Bison (upcoming film) explained

Director:Mari Selvaraj
Producer:Sameer Nair
Deepak Seigal
Pa. Ranjith
Aditi Anand
Cinematography:Ezhil Arasu K.
Editing:Sakthi Thiru
Music:Nivas K. Prasanna
Studio:Applause Entertainment
Neelam Studios
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Bison (also marketed as Bison: Kaalamaadan) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language sports drama film[1] written and directed by Mari Selvaraj. It is jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Seigal, Pa. Ranjith and Aditi Anand under Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios. The film stars Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran, with Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal and Kalaiyarasan in supporting roles.

The film was officially announced in December 2020 under the tentative title DV03, as it is Dhruv's third film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2024. Principal photography commenced the same month in Chennai. The film has music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru.

Production

Development

In March 2020, Dhruv Vikram, who debuted as an actor with Adithya Varma (2019), was reported to star in the lead role of Mari Selvaraj's directorial venture after Karnan (2021). E4 Entertainment, which produced Dhruv's debut film, would reportedly fund the venture.[2] On 31 December, the collaboration of Dhruv and Mari was publicly announced through their respective social media accounts, tentatively titled DV03.[3] [4] A few days later, Pa. Ranjith announced he would produce the project under his banner Neelam Studios. Ranjith also funded Mari's directorial debut Pariyerum Perumal (2018).[5] In January 2021, Mari stated "The film is based on the life story of a sportsperson and this is going to showcase their lives in a raw and lively manner which has not been shown in Tamil cinema before".[6] In April 2023, he said it was based on the life of the kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan,[7] but a year later, said it was completely fictional.[8] Production was set to begin after Dhruv completed filming for Mahaan (2022), as sports training was needed for his character.[9]

In the meantime, Mari began working on Maamannan (2023).[10] Dhruv began training by late August 2021, as he had completed filming for Mahaan.[11] [12] In 2023, reports claimed that the venture was shelved. However, Mari confirmed that works was still ongoing.[13] On 12 March 2024, Applause Entertainment were announced to jointly fund the venture, and Anupama Parameswaran was announced in the lead female role.[14] Ezhil Arasu K himself announced through his X (formerly Twitter) page that he would handle the film's cinematography.[15] The film's official title, Bison: Kaalamaadan, was announced on 6 May. The technical crew, consisting of composer Nivas K. Prasanna, cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K, editor Sakthi Thiru, art director Kumar Gangappan, action director Dhilip Subbarayan, costume designer Aegan Ekambaram and publicity designer Kabilan Chelliah, were announced by the production house's on the same day along with the supporting cast, which includes Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan.[16] [17]

Filming

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 6 May 2024 with an inaugural puja at a film city in Chennai.[18]

Music

The music and background score are composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, in his first collaboration with both Dhruv and Mari.[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: 1 August 2023 . Mari Selvaraj's film with Dhruv Vikram to go on floors this month in Thoothukudi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211063644/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mari-selvarajs-film-with-dhruv-vikram-to-go-on-floors-this-month-in-thoothukudi/articleshow/102309955.cms . 11 December 2023 . 6 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  2. News: 4 March 2020 . Mari Selvaraj to direct Dhruv Vikram next? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312140242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mari-selvaraj-to-direct-dhruv-vikram-next/articleshow/74470454.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  3. News: 31 December 2020 . Dhruv Vikram to team up with Mari Selvaraj next . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312151803/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-to-team-up-with-mari-selvaraj-next/articleshow/80050149.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: 29 January 2021 . Pa. Ranjith joins Dhruv Vikram's next with Mari Selvaraj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506163716/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/pa-ranjith-joins-dhruv-vikram-s-next-with-mari-selvaraj/713359 . 6 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . Zoom TV . en.
  5. News: 4 January 2021 . Dhruv Vikram's film with Mari Selvaraj to be a sports drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312141743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikrams-film-with-mari-selvaraj-to-be-a-sports-drama/articleshow/79736568.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  6. News: 28 January 2021 . Dhruv Vikram to play a kabadi player in Mari Selvaraj's next . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312141748/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-to-play-a-kabadi-player-in-mari-selvarajs-next/articleshow/80506494.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  7. Web site: R . Chandhini . 21 April 2023 . Mari Selvaraj: Dhruv Vikram-starrer to be a biopic of Kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428131023/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/21/mari-selvaraj-dhruv-vikram-starrer-to-be-a-biopic-of-kabaddi-playermanathi-ganesan-42555.html . 28 April 2023 . 8 May 2024 . . en.
  8. News: 7 May 2024 . I wanted to go with a completely new team: Mari Selvaraj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240507120112/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-wanted-to-go-with-a-completely-new-team-mari-selvaraj/articleshow/109905439.cms . 7 May 2024 . 8 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  9. News: 12 April 2021 . Dhruv Vikram's film with Mari Selvaraj to begin after Chiyaan 60 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312140243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikrams-film-with-mari-selvaraj-to-begin-after-chiyaan-60/articleshow/82026839.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  10. News: 6 July 2021 . Dhruv Vikram to begin Mari Selvaraj's film in August . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312141749/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-to-begin-mari-selvarajs-film-in-august/articleshow/84165398.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  11. News: 28 August 2021 . Dhruv Vikram takes up Kabbadi training for Mari Selvaraj's film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312141749/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-vikram-takes-up-kabbadi-training-for-mari-selvarajs-film/articleshow/85715002.cms . 12 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  12. News: 25 September 2021 . Dhruv preps for his film with Mari Selvaraj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313105943/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruv-preps-for-his-film-with-mari-selvaraj/articleshow/86501914.cms . 13 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  13. News: 31 January 2023 . Mari Selvaraj confirms his project with Dhruv Vikram . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313105948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mari-selvaraj-confirms-his-project-with-dhruv-vikram/articleshow/97482254.cms . 13 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  14. News: 12 March 2024 . Mari Selvaraj finally begins his film with Dhruv Vikram & Anupama Parameswaran . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313110139/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mari-selvaraj-finally-begins-his-film-with-dhruv-vikram-anupama-parameswaran/articleshow/108426563.cms . 13 March 2024 . 12 March 2024 . The Times of India.
  15. 1786755575084359880 . Ezhil_DOP . My next project . Ezhil Arasu K . 4 May 2024 . 8 May 2024 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/PYCTU . 8 May 2024 . live.
  16. Web site: 6 May 2024 . Mari Selvaraj-Dhruv Vikram film is titled Bison Kaalamaadan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508035611/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/06/mari-selvaraj-dhruv-vikram-film-is-titled-bisonkaalamaadan . 8 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . . en.
  17. Web site: 6 May 2024 . Bison Kaalamaadan: First look poster of Mari Selvaraj's next with Dhruv Vikram unveiled . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506111436/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bison-kaalamaadan-first-look-poster-of-mari-selvarajs-next-with-dhruv-vikram-unveiled-9311195/ . 6 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . . en.
  18. News: 6 May 2024 . Chiyaan Vikram kicks off Dhruv Vikram and Mari Selvaraj's 'Bison Kaalamaadan' shoot; cast details revealed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506082036/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-kicks-off-dhruv-vikram-and-mari-selvarajs-bison-kaalamaadan-shoot-cast-details-revealed/articleshow/109878728.cms . 6 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  19. Web site: 6 May 2024 . 'Bison Kaalamaadan': Dhruv Vikram, director Mari Selvaraj film gets a title . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506063110/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bison-kaalamaadan-dhruv-vikram-director-mari-selvaraj-film-gets-a-title-2535722-2024-05-06 . 6 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . . en.

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