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===Casting===
===Casting===
[[Mammootty]] was reported to have signed on to play the lead role and [[Kajal Aggarwal]] was reported to have signed on to play the lead female role though her manager later confirmed that she was not approached and that her dates were already allotted for other projects.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/kajal-agarwal-hasnt-signed-on-for-the-kamal-haasan-film-uthama-villain-according-to-her-manager.html Kajal Agarwal hasn't signed on for the Kamal Haasan film Uthama Villain, according to her manager]. Behindwoods.com (2013-10-24). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> [[Asin]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were also reported by the media to be cast in the lead female role, though neither reports materialised.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/93090.html Kamalhassan – Deepika Padukone movie on the cards – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (2013-04-25). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref><ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-21/news-interviews/41432635_1_comeback-film-asin-viswaroopam-2 Kamal Hassan’s next to be Asin’s comeback film – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-08-21). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> The team later held discussions with actresses [[Divya Spandana]] and [[Lekha Washington]] for roles in the film, though neither were signed.<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-14/news-interviews/39975630_1_divya-spandana-kamal-haasan-kajal-aggarwal Divya Spandana confirms call for Kamal flick – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-14). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> A month prior to shoot, it was revealed that three female lead characters would appear in the film with Kajal Aggarwal, [[Tamannaah]] and [[Trisha Krishnan]] being actively considered for the three roles.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Three-heroines-for-Kamal-Haasan/articleshow/30223727.cms Three heroines for Kamal Haasan – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-12). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Reports then later suggested that [[Pooja Kumar (model)|Pooja Kumar]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]] and [[Parvathy_Nair‎|Parvathy Nair]] had been selected to portray roles in the film instead,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Kamal-gets-Andrea-and-Pooja-for-the-third-time/articleshow/31170593.cms Kamal gets Andrea and Pooja for the third time? – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-03-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> with the trio subsequently signed on.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/104183 Maryan girl for UV]. Deccan Chronicle (2014-03-03). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Kamal Haasan's daughter [[Shruti Haasan]] was considered for the role of his on screen daughter in the film but her unavailability meant that the team chose to pick a new actress instead.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6020 Kamal Haasan speaks on his daughter Shruti | Latest Movie Features]. Bollywood Hungama (2014-01-13). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Another actress [[Parvathy Nair]] was added to the cast after impressing the team in an audition and was select to be paired opposite Ashwin, a debutant who plays Kamal Haasan's son in the film.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Parvathy-romances-Kamal-Haasans-son/articleshow/33560622.cms</ref> Actors [[Sarath Kumar]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] were also reported to have been added to the preliminary cast, though the actors later noted this was untrue.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/latest-addition-to-kamals-next-tamil-news-98164 Latest Addition to Kamal's Next – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (2013-10-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref><ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-11/news-interviews/39897666_1_kamal-haasan-actor-vivek-viswaroopam-2 Kamal and Vivek to pair up finally? – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-11). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> While it was also later wrongly suggested that comedian [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] had been signed on to star in the film in December 2013.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-kamal-haasans-next/article5329722.ece Shotcuts: Kamal Haasan’s next]. The Hindu (2013-11-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Rumours which suggested that [[Mammootty]], [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and [[Shanthanu Bhagyaraj]] would play other characters in the film proved to be untrue.
[[Mammootty]] was reported to have signed on to play the lead role and [[Kajal Aggarwal]] was reported to have signed on to play the lead female role though her manager later confirmed that she was not approached and that her dates were already allotted for other projects.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/kajal-agarwal-hasnt-signed-on-for-the-kamal-haasan-film-uthama-villain-according-to-her-manager.html Kajal Agarwal hasn't signed on for the Kamal Haasan film Uthama Villain, according to her manager]. Behindwoods.com (2013-10-24). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> [[Asin]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were also reported by the media to be cast in the lead female role, though neither reports materialised.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/93090.html Kamalhassan – Deepika Padukone movie on the cards – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (2013-04-25). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref><ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-21/news-interviews/41432635_1_comeback-film-asin-viswaroopam-2 Kamal Hassan’s next to be Asin’s comeback film – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-08-21). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> The team later held discussions with actresses [[Divya Spandana]] and [[Lekha Washington]] for roles in the film, though neither were signed.<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-14/news-interviews/39975630_1_divya-spandana-kamal-haasan-kajal-aggarwal Divya Spandana confirms call for Kamal flick – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-14). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> A month prior to shoot, it was revealed that three female lead characters would appear in the film with Kajal Aggarwal, [[Tamannaah]] and [[Trisha Krishnan]] being actively considered for the three roles.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Three-heroines-for-Kamal-Haasan/articleshow/30223727.cms Three heroines for Kamal Haasan – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-12). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Reports then later suggested that [[Pooja Kumar (model)|Pooja Kumar]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]] and [[Parvathi_(actress)‎|Parvathy Menon]] had been selected to portray roles in the film instead,<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Kamal-gets-Andrea-and-Pooja-for-the-third-time/articleshow/31170593.cms Kamal gets Andrea and Pooja for the third time? – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-03-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> with the trio subsequently signed on.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/104183 Maryan girl for UV]. Deccan Chronicle (2014-03-03). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Kamal Haasan's daughter [[Shruti Haasan]] was considered for the role of his on screen daughter in the film but her unavailability meant that the team chose to pick a new actress instead.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6020 Kamal Haasan speaks on his daughter Shruti | Latest Movie Features]. Bollywood Hungama (2014-01-13). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Another actress [[Parvathy Nair]] was added to the cast after impressing the team in an audition and was select to be paired opposite Ashwin, a debutant who plays Kamal Haasan's son in the film.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Parvathy-romances-Kamal-Haasans-son/articleshow/33560622.cms</ref> Actors [[Sarath Kumar]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] were also reported to have been added to the preliminary cast, though the actors later noted this was untrue.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/latest-addition-to-kamals-next-tamil-news-98164 Latest Addition to Kamal's Next – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (2013-10-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref><ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-11/news-interviews/39897666_1_kamal-haasan-actor-vivek-viswaroopam-2 Kamal and Vivek to pair up finally? – The Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-11). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> While it was also later wrongly suggested that comedian [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]] had been signed on to star in the film in December 2013.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-kamal-haasans-next/article5329722.ece Shotcuts: Kamal Haasan’s next]. The Hindu (2013-11-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Rumours which suggested that [[Mammootty]], [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and [[Shanthanu Bhagyaraj]] would play other characters in the film proved to be untrue.


