Mari Selvaraj Confirms Casting Dhanush For Next Film Karnan, Calls It A 'Big Project'
Mari Selvaraj confirms his collaboration with Dhanush is back on track.
Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj has officially confirmed that his long-pending collaboration with Dhanush is back in motion. This announcement comes at a time when the director is gearing up for the release of his sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan, which hits theatres on October 17, during the Diwali weekend.
Speaking at a recent event, Selvaraj said, 'Next, I will be working with Dhanush sir. We signed this film when I was working with Dhanush sir on Karnan. The film that we signed to do then was getting delayed for various reasons. It is a big project. In my life, I wanted to tell a simple story in a big way. This film is that project. I think this film will be a very important one. Work on this film has started and is going on. I am certain this film will be a milestone in my life."
Meanwhile, the anticipation around Bison Kaalamaadan is building steadily. Featuring Dhruv Vikram in the lead as a Kabaddi player, the film promises to be an emotional and gritty sports drama. According to sources close to the project, it draws inspiration from real-life events and is a tribute to resilience, survival, and raw determination.
Produced by Applause Entertainment and director Pa Ranjith's Neelam Studios, Bison also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan.
In March, the makers released the film's first look, and Mari Selvaraj later shared a poetic announcement on its release: 'Theepidithu eriyum vanathirkul irundhu theepizhambaai deepavalikku varugiran thekkathi kaalamaadan." He added, 'A film for the festive season! A film for celebrations! Bison is arriving with a blast! Hitting the screens this October 17th during Diwali! A film of perseverance, determination and survival!"
The film's lead actor Dhruv Vikram also penned an emotional note as the shoot wrapped: 'After years of preparation, several months of filming, shedding blood, sweat and tears, it's finally a wrap on BISON. The process of shooting and prepping for this film has changed my life. Thank you @mariselvaraj84 Sir for fortifying my soul and giving me an experience of a lifetime."
With music by Nivas K Prasanna, cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru, Bison Kaalamaadan looks all set to pack an emotional punch this Diwali.
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