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| Benz | |
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| Directed by | Bakkiyaraj Kannan |
| Screenplay by | Bakkiyaraj Kannan |
| Story by | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Goutham George |
| Edited by | Philomin Raj |
| Music by | Sai Abhyankkar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Benz is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, who co-wrote the film with Lokesh Kanagaraj, and produced by Passion Studios, The Route and G Squad. The film stars Raghava Lawrence in the titular role. It is the fourth instalment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), and the first one not directed by Lokesh.
The film was officially announced in April 2024, and its inclusion in the LCU was announced that October. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar (in his film debut), cinematography will be handled by Goutham George and editing by Philomin Raj.
Cast
edit- Raghava Lawrence as Benz
Production
editIn September 2022, two months after the release of Gulu Gulu, it was reported that director Rathna Kumar would collaborate with actor Raghava Lawrence for a potential project and Lokesh Kanagaraj, whom Kumar had earlier worked with in Master (2021) and Vikram (2022), was reported to have written the script.[1] Following the release of Rudhran in early 2023, Lawrence confirmed that he would be appearing in a film to be directed by Kumar and produced and written by Lokesh.[2]
On 14 April 2024, coinciding with the occasion of Tamil New Year, Lokesh officially announced his second production after Fight Club (2023) under his G Squad banner, which co-produced it with Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under Passion Studios and The Route banners respectively.[3][4] The film was titled Benz with Lawrence in the lead role.[5][6] It was revealed to be co-written and directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, and Lokesh was credited as the story writer.[7][8] Lokesh's norm editor Philomin Raj was retained for the project, while cinematographer Goutham George, art director Jacki and publicity designer Amudhan Priyan were revealed as a part of the technical crew.[9]
Music
editThe music is composed by independent musician Sai Abhyankkar in his debut as a music composer for a feature film.[10][11] The audio rights were purchased by Think Music India.[9]
Marketing
editOn 29 October 2024, coinciding with Lawrence's birthday, Lokesh released a glimpse-video confirming Benz as the latest and fifth addition to his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) after Kaithi (2019), Vikram and Leo. It is the first LCU film not directed by Lokesh. The glimpse-video featuring Lokesh welcoming Lawrence to the LCU followed by the actor playing a chef holding a gun in one hand with blood stains all over his white dress was released.[12][13]
Release
editThe post-theatrical streaming rights have been purchased by Netflix.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Rathna Kumar to direct Raghava Lawrence in his next; Lokesh Kanagaraj takes the responsibility". The Times of India. 16 September 2022. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj to produce Raghava Lawrence's next with Rathna Kumar". Cinema Express. 16 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (14 April 2024). "Lokesh Kanagaraj's second production venture titled Benz, Raghava Lawrence to star as lead". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj to produce Raghava Lawrence's next". Cinema Express. 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj Joins Forces With Raghava Lawrence For His Next Production Venture Benz. See POST". Times Now. 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj Announces His Next Production Venture, Benz, With Raghava Lawrence". News18. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "'Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's next with Raghava Lawrence titled 'Benz'". The Times of India. 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Trisha (14 April 2024). "'Benz': Lokesh Kanagaraj announces new film with Raghava Lawrence". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b Think Music India (5 November 2024). Benz - Announcement Promo | Raghava Lawrence | Lokesh Kanakaraj | Bakkiyaraj Kannan | Sai Abhyankkar. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (3 November 2024). "Sai Abhyankkar to make his debut as a composer with Lokesh Kanagaraj's Benz". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Roopa (4 November 2024). "I'm happy to be the third music composer in LCU: Sai Abhyankkar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Vineeta (30 October 2024). "Actor Raghava Lawrence enters Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe with Benz". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (30 October 2024). "Benz teaser unveiled: Raghava Lawrence joins Lokesh Kanagaraj's LCU". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 October 2024). "Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 November 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.