In January 2014, Kamal Haasan revealed that his mentor and noted director [[K. Balachander]] was selected to play a pivotal role in the film and would sport a beard for his character.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140117/entertainment-kollywood/article/utthama-villain-kamal-hassan%E2%80%99s-next 'Utthama Villain' is Kamal Hassan’s next]. Deccan Chronicle (2014-01-17). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Producer Lingusamy himself was also reported to be playing a role in the venture, after being seen sporting a new look during the making of his directorial project ''[[Anjaan (film)|Anjaan]]''.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kamal-haasans-uthama-villain-apparently-features-lingusamy-as-an-actor.html Kamal Haasan's Uthama Villain apparently features Lingusamy as an actor]. Behindwoods.com (2014-01-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Director [[Kasinathuni Viswanath|K. Viswanath]] also joined the film's cast as did [[Jayaram]], and the pair began filming scenes in March 2014.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Kamal-Haasan-ropes-in-Jayaram-for-Uthama-Villain/articleshow/31899798.cms Kamal Haasan ropes in Jayaram for Uthama Villain – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> [[Anant Mahadevan]], who featured in the ''[[Vishwaroopam]]'' series, was also given the role of the manager of Kamal Haasan's character in the film. More details about the film were revealed in a press release released in mid-March with a cast and character list released to the media.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Kamal-plays-a-dual-role-in-Uthama-Villain/articleshow/32063484.cms Kamal plays a dual role in Uthama Villain – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref>
In January 2014, Kamal Haasan revealed that his mentor and noted director [[K. Balachander]] was selected to play a pivotal role in the film and would sport a beard for his character.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140117/entertainment-kollywood/article/utthama-villain-kamal-hassan%E2%80%99s-next 'Utthama Villain' is Kamal Hassan’s next]. Deccan Chronicle (2014-01-17). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Producer Lingusamy himself was also reported to be playing a role in the venture, after being seen sporting a new look during the making of his directorial project ''[[Anjaan (film)|Anjaan]]''.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kamal-haasans-uthama-villain-apparently-features-lingusamy-as-an-actor.html Kamal Haasan's Uthama Villain apparently features Lingusamy as an actor]. Behindwoods.com (2014-01-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> Director [[Kasinathuni Viswanath|K. Viswanath]] also joined the film's cast as did [[Jayaram]], and the pair began filming scenes in March 2014.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Kamal-Haasan-ropes-in-Jayaram-for-Uthama-Villain/articleshow/31899798.cms Kamal Haasan ropes in Jayaram for Uthama Villain – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref> [[Anant Mahadevan]], who featured in the ''[[Vishwaroopam]]'' series, was also given the role of the manager of Kamal Haasan's character in the film. More details about the film were revealed in a press release released in mid-March with a cast and character list released to the media.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Kamal-plays-a-dual-role-in-Uthama-Villain/articleshow/32063484.cms Kamal plays a dual role in Uthama Villain – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.</ref>

