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==Release==
==Release==
The distribution rights were bought by [[Gemini Film Circuit]] which produced and distributed ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]''.<ref name="g" /> A [[dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] same-titled [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version of the film is also expected to release simultaneously.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74713.html |title=Ilayathalapathy to play a cop? |publisher=indiaglitz.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-29}}</ref> During the making, sources reported that Murugadoss may remake the film in Hindi with [[Akshay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Anupama Subramanian|title=Akshay Kumar to reprise Vijay in Thuppakki|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/akshay-kumar-reprise-vijay-thuppakki-909|accessdate=8 April 2012|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>
The distribution rights were bought by [[Gemini Film Circuit]] which produced and distributed ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]''.<ref name="g" /> A [[dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] same-titled [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version of the film is also expected to release simultaneously.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74713.html |title=Ilayathalapathy to play a cop? |publisher=indiaglitz.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-29}}</ref> During the making, sources reported that Murugadoss may remake the film in Hindi with [[Akshay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Anupama Subramanian|title=Akshay Kumar to reprise Vijay in Thuppakki|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/akshay-kumar-reprise-vijay-thuppakki-909|accessdate=8 April 2012|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>

==Controversies==
''Thuppakki'' ran into trouble when a promotional poster featured the lead actor Vijay holding a cigar in his mouth. In 2011, the Indian government of India had imposed a rule that later films should not feature scenes relating to tobacco or smoking, as they felt it would have a negative influence on urban youngsters. Director Murugadoss however defended the poster, saying that it was only for promotional purposes, and that the film had no such scenes.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-smoking-poster-sparks-controversy/articleshow/13021536.cms</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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The soundtrack will be composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], working for the second time for Vijay and the second time with Murugadoss. After a long time, Vijay has sung a song for the album, a "party number".<ref>{{cite web|title=Vijay croons for Harris Jayaraj|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-croons-for-harris-jayaraj-news-tamil-mc1lESigccf.html?scategory=tamil|publisher=Sify.com|accessdate=27 February 2012}}</ref>
The soundtrack will be composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], working for the second time for Vijay and the second time with Murugadoss. After a long time, Vijay has sung a song for the album, a "party number".<ref>{{cite web|title=Vijay croons for Harris Jayaraj|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-croons-for-harris-jayaraj-news-tamil-mc1lESigccf.html?scategory=tamil|publisher=Sify.com|accessdate=27 February 2012}}</ref> Though initial reports said that international [[R&B]] singer [[Akon]] would sing the title song of the film, they were later dismissed.<ref>http://pluzmedia.in/news/kollywood/27761/akon-for-the-title-song-of-vijay-s-thuppakki</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 06:09, 7 May 2012

Thuppakki
File:Thuppaki poster.jpg
First look poster
Directed byA. R. Murugadoss
Written byA. R. Murugadoss
Produced byKalaipuli S. Dhanu
StarringVijay
Kajal Aggarwal
Jayaram
Sathyan
CinematographySanthosh Sivan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byHarris Jayaraj
Production
company
V. Creations
Distributed byGemini Film Circuit[1]
Release date
  • 15 August 2012 (2012-08-15)
CountryTemplate:Film India
LanguageTemplate:Film Tamil

Thuppakki (IPA: [t̪ɦuː pʰaː kkiː]) is an upcoming Tamil action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, which will star Vijay as an encounter specialist,[2] alongside Kajal Aggarwal.[3] Produced by S. Thanu, the film features background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj and cinematography handled by Santhosh Sivan.[4] It is scheduled to release on 15 August 2012.[5][6]

Cast

Production

Development

In July 2010, sources reported that Vijay would star in an action film by A. R. Murugadoss, after completing his ongoing projects.[7][8] Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekhar was to produce the film initially, before Kalaipuli S. Thanu took over the project.[9] Although Maalai Nerathu Mazhaithuli was considered as the title initially, the film became titled as Thuppakki.[10][11] National Film Award winners A. Sreekar Prasad, Thotta Tharani and Santhosh Sivan were roped in for editing, art direction and cinematography, respectively.[12]

Casting

Deepika Padukone was first reported to essay the female lead.[13] Subsequently several actresses, including Sonam Kapoor,[14] Priyanka Chopra,[15] who later clarified that she was never approached for the film,[16] Priya Anand,[17] Pranitha,[18] and Kingfisher Calendar model Angela Jonsson[19] were rumoured to play the role. Kajal Aggarwal was eventually confirmed,[20] Akshara Gowda was cast to play the second female lead.[21] Gautham Kurup was chosen to play a significant role,[22] while Vidyut Jamwal, who was simultaneously shooting for Ajith Kumar's Billa II, would be playing a role with negative shades.[23] Sathyan, following several collaborations with Vijay, confirmed that he was part of this project, too.[24] Further Malayalam actor Jayaram also confirmed his presence in this project.[25] Murugadoss denied reports which claimed that Jai was acting in the film,[26] while confirming that he himself would appear in a cameo role.[27]

