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The Legend
First look poster
Directed byJ. D.–Jerry
Written byJ. D.- Jerry
Pattukkottai Prabakar (Dialogues)
Produced byArul Saravanan
Starring
CinematographyR. Velraj
Edited byRuben
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
Distributed byGopuram Cinemas
Release date
  • 28 July 2022 (2022-07-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The Legend is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language science-fiction action film directed by J. D.–Jerry. The film stars Arul Saravanan and Urvashi Rautela (in her Tamil film debut) Vivek, Suman and Nassar. The music of the film is composed by Harris Jayaraj while the cinematography and the editing were handled by R. Velraj and Ruben respectively. The film revolves around a Tamil scientist who focuses on using his education and knowledge as weapons to help his people and the nation.

The film’s title has been announced on 3 March 2022, along with the first look and motion poster of the film being released. The film has been shot at various locations abroad, apart from Chennai, Pollachi, and the Himalayas. The film was initially scheduled for release on 1 July 2022 and got postponed to 15 July 2022 and then got postponed again.

Finally, The Legend is scheduled to be released theatrically on 28 July 2022.

Cast

Production

Development

The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions company announced a project with J. D.–Jerry as the director and with Arul Saravanan in the lead role which would mark his debut as an actor in this film after he previously appeared in ad films of his store with multiple heroines of the film industry present in the ad.[1] It would also marks the first production venture of the businessman-turned actor's production. On 3 March 2022, the title of the film was announced to be The Legend along with the first look and motion poster of the film being released.[1] It was reported that the first look of the film would be released at Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]

Pattukkottai Prabakar was announced to be writing the dialogues and Harris Jayaraj was announced to compose the music which marks his comeback to composing after Kaappaan while R. Velraj and Ruben were announced to be handling cinematography and editing respectively. It was also reported that SS Moorthy was bought in as the art director, while Raju Sundaram, Brindha, and Dinesh have been roped in as choreographers of the film.[4] Initially, it was reported that the film would be a bilingual film made in Tamil and Hindi languages, however these reports proved to be false.[5]

Casting

"It has been a wonderful experience to shoot the film and I am glad that things are coming back to normal slowly and we all got to finish the film in Chennai. I can’t wait to see my audiences in theatres and appreciate our hard work, and I am sure they will enjoy the film."

Actress Geethika Tiwari on acting in The Legend.[6]

Arul Saravanan was reported to play the role of a scientist,[7] while Urvashi Rautela who appeared predominantly in Hindi films, was cast as the female lead, marking her debut in Tamil cinema. She will be seen playing the role of a microbiologist — an IITian in the film. Suman is also playing a negative role in this film called VJ a flithy medical mafia who is very evil and cruel.[8] Actress Geethika Tiwari was also announced to play another female lead in this film.[6] The film also has an ensemble cast of actors including Nassar, Vivek, Vijayakumar, Prabhu, Livingston, Yogi Babu, Robo Shankar, Sachu, Vamsi Krishna, Latha, Deepa Shankar, Hareesh Peradi, Singampuli, Mayilswamy, Besant Ravi and Mansoor Ali Khan in other pivotal roles. Actresses Raai Laxmi and Yashika Aannand were signed on to make special appearances in the songs "Vaadi Vaasal" and "Mosalo Mosalu" respectively.[9]

Filming

The film has been shot at various locations abroad, apart from Chennai, Pollachi, and the Himalayas. Interesting, the team had shot for a song at the set made up on a budget of ₹30 crore.[10]

Music

The Legend
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released30 May 2022
StudioStudio H
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length19:28
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music India
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Dhruva Natchathiram
(2022) 		The Legend
(2022) 		JR30
(2023)

The music of the film is composed by Harris Jayaraj, making his comeback to composing after Kaappaan, which marks his first collaboration with both Legend Saravanan and J. D.–Jerry.[11] The audio rights of the film were purchased by Think Music India. The first single titled "Mosalu Mosalu" was released on 9 April 2022.[12] The second single titled "Vaadi Vaasal" was released on 20 May 2022.[13] The entire soundtrack album was released on 30 May 2022.[14]