Revision as of 18:22, 11 April 2014

Uttama Villain
File:Uthama Villain.jpg
First look poster
Directed byRamesh Aravind
Written byKamal Haasan
Crazy Mohan
Produced byN. Lingusamy
Kamal Haasan
StarringKamal Haasan
Jayaram
Andrea Jeremiah
Pooja Kumar
Parvathy Nair
Parvathy Menon
CinematographyShyam Dutt
Edited byVijay Shankar
Music byM. Ghibran
Production
companies
Release date
  • August 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Uttama Villain (English: Optimal Villain) is an upcoming Tamil comedy film directed by Ramesh Aravind and produced by N. Lingusamy. The film is co-written and co-produced by Kamal Haasan, who himself plays the lead role alongside Jayaram, Andrea Jeremiah, Parvathy Nair and Pooja Kumar. Crazy Mohan writes the film's dialogues while M. Ghibran composes the film's music. The film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2014

Cast

Production

Development

In early 2013, director-producer N. Lingusamy made an official statement confirming that Kamal Haasan had agreed to direct and feature in a film to be produced by the production house, Thirrupathi Brothers.[1] The actor had handed Lingusamy three scripts and the pair chose the most commercially viable option, with early working title of the film being Bitter Chocolate. The project was eventually titled in June 2013 as Uttama Villain, with Crazy Mohan signed on to work on the comedy script and the film's dialogues. Yuvan Shankar Raja was signed on to compose the film's music,[2] while reports also incorrectly suggested that Rajesh was added to the scripting team for the film.[3] In July 2013, Kamal Haasan revealed he would not direct the project any more, and that actor Ramesh Aravind would take over duties instead.[4] It was later announced that M. Ghibran, who had worked with Kamal Haasan in Vishwaroopam II, would compose music for the film instead of Yuvan Shankar Raja.[5] Shyam Dutt and Vijay Shankar were also subsequently announced as cinematographer and editor of the project.[6]

Casting

Mammootty was reported to have signed on to play the lead role and Kajal Aggarwal was reported to have signed on to play the lead female role though her manager later confirmed that she was not approached and that her dates were already allotted for other projects.[7] Asin and Deepika Padukone were also reported by the media to be cast in the lead female role, though neither reports materialised.[8][9] The team later held discussions with actresses Divya Spandana and Lekha Washington for roles in the film, though neither were signed.[10] A month prior to shoot, it was revealed that three female lead characters would appear in the film with Kajal Aggarwal, Tamannaah and Trisha Krishnan being actively considered for the three roles.[11] Reports then later suggested that Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah and Parvathy Menon had been selected to portray roles in the film instead,[12] with the trio subsequently signed on.[13] Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti Haasan was considered for the role of his on screen daughter in the film but her unavailability meant that the team chose to pick a new actress instead.[14] Another actress Parvathy Nair was added to the cast after impressing the team in an audition and was select to be paired opposite Ashwin, a debutant who plays Kamal Haasan's son in the film.[15] Actors Sarath Kumar and Vivek were also reported to have been added to the preliminary cast, though the actors later noted this was untrue.[16][17] While it was also later wrongly suggested that comedian Santhanam had been signed on to star in the film in December 2013.[18] Rumours which suggested that Mammootty, Vijay Sethupathi and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj would play other characters in the film proved to be untrue.