Filming

According to early reports, filming was to commence at Thiruchendur and continue in Mumbai.[28] Supposed to start on November 26, 2011,[29] it began on 5 December in Mumbai.[30] Vijay would appear in a completely different with a different hairstyle as well as a facial makeover.[31] The first schedule that lasted for 35 days was completed by January 2012.[32] The climax featuring a stunt sequence involving Vijay and 60 fighters was shot using nearly 7 cameras towards the end of January.[33] In Bandra, Mumbai, Vijay filmed one scene with cinematographer Santosh Sivan's assistance, who commented that it was shot perfectly and decided to retain it in the film.[34][35] Sivan further told that a major part of the film was being shot in real locations with hidden cameras.[36]

The unit completed a 10 day shoot in Bangkok for a song sequence featuring Vijay and Kajal in March.[37] The second schedule which is currently halted Is Finished Which is Started on April 12 in Mumbai.[27] Almost 60% of the filming had been completed as of A May 2012.[38]

Release

The distribution rights were bought by Gemini Film Circuit which produced and distributed Nanban.[1] A dubbed same-titled Telugu version of the film is also expected to release simultaneously.[39] During the making, sources reported that Murugadoss may remake the film in Hindi with Akshay Kumar.[40]

Controversies

Thuppakki ran into trouble when a promotional poster featured the lead actor Vijay holding a cigar in his mouth. In 2011, the Indian government of India had imposed a rule that later films should not feature scenes relating to tobacco or smoking, as they felt it would have a negative influence on urban youngsters. Director Murugadoss however defended the poster, saying that it was only for promotional purposes, and that the film had no such scenes.[41]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack will be composed by Harris Jayaraj, working for the second time for Vijay and the second time with Murugadoss. After a long time, Vijay has sung a song for the album, a "party number".[42] Though initial reports said that international R&B singer Akon would sing the title song of the film, they were later dismissed.[43]

References

  1. ^ a b "Vijay's Thuppaki grabbed". Behindwoods. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Vijay's Thuppaki Role". Behindwoods. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Kajal bags the lead in Vijay's next - Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  4. ^ "'Thuppakki',Vijay's next". Deccan Chronicle. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Vijay's Thupakki To Be A Birthday Treat?". Behindwoods.com. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
  6. ^ "'Thuppakki' first look on April 13". Sify. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Vijay - Deepika in A R Murugadoss film?". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  8. ^ "Vijay and AR Murugadoss to work together?". sify.com. 2011-07-09. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  9. ^ "Vijay's project with ARM changes hands?". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  10. ^ "Vijay's 'Thupaki' goes on floors". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  11. ^ "Vijay and Murugadoss project update". behindwoods.com. 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  12. ^ "Vijay's Thupakki starts!". behindwoods.com. 2011-12-05. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  13. ^ "Deepika Padukone to romance Vijay? - Times Of India". The Times of India. 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  14. ^ June 22, 2011 DC chennai (2011-06-22). "Vijay to sizzle with Sonam Kapoor". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-12-29.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Vijay-Murugadoss project: Details in here". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  16. ^ "I was not approached for Vijay's project: PC". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  17. ^ "Vijay to woo Kajal in next!". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  18. ^ "Pranitha clarifies to IG". indiaglitz.com. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  19. ^ "Vijay shoots with Angela Johnson". sify.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  20. ^ "Kajal confirmed as Vijay's heroine!". sify.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  21. ^ "Akshara Gowda is Thuppaki's latest addition". The70mm.com. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  22. ^ "Vijay's baddie". 23 December 201. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  23. ^ "Ajith's warm, Vijay's cool: Vidyut Jamwal". Times of India. Feb 2, 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  24. ^ "'I am really looking forward to the release of the film'". Meet Nanban's Chatur. Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  25. ^ Anupama Subramanian (February 16, 2012). "Jayaram back with Vijay's Thuppakki". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  26. ^ "ARM: 'Jai not acting in Thupaki'". Indiaglitz. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  27. ^ a b "AR Murugadoss in a cameo in 'Thupaki'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  28. ^ Vijay heads down south
  29. ^ "Vijay's 'Thuppakki' from Nov 26". MSN. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  30. ^ "Vijay's Thupakki starts!". 5 December 2011. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
  31. ^ "Vijay's New Style in Thuppakki". behindwoods.com. 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
  32. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (January 17, 2012). "My wife Sangeetha motivated me, says Vijay". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  33. ^ "Climax of Thuppakki Shot With 60 Fighters and 7 Cameras". Top10cinema. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  34. ^ "Ilayathalapathy turns cameraman!". Sify. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  35. ^ "Vijay shoots for 'Thupaki' - Goes behind camera!". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  36. ^ "All's well with Vijay's song". Behindwoods. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  37. ^ "Vijay dances with Kajal in Bangkok!". Sify. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  38. ^ "'Thupaki': 75% over". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  39. ^ "Ilayathalapathy to play a cop?". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  40. ^ Anupama Subramanian (April 5, 2012). "Akshay Kumar to reprise Vijay in Thuppakki". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  41. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-smoking-poster-sparks-controversy/articleshow/13021536.cms
  42. ^ "Vijay croons for Harris Jayaraj". Sify.com. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  43. ^ http://pluzmedia.in/news/kollywood/27761/akon-for-the-title-song-of-vijay-s-thuppakki

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