Muthuramalingam

Muthuramalingam is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Rajadurai. The film features Gautham Karthik and Priya Anand in the leading roles, while Napoleon plays a pivotal supporting role. Featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, production for the film began in early 2016.

Cast

• Gautham Karthik as Muthuramalingam
• Priya Anand
• Prabhu
• Napoleon
• Suman
• Vivek
• Radharavi
• Vamsi Krishna
• Chinni Jayanth
• Singampuli
• Sukanya
• Rekha

Production

The project was announced on 1 January 2016, with a press release stating that Gautham Karthik would work with director Rajadurai. Panchu Arunachalam, in his final project before his death, worked on the lyrics of the film's song after a sabbatical from the industry and teamed up with composer Ilaiyaraaja after a period of 21 years.^[1][2] In mid-January, Catherine Tresa was signed on to play the leading female role, while Prabhu, Gautham's father Karthik, Suman and Vivek among others were signed on to feature in supporting roles.^[3] Catherine Tresa was later replaced by Priya Anand, while Karthik's leg injury meant that Napoleon subsequently replaced him in the film.^[4]

The film was shot in locations including Sanakarankoil and Courtallam, with Gautham Karthik learning the art of silambam for his role in the film.^[5]

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