Track listing[15]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mosalo Mosalu"Pa.VijayArmaan Malik, Mukesh Mohammad4:45
2."Vaadi Vaasal"SnehanBenny Dayal, Jonita Gandhi4:19
3."Kone Komaane"VairamuthuJaved Ali, Chandana Bala Kalyan5:35
4."Maayakari"VairamuthuUnni Menon, Bombay Jayashri4:42
5."Konji Konji"KabilanKay Kay, Shreya Ghoshal4:45
6."Popopo"Madhan KarkyKay Kay, Prasad SN, Jonita Gandhi2:59
7."Saravanan Saravedi"Mc VickeyMc Vickey1:06
Total length:29:12

Marketing

The motion poster of the film was unveiled on 3 March 2022 at the film’s poster launch held at Cannes Film Festival.[16][3] The trailer of the film was released on 29 May 2022.[17] Within 2 days, the trailer crosses over 1 crore million views.[18] Reviewing the trailer of the film Cinema Express wrote "The film directed by the duo JD-Jerry looks like a typical mass entertainer with colourful songs, gravity-defying action, comedy tracks and a mandatory social message in it. From the slick-looking trailer, it is evident that the film boasts of an excellent technical team, rich production values and a stellar ensemble."[17] Indiaglitz too wrote after reviewing the trailer that "The trailer promised a mass entertainer with some gravity-defying action sequences, beautiful locations, colourful songs, comedy tracks and a mandatory social message."[19] The film's audio launch took place in Chennai on 29 May 2022.[20] It was also reported that ten more female lead actresses would be a part of the film's audio launch.[21]

Release

Theatrical

The Legend is scheduled to be released theatrically on 28 July 2022.[22] It was initially slated that the film would be released theatrically on 1 July 2022.[23] However, there were reports suggesting that the film would release on 15 July 2022.[24] However the release date was postponed.[25] The theatrical rights of the film in Tamil Nadu was brought by Gopuram Cinemas.[26]

Home media

The satellite rights of the film sold to Star Vijay and the digital rights are acquired by Disney+Hotstar.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b "First look of Legend Saravanan's film titled 'The Legend'".
  2. ^ "Huge! Legend Saravanan's 'The Legend' first look to be released at an International Film Festival".
  3. ^ a b "Poster of film 'The Legend' to be unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival".
  4. ^ "The Legend Preview".
  5. ^ "Legend Saravanan and Urvashi Rautela to shoot in Iceland for the Tamil-Hindi bilingual". Times Of India. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Geethika Tiwary: It was a challenge to survive the odds and sustain in the entertainment industry".
  7. ^ "Legend Saravanan confirms his second film at 'The Legend' audio launch".
  8. ^ "Meet Urvashi Rautela, the heroine of Legend Saravanan in JD-Jery's film". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  9. ^ "Saravanan's 'The Legend' movie release date announced officially with massive theater count".
  10. ^ "Legend Saravanan resumes shooting for his debut film". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  11. ^ "Music director Harris Jayaraj records a song with Armaan Malik for 'Legend' Saravana's film". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  12. ^ "Mosalo Mosalu, Harris Jayaraj's first single for The Legend out".
  13. ^ "'The Legend' second single 'Vaadi Vaasal' turns on the celebration mode".
  14. ^ "Legend Saravanan's film 'The Legend' tracklist revealed".
  15. ^ "The Legend Songs Download - Free Online Songs @ JioSaavn". Archived from the original on 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  16. ^ "Urvashi Rautela to attend Cannes Film Festival for poster launch of debut Tamil film The Legend".
  17. ^ a b "The Legend trailer out:Saravanan is here to save the day". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  18. ^ "Tamil Movie The Legend's Trailer Gets Over 1 Crore Views Within 2 Days". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  19. ^ "The banging trailer of Legend Saravanan's 'The Legend' is out!".
  20. ^ "Following 'Vikram', Saravanan Arul's 'The Legend' to have a grand trailer and audio launch on this date!".
  21. ^ "From Pooja Hegde to Tamannaah, 10 actresses to be part of The Legend audio launch".
  22. ^ "Sarvanan Arul's 'The Legend' to release on July 28".
  23. ^ "'Legend' Saravanan's debut film to release in July". Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  24. ^ "The Legend Release Date Is Here".
  25. ^ "Legend Saravanan movie 'The Legend' to hit the cinemas on this date?".
  26. ^ "Gopuram Cinemas to release 'The Legend' in over 800 theatres in TN".
  27. ^ "The Legend: Theatrical, Satellite & OTT Rights".
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