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Karnan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMari Selvaraj
Written byMari Selvaraj
Produced byKalaipuli S. Thanu
Starring
CinematographyTheni Eswar
Edited bySelva R. K.
Music bySanthosh Narayanan
Production
company
V Creations
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 9 April 2021 (2021-04-09) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Karnan is an upcoming 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars Dhanush, Lal Paul, Natarajan Subramaniam, Yogi Babu, Rajisha Vijayan, Gouri G. Kishan and Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli. It marks the Tamil debut of Vijayan.

The film features music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography handled by Theni Eswar and editing done by Selva R. K. It follows the titular character Karnan, who is hailing from the conservative background, fights for the rights of his people.[1] The storyline is influenced from the Manjolai riots of 1999.[2]

After a brief-long pre-production work, the film was launched in January 2020, with the title Karnan was also announced. The film is mostly set in the suburbs of Tirunelveli district. Shooting of the film took place, following its launch, and was completed on December 2020; although production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on 9 April 2021.[3]

Premise

Karnan, hailing from a conservative background, fights for the rights of his people.

Cast

Production

Development

In November 2018, Dhanush announced his upcoming project will be directed by Mari Selvaraj, who also appreciated the director's debut film Pariyerum Perumal for its making and content.[4] Selvaraj too confirmed the news in his tweet,[5] and Kalaipuli S. Thanu backed the project under his production house V Creations,[6] his second consecutive film with Dhanush, after Vetrimaaran's Asuran (2019).[7] Despite its announcement, the project's launch was delayed owing to Dhanush's other commitments. On August 2019, reports stated that the film will be tentatively titled as Karnan, although no official confirmation revealed from the producers.[8]

In September 2019, sources claimed that the film may began production on December 2019, once Dhanush completes shooting for the Karthik Subbaraj-directorial titled D40.[9][a] On 27 September, Dhanush met Mari Selvaraj in London while shooting for D40, in order to finalise the script for the film.[11] After Dhanush impressed by the narration of the final script,[12] the makers kick-started the pre-production works of the film on 29 September,[13] with Santhosh Narayanan being announced as the composer.[14] On 6 January 2020, the makers officially announced the film's title as Karnan.[15] The film is reportedly based on the Manjolai riots of 1999.[2]

Casting

In September 2019, Malayalam actress Rajisha Vijayan signed the female lead opposite Dhanush, thus making her debut in Tamil.[16] The following month, veteran actor Lal was also brought on board for the project.[17][18] On December 2019, Natarajan Subramaniam also confirmed his part in the film.[19][20] Tamil comedian and actor Yogi Babu, who appeared in Selavraj's debut film Pariyerum Perumal was roped in for the film's cast, which marked his maiden collaboration with Dhanush.[21][22] During the pooja ceremony of the film, Babu and Vijayan were present in the film's cast, which confirmed their inclusion in the project.[23] On January 2020, a still from the sets featuring Dhanush and Lal, was released with Dhanush essaying the titular character Karnan, whereas the latter's character was revealed as Yemen.[24] Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Gouri G. Kishan were roped in for the cast as the female leads.[25][26]

Director Mari Selvaraj in an interview with a news portal, stated the reason for the film's title as well as Dhanush's character in the film.[1] He explained that "While the Karnan from Mahabharata was the one who gave away all his worldly belongings, Dhanush's Karnan has nothing to offer in the film as he comes from a conservative background. Karnan will also be seen fighting for his rights in the movie."[1]

Filming

After wrapping the shoot for Karthik Subbaraj's film, Dhanush joined the film's sets in Tirunelveli on 3 January.[27] A launch ceremony for the film was held in a simple manner on 6 January 2020, and principal photography commenced the same day.[15] With the shooting being progressed in a brisk pace, Dhaunsh unveiled a still from the film through social media platforms on 28 January.[28] The picture features a silhouette of Dhanush holding a sword in his hand.[29] The still went viral upon release with unique poster designs, with the still making rounds on the internet.[30] On 24 February 2020, Dhanush posted a picture from the sets, and stated that 90% of the film's shoot has been wrapped with the completion of the second schedule.[31][32]

The making video of the film which released on Dhanush's birthday, 28 July 2020,[33] features a set design of a replica miniature model of a village, was recreated in Tirunelveli.[34] On 25 November 2020, shooting of the film resumed nine months after being halted due to the COVID-19 lockdown in India,[35] with patchwork scenes have been filmed during the schedule and was wrapped up on 9 December 2020.[36][37]

