Nesippaya (transl. Will you love me?) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by XB Film Creators.[1] The film stars Akash Murali in his acting debut, alongside Aditi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu and Khushbu. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Om Prakash and Cameron Eric Bryson and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.[2]
| Nesippaya | |
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| Directed by | Vishnuvardhan |
| Written by | Vishnuvardhan Neelan Sekar |
| Produced by | S. Xavier Britto |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Om Prakash Cameron Eric Bryson |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | XB Film Creators |
| Distributed by | Romeo Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Akash Murali as Arjun[3]
- Aditi Shankar as Diya[4]
- R. Sarathkumar
- Prabhu
- Khushbu
- Kalki Koechlin as Indira, Portugal-based lawyer[5]
- Shiv Panditt
- Raja
- George Kora
Production
editDevelopment
editIn mid-April 2021, XB Film Creators announced their second project after Master under the tentative title Production No: 2 directed by Vishnuvardhan, introducing Akash Murali, son of actor Murali and the younger brother of Atharvaa.[3] Akash who had married Sneha in August 2020 is the daughter of the film's producer Xavier Britto.[6] Aditi Shankar was announced as the lead actress making her third venture, while she was simultaneously shooting for Maaveeran.[4][7] In November 2023, Shiv Panditt who was last seen in Leelai (2012) was speculated to make his return to Tamil Cinema after 12 years for a special appearance along with Kalki Koechlin who previously worked together in Shaitan (2011).[8] The official title was revealed in June 2024.[1][9] In early July 2024 it was confirmed that Kalki Koechlin who was earlier seen in Nerkonda Paarvai and Paava Kadhaigal is seen to have portrayed a role of a Portugal based lawyer named Indira.[5]
Music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, editor A. Sreekar Prasad, cinematographers Om Prakash and Cameron Eric Bryson and production designer Saravanan Vasanth were chosen for the technical crew.[2]
Filming
editDespite announcing in 2021, the principal photography commenced in March 2023 after a two-year delay. It was shot sporadically in several legs with filming locations including Portugal, Spain, and India, and wrapped by mid-February 2024.[10]
Music
edit| Nesippaya | ||||
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| Studio | U1 Records | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
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| Singles from Nesippaya | ||||
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The music and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja continuing his association with Vishnuvardhan.[11] The first single "Tholanja Manasu" released on 11 October 2024.[12] The second single "Solo Violin" is set to be released on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tholanja Manasu" | Pa. Vijay | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Solo Violin" | Pa. Vijay | Haricharan | 2:31 |
Release
editTheatrical
editNesippaya is scheduled to release in January 2025. Romeo Pictures acquired the distribution rights of the film in Tamil Nadu.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "'Nesippaya': First look of Vishnu Varadhan's film with Aditi Shankar, Akash Murali out". The Hindu. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Akash Murali-Aditi Shankar's Nesippaya teaser to be out on this date". Cinema Express. 23 September 2024. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Atharvaa's brother Akash Murali to debut in Vishnuvardhan's direction". Times of India. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Aditi Shankar will be Akash's love interest in his debut film with Vishnuvardhan". Times of India. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Kalki Koechlin joins the cast of Vishnuvardhan's 'Nesippaya'". Times of India. 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Master producers to launch Akash Murali under Vishnuvardhan's direction". Cinema Express. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Vishnu Varadhan to helm debut film of Murali's son Akash; Aditi Shankar to play female lead". The Hindu. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "'Shaitan' co-stars Kalki Koechlin and Shiv Panditt reunite for THIS film - EXCLUSIVE!". 14 November 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "அப்பாவின் கடைசி தருணம்... தம்பி ஆகாஷின் முதல் பட விழாவில் எமோஷ்னலாக பேசி கலங்கிய அதர்வா முரளி!". Asianet News (in Tamil). 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Akash Murali & Aditi Shankar's film Vishnuvardhan to move abroad". Times of India. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (9 October 2024). "Nesippaya first single to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (11 October 2024). "'Tholanja Manasu' from Vishnu Vardhan's Nesippaya out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 October 2024). "'Solo Violin' from Nesippaya to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (18 December 2024). "Vishnu Vardhan's Nesippaya gets a release window". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 December 2024.