G V Prakash's 'Ninja' begins shoot with pooja in Thanjavur
Synopsis
G V Prakash Kumar was first hired as composer for 'Ninja' — then became its hero. With National Award-winning producer K. S. Sinish backing the project and Sean Roldan replacing G V Prakash on the music front, the family entertainer directed by Murugu has quietly assembled a crew with serious pedigree before its first clap even fell.
Key Takeaways
G V Prakash Kumar stars as the lead in 'Ninja' , a role he took on after initially being signed as the film's music composer.
The film commenced its first schedule with a pooja at Sripathy Cinemas , Thanjavur , on 24 August ; the schedule is reportedly 20 days long.
Sean Roldan has been brought on board to score the music after G V Prakash moved to the lead actor's role.
Prarthana , known for 'Parking' and 'Love Today' , plays the female lead opposite G V Prakash .
The film is produced by S.
Sinish — the latter also produced the National Award-winning 'Parking' .
The supporting cast includes Radha Ravi , Devadarshini , Dheepa Ramanujam , Jenson Diwakar , and Kalyani Natarajan .
Actor and National Award-winning music director G V Prakash Kumar has stepped into the lead role of 'Ninja', a family entertainer directed by Murugu, as the film kicked off its first schedule with a traditional pooja ceremony at Sripathy Cinemas in Thanjavur on Monday, 24 August. Actress Prarthana plays the female lead in the project, which is described as a light-hearted, wholesome romantic family entertainer.
How It Came Together
G V Prakash Kumar was originally approached to compose the music for 'Ninja'. He subsequently transitioned into the lead actor's role, a casting shift that has generated considerable buzz around the project. Acclaimed composer Sean Roldan has stepped in to score the film's music.
Prarthana, best known for her work in 'Love Today', 'Parking', and 'Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil', brings a strong track record to the project. Notably, 'Parking' was a National Award-winning film produced by K. S. Sinish, who is also co-producing 'Ninja'.
Production and Technical Team
The film is produced by S. Sai Devanand and K. S. Sinish under the banners of Soldiers' Factory and Learn and Teach Production. Murugu has both written and directed the project. The first schedule is reportedly set to run for 20 days.
On the technical front, cinematography is handled by Harish Kannan, editing by Ganesh Siva, art direction by Gopi Anand, costumes by Priya Ravi, and stunt choreography by Dinesh Kaasi.
Supporting Cast
The ensemble cast includes Jenson Diwakar, Radha Ravi, Dheepa Ramanujam, Devadarshini, and Kalyani Natarajan in pivotal roles. The film's blend of established character actors and newer talent signals an attempt at broad family-audience appeal.
What to Watch
Producer Sinish is simultaneously developing another project, 'Superhero', starring Arjun Das and Sandy, making this a busy production slate for his banner. With 'Ninja''s first schedule now underway in Thanjavur, further shoot details and a formal announcement of the release timeline are expected in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
With Sean Roldan — himself a respected name — stepping in on music. That kind of mid-development reshuffle rarely happens without a deliberate creative calculation. Producer Sinish's involvement is also worth tracking; his 'Parking' punched well above its weight and won a National Award. Whether 'Ninja' carries that same understated ambition or plays it safe as a crowd-pleaser will define its reception. The Thanjavur setting for the launch, rather than the usual Chennai studio circuit, may hint at a film rooted in a distinct cultural geography.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil film 'Ninja' about?
'Ninja' is described as a light-hearted, wholesome romantic family entertainer written and directed by Murugu. It stars G V Prakash Kumar and Prarthana in the lead roles.
Why did G V Prakash Kumar become the lead actor in 'Ninja' instead of its music composer?
According to sources close to the unit, G V Prakash Kumar was initially approached to compose the music for 'Ninja' but subsequently transitioned into the lead actor's role. Composer Sean Roldan has since been assigned to score the film's music.
Who is producing 'Ninja' and what is their track record?
'Ninja' is co-produced by S. Sai Devanand and K. S. Sinish under Soldiers' Factory and Learn and Teach Production. Producer Sinish previously backed the National Award-winning Tamil film 'Parking'.
Who are the other cast members in 'Ninja'?
Apart from G V Prakash Kumar and Prarthana, the film features Jenson Diwakar, Radha Ravi, Dheepa Ramanujam, Devadarshini, and Kalyani Natarajan in pivotal roles.
Where and when did the shoot of 'Ninja' begin?
The shoot of 'Ninja' began on Monday, 24 August, with a traditional pooja ceremony held at Sripathy Cinemas in Thanjavur. The first schedule is reportedly scheduled to last 20 days.
