Is Actor-Director Umapathy Ramaiah's New Film Featuring Natty the Next Big Hit?
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Key Takeaways
- Umapathy Ramaiah's new film starts with a traditional pooja.
- It features Natty Subramaniam in the lead role.
- Production is from Kannan Ravi Groups and Gantaraa Studios.
- The film is a political satire laced with humor.
- Father-son duo Thambi Ramaiah and Umapathy collaborate on this project.
Chennai, Oct 3 (NationPress) Actor-director Umapathy Ramaiah, renowned for captivating audiences with his film 'Raja Kili', has officially kicked off production on his upcoming project, commencing in the city with a traditional pooja ceremony last Friday.
The film, currently untitled and tentatively known as Production Number 6, is being developed by Kannan Ravi Groups in collaboration with Gantaraa Studios.
It promises to be a political satire enriched with humor and entertainment.
The lead role is portrayed by Natty Subramaniam, supported by a stellar cast that includes Thambi Ramaiah (Umapathy's father), Shrrita Rao, Chandini Tamilarasan, Viji Chandrasekar, Vadivukkarasi, Ilavarasu, M.S. Bhaskar, Kingsley, John Vijay, Aadukalam Naren, VJ Andrews, Sathyan, Jawa Sunderasan (Chaams), Kingkong, and Devi Magesh.
The film has generated considerable excitement among cinema enthusiasts as it marks the inaugural collaboration between Natty Subramaniam and Thambi Ramaiah.
Producer Kannan Ravi remarked, “This film is a political satire that mirrors contemporary issues with humor. Umapathy has proven his prowess as a filmmaker. Upon hearing this script, we found it instantly captivating. Natty Subramaniam has become a star driven by content and is an actor favorable to producers, ensuring a robust market response. It’s a privilege to collaborate with National Award winners like Thambi Ramaiah and M.S. Bhaskar, alongside such a talented ensemble. We are thrilled to embark on this journey today.”
Director Umapathy Ramaiah added, “It’s an honor to partner with Kannan Ravi, whose dedication to cinema makes him a vital contributor to the industry. This film aims to entertain while being rooted in realism and humor. Having Natty as the lead is fantastic. He agreed to the project just moments into the narration, which brought me immense joy and a responsibility to deliver as promised. We have commenced filming and are aiming to complete it promptly.”
A unique aspect of this film is the collaboration between the father-son duo. While Thambi Ramaiah has written the story and dialogues, his son Umapathy is taking the directorial reins.
Cinematography will be handled by P G Muthaiah, with music by Darbuka Siva. Thangamani will oversee editing, while Sandy is in charge of choreography. Magesh Mathew has also joined as the film’s stunt choreographer.