Soundtrack

Karnan
Soundtrack album by
Santhosh Narayanan
Released2021
Recorded2020
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length8:59
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music
ProducerSanthosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan chronology
Jagame Thandhiram
(2020) 		Karnan
(2021) 		Parris Jeyaraj
(2021)
Singles from Karnan
  1. "Kandaa Vara Sollunga"
    Released: 18 February 2021
  2. "Pandarathi Puranam"
    Released: 2 March 2021

The film's soundtrack is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, in his second collaboration with Mari Selvaraj after Pariyerum Perumal, and fourth collaboration with Dhanush after Kodi, Vada Chennai and Jagame Thandhiram. On November 2019, Santhosh started the music production of the film with some folk artists across Tamil Nadu.[38] The background music resembling of a folk genre, accompanied by Thavil and Nadaswaram in the making video received viral response from fans.[39] On December 2020, singer Manikka Vinayagam recorded one of the songs in the film,[b] with Santhosh highlighting the song as a major one in the film.[40] The film's audio rights were purchased by Think Music.[41]

The music video of the film's first single titled "Kandaa Vara Sollunga" was unveiled on 18 February 2021,[42] which was preceded by a promotional launch event and the single was released in all streaming platforms.[43][44] The video was shot in monochrome featuring the singers Santhosh Narayanan and Kidakkuzhi Mariyammal, crooning the song in a studio setting, with a band of folk musicians and percussionists performing in the background.[45] It received positive response from fans and the video crossed 1 million views within 24 hours of its release.[46]

The second song "Pandarathi Puranam" is an oppari number, which was led by native folk instruments such as nadaswaram, thavil, pambai, thalam and urumi, performed by Marungan and Haridas of the Ramanathapuram Marungan Melam Team. This song was crooned by veteran composer Deva, with additional vocals by Reetha Anthony, and was written by Yugabharathi.[47] "Pandarathi Puranam", begins with an ode to a woman by the name Pandarathi, which is about his husband's love to the woman, and his agony over her untimely death due to illness. The song is set in a funeral featuring all of its lead cast members.[48]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kandaa Vara Sollunga"Mari SelvarajSanthosh Narayanan, Kidakkuzhi Mariyammal4:45
2."Pandarathi Puranam"YugabharathiDeva, Reetha Anthony4:14

Release

The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 9 April 2021.[49][50][51]

Controversies

Title issue

With the film's title announced on 6 January, it received criticism from fans of Sivaji Ganesan,[52] as Ganesan starred in the 1964 film of the same name, as the mythological character Karnan.[53] R. Chandrashekharan, president of the Sivaji Social Welfare Association, wrote a letter to producer Thanu requesting a change in the film's title.[54] In the letter, Chandrashekharan stated "Karnan refers to a giver, a benevolent giver. But it's said that your film is on someone who fights for rights. It's an acceptable title if you’re recreating the story of Mahabharata. But for a social film, it's not right to use the title Karnan and for you to act in it". He added that doing so would not only hurt Ganesan's fans but also those of the Mahabharata.[55]

Protests from Tamil Nadu Mukkulathor Pulipadai

On 21 February, former actor and politician Karunas from the Tamil Nadu Mukkulathor Pulipadai,[c] demanded ban on the film since it was reported to be based on the Kodiyankulam caste riots happened in 1995.[57] The party has issued a press release saying that the movie is against a particular caste and that these movies will affect the peace in the society, and also mentioned a scene where Dhanush's character attacks a police station and that it degrades police.[56] He further demanded that the film's director Mari Selvaraj should be arrested for instigating caste-based riots.[58] The shooting of the film was further halted on 4 March 2020.[59] In response to the issue, Selvaraj stated in an online interaction with the film is not based on the caste riots happened in Kodiyankulam.[60]

Notes

  1. ^ The film was tentatively titled as D40 (Dhanush's 40th film as a lead actor), before the film's official title Jagame Thandhiram was announced in February 2020.[10]
  2. ^ Manikka Vinayagam earlier appeared as Dhanush's father in the 2003 film Thiruda Thirudi.[40]
  3. ^ Karunas appeared in most of Dhanush's films in comic roles, notably Thiruda Thirudi (2003), Polladhavan (2007) and Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008).[56]

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