be handling the story, dialogues, lyrics, and music.[5] The film stars Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah in the lead roles,[6] who are known for their combinations in Saattai (2012), Appa (2013), Adutha Saattai (2019) and Vinodhaya Sitham (2021).[7][8] The film also stars Suveta Shrimpton, Miyashree Sowmya, M. S. Bhaskar, Daniel Balaji, Pala. Karuppiah, Ilavarasu, Aadukalam Naren, Krish, Praveen G and others in supporting roles.[9]
The film is produced by Suresh Kamatchi under his V House productions banner[10] and the technical work consists of cinematography by Kedarnath and S. Gopinath, background music by Sai Dinesh, audio by Tapas Nayak, and editing by R Sudharshan.[11]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began after a formal muhurat puja on 3 August 2022 in Chennai.[4]
Music
editThe soundtrack is composed by Thambi Ramaiah making his second film as music composer after Maniyar Kudumbam (2018), while the background music is scored by Sai Dinesh.[12][13]
Release
editTheatrical
editRajakili is scheduled to release in theatres on 13 December 2024[14] while it was earlier scheduled for release on 29 November 2024.[15] The film received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[16]
References
edit- ^ மலர், மாலை (2 March 2023). "உலகத்துல எல்லாமே ரெண்டு! வைரலாகும் சமுத்திரக்கனி பட டீசர்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ DIN (2 March 2023). "கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் தம்பி ராமையாவின் 'ராஜாகிளி' டீசர்". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (27 February 2023). "Samuthirakani- Thambi Ramaiah's Rajakili teaser to be out soon". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Samuthirakani to play the lead role in Thambi Ramaiah's directorial film 'Raja Kili'". The Times of India. 4 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Actor Umapathy turns director with Raja Kili". DTNext. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Samuthirakani & Thambi Ramaiah's 'Rajakili' teaser". The Times of India. 1 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "'Rajakili' first look: Samuthirakani supports the homeless while Thambi Ramaiah plays an interesting character". The Times of India. 9 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 November 2022). "Samuthirakani- Thambi Ramaiah's Rajakili first look out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ DIN (15 November 2024). "ராஜாகிளி ரிலீஸ் தேதி!". Dinamani (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (1 March 2023). "Samuthirakani- Thambi Ramaiah's Rajakili teaser out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (20 June 2024). "Samuthirakani-Thambi Ramaiah's Rajakili gets a release window". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ மலர், மாலை (20 June 2024). "தம்பி ராமையாவின் `ராஜாகிளி' வெளியான புது அப்டேட்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ R, Priyadarshini. "Rajakili Movie : தம்பி ராமையா மகன் இயக்கிய ராஜாக்கிளி படம் விரைவில் ரிலீஸ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "உமாபதி இயக்கத்தில் தம்பி ராமையா- சமுத்திர கனி நடிக்கும் ராஜாகிளி படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்!". Times Now Tamil (in Tamil). 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (16 November 2024). "Samuthirakani-Thambi Ramaiah's Rajakili gets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (4 July 2023). "Rajakili passes censor formalities". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 18 July 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.