In January 2014, Kamal Haasan revealed that his mentor and noted director K. Balachander was selected to play a pivotal role in the film and would sport a beard for his character.[19] Producer Lingusamy himself was also reported to be playing a role in the venture, after being seen sporting a new look during the making of his directorial project Anjaan.[20] Director K. Viswanath also joined the film's cast as did Jayaram, and the pair began filming scenes in March 2014.[21] Anant Mahadevan, who featured in the Vishwaroopam series, was also given the role of the manager of Kamal Haasan's character in the film. More details about the film were revealed in a press release released in mid-March with a cast and character list released to the media.[22]

Filming

In mid February 2014, the team carried out make up tests involving Kamal Haasan in Bangalore with a photo shoot being held with the actor.[23] The first look poster and logo of the film were released on 1 March 2014, depicting a Theyyam art form sketched on Kamal Haasan's face.[24][25] The team then shot for two weeks in Bangalore, before moving on to film sequences in Chennai with Gouthami joining the team as a costume designer.[26] In early April, another schedule began in Madhya Pradesh after scenes involving newcomer Ashwin and Parvathy Nair were finished in Bangalore.[27]

References

  1. ^ Lingusamy confirms Kamal film!. Sify.com (2013-05-24). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  2. ^ Yuvan to compose for Kamal Haasan!. Sify.com (2013-06-24). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  3. ^ M Rajesh will not be writing the dialogues for Kamal Haasan's Uthama Villain. Behindwoods.com (2013-11-09). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  4. ^ Kamal Haasan to be directed by Ramesh Aravind. Sify.com (2013-07-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  5. ^ Ghibran to compose for Uthama Villain – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-03). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  6. ^ Kamal`s `Utthama Villain` first look revealed. Sify.com (2014-03-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  7. ^ Kajal Agarwal hasn't signed on for the Kamal Haasan film Uthama Villain, according to her manager. Behindwoods.com (2013-10-24). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  8. ^ Kamalhassan – Deepika Padukone movie on the cards – Tamil Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (2013-04-25). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  9. ^ Kamal Hassan’s next to be Asin’s comeback film – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-08-21). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  10. ^ Divya Spandana confirms call for Kamal flick – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-14). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  11. ^ Three heroines for Kamal Haasan – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-12). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  12. ^ Kamal gets Andrea and Pooja for the third time? – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-03-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  13. ^ Maryan girl for UV. Deccan Chronicle (2014-03-03). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  14. ^ Kamal Haasan speaks on his daughter Shruti | Latest Movie Features. Bollywood Hungama (2014-01-13). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  15. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Parvathy-romances-Kamal-Haasans-son/articleshow/33560622.cms
  16. ^ Latest Addition to Kamal's Next – Tamil Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (2013-10-01). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  17. ^ Kamal and Vivek to pair up finally? – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-06-11). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  18. ^ Shotcuts: Kamal Haasan’s next. The Hindu (2013-11-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  19. ^ 'Utthama Villain' is Kamal Hassan’s next. Deccan Chronicle (2014-01-17). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  20. ^ Kamal Haasan's Uthama Villain apparently features Lingusamy as an actor. Behindwoods.com (2014-01-08). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  21. ^ Kamal Haasan ropes in Jayaram for Uthama Villain – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  22. ^ Kamal plays a dual role in Uthama Villain – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  23. ^ 5 hour makeup routine for Kamal Haasan's Kannada film – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-02-22). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  24. ^ "Uthama Villain Movie Logo First Look". moviegalleri.net. Retrieved 1 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  25. ^ Uthama Villain's first look : Inspiration or copy? – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2014-03-04). Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
  26. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/andrea-and-gouthami-bond-news-tamil-odtk0Rcjbff.html
  27. ^ http://www.indiawest.com/news/18075-kamal-haasan-s-vishwaroopam2-likely-this-summer.html
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