First Single ‘Thangapulla’ From Jiiva’s Thagappan Captures The Love Of A Dotting Father!
Actor Jiiva was last seen on screens in a guest appearance in the Telugu entertainer S Saraswathi directed and headlined by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar with actors Prakash Raj and Priyamani in the lead roles. The Neethaane En Ponvasantham actor is now getting ready for the release of his next family drama christened Thagappan. Story teller Ra Venkat, who rose to the spotlight with his craft in Kida, has inked and crafted the flick. Actress Rajisha Vijayan of Bison: Kaalamaadan fame has been paired against actor Jiiva in the venture.
Actors Lakshmy Ramkrishanan and Kesav have essayed prominent supporting roles in the drama. Principal photography for the movie took place mainly in Melur, with minor portions filmed in other parts of Madurai. The shoot for the drama was wrapped in a short span of 40 days. The makers have already set December as the release window for the flick. Earlier, they had released the first look poster of the entertainer on social media. They have now launched the first single from the album.
Taking to his official X page, actor Jiiva himself unveiled a couple of special posters along with a link to the first single ‘Thangapulla’ from Thagappan and worded, “The poetry, the joy, and the most beautiful celebration of our lives. Experience love in its purest form with Thangapulla – the first single from Thagappan. Lark Studios, Jiiva, Rajisha Vijayan, Lakshmy Ramkrishanan, Ra Venkat, Marshall Robinson, M Sukumar, Nagooran R, Mahesh Mathew, Bala Kumar, Dinesh Ashok, T Uday Kumar, Prithivi Pradeep, Kumar K, Think Music, Zee Tamil, Yuvraaj.” Here is the post made by the actor.
Singer Murugavel has sung the song. Lyricist Pa Vijay has penned the lyrics of the track. The soundtrack is mixed and mastered by Balu Thankachan. Dance master Leela has choreographed dance moves for the song. The music for this track was created by music composer Marshall Robinson.
Thagappan is set against the backdrop of Madurai, where it captures the poignant bond between a father and son. The story of the entertainer is said to thread on intricate family dynamics, human values, and traditions on the land. The casting team has not yet revealed the remaining cast members of the drama. The official roster of artists for the venture is expected to be released shortly.
Cinematographer M Sukumar has overseen the visuals and camera division for the movie. Editor Nagooran Ramachandran has been brought on board to work on the editing department of the drama. Art director K B Nandhabalan has fashioned sets for the project. Stunt director Mahesh Mathew has choreographed action blocks in the film. The entertainer is funded by K Kumar under the production company Lark Studios.
On the work front, actor Jiiva has a couple of projects lined up for release in Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan helmed by M Rajesh in which he has associated with actress Ivana, and Golmaal crafted by Ponkumaran in which he has costarred with actresses Tanya Hope & Payal Rajput. The Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil actor is presently immersed in his upcoming film tentatively titled Jiiva 46 scripted by K G Balasubramani in which he will be appearing alongside actors Rabiya Khatoon & Prithviraj, and Jiiva 49 filmed by Muhammed Musthafa in which he will be joining forces with actresses Angel Maria & Nimisha Sajayan.
On the other hand, actress Rajisha Vijayan will soon have a release in Malayalam cinema via Bachelor Party D’eux helmed by Amal Neerad in which she has shared screen space with actors Sreenath Bhasi, Naslen, & Soubin Shahir. The Jai Bhim actress is currently engaged in her next Tamil film provisionally christened Soori 07 created by R Ravikumar in which she will be teaming up with actor Soori.
