Brother (2024 film) explained

Brother
Director:M. Rajesh
Producer:Siddharth Ravipati
Senthil Kumar
Cinematography:Vivekanand Santhosham
Editing:Abisish Joseph
Music:Harris Jayaraj
Studio:Screen Scene Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Brother is an upcoming Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. It is produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment. The film stars Jayam Ravi and Priyanka Mohan in the lead roles.

The film was officially announced in August 2022 under the tentative title JR30, as it is Ravi's 30th film in the lead role, and the official title was announced in September 2023. Principal photography commenced in August 2022 and was predominantly shot in Chennai. The film has music composed by Harris Jayaraj, cinematography handled by Vivekanand Santhosham and editing by Abisish Joseph.

Brother is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali.[1]

Production

Development

In mid December 2021, M. Rajesh narrated a script to Jayam Ravi, which the actor was interested to act in.[2] Harris Jayaraj was reported to compose the score,[3] and Keerthy Suresh was reported to play the lead female role,[4] however, the makers finalised Priyanka Mohan.[5] A muhurat puja was held on 3 August 2022,[6] while the official launch was made on 5 August.[7] Bhumika Chawla was announced being a part of the cast in mid August. She was reported to play Ravi's sister in the film.[8] The title Brother was revealed on 18 September 2023.[9]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 5 August 2022, with the first schedule in Chennai.[10] Chawla started filming her portions in mid August. The final schedule commenced in early September 2023.[11] Filming was completed by February 2024.[12]

Music

Brother
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Harris Jayaraj
Released:2024
Genre:Film soundtrack
Label:Think Music
Language:Tamil
Producer:Harris Jayaraj
Prev Title:Extra Ordinary Man
Prev Year:2023
Year:2024
Next Title:NS24
Next Year:2024

The music and background score is composed by Harris Jayaraj, in his fourth collaboration with Ravi after Dhaam Dhoom (2008), Engeyum Kadhal (2011) and Vanamagan (2017); second with Rajesh after Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012).[13]

Later, the production house announced that the audio rights for the film was secured by Think Music.[14] The first single "Makkamishi" was released on 20 July 2024.[15]

Release

Theatrical

Brother is scheduled to release worldwide on 31 October 2024 in theatres, coinciding with Diwali, clashing with Amaran and Vidaamuyarchi.[16]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1 August 2024. Jayam Ravi's 'Brother' likely to join Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' for the Diwali race. The Times of India. 2 August 2024. 2 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802082626/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravis-brother-likely-to-join-sivakarthikeyans-amaran-for-the-diwali-race/amp_articleshow/112196859.cms. live.
  2. News: 16 December 2021 . Director M Rajesh to team up with Jayam Ravi for his next . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230507003607/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-m-rajesh-to-team-up-with-jayam-ravi-for-his-next/articleshow/88321982.cms?from=mdr . 7 May 2023.
  3. News: 11 January 2022 . Harris Jayaraj's next with Jayam Ravi and M Rajesh combo . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127005002/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/harris-jayarajs-next-with-jayam-ravi-and-m-rajesh-combo/articleshow/88833612.cms?from=mdr . 27 November 2022.
  4. News: 3 March 2022 . Will Keerthy Suresh star opposite Jayam Ravi in his next? . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220303081047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-keerthy-suresh-star-opposite-jayam-ravi-in-his-next/articleshow/89965970.cms?from=mdr . 3 March 2022.
  5. News: 24 April 2022 . Priyanka Mohan to pair opposite Jayam Ravi in M Rajesh's next . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428232759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyanka-mohan-to-pair-opposite-jayam-ravi-in-m-rajeshs-next/articleshow/91051481.cms?from=mdr . 28 April 2023.
  6. News: 3 August 2022 . 'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008233538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jr-30-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-commences-with-a-muhurat-puja/articleshow/93325028.cms?from=mdr . 8 October 2022.
  7. Web site: 5 August 2022 . JR30: M Rajesh's project starring Jayam Ravi, Priyanka Mohan officially launched; details inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810214152/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jr30-m-rajeshs-project-starring-jayam-ravi-priyanka-mohan-officially-launched-details-inside/40fecd74af141 . 10 August 2023 . 18 September 2023 . OTTPlay.
  8. News: 23 August 2022 . Bhumika Chawla to play a supporting role in Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824080659/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bhumika-chawla-to-play-a-supporting-role-in-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh/articleshow/93733532.cms?from=mdr . 24 August 2022.
  9. News: 18 September 2023 . Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh titled 'Brother'; first look revealed . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918163806/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-titled-brother-first-look-revealed/articleshow/103751075.cms?from=mdr . 18 September 2023.
  10. News: 3 August 2022 . 'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008233538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jr-30-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-commences-with-a-muhurat-puja/articleshow/93325028.cms?from=mdr . 8 October 2022.
  11. News: 5 September 2023 . The first look of Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh to arrive on September 10 . . live . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918163808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-first-look-of-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-to-arrive-on-september-10/articleshow/103390172.cms?from=mdr . 18 September 2023.
  12. Web site: 2024-02-11 . Jayam Ravi Sets the Record Straight about M.Rajesh's 'Brother' is More Than Just Comedy . 2024-05-07 . IndiaGlitz.com . 7 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240507092532/https://www.indiaglitz.com/actor-jayam-ravi-opens-about-director-m-rajesh-s-brother--news-349717 . live .
  13. Web site: 9 January 2022 . Jayam Ravi's next to have music by Harris Jayaraj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208192325/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/09/jayam-ravis-next-to-have-music-by-harris-jayaraj-28896.html . 8 December 2022 . 18 September 2023 . Cinema Express.
  14. Web site: 6 July 2024. Super elated to announce y’all that @actor_jayamravi‘s #Brother Audio Rights is bagged by us Get ready for a Colorful Musical Fiesta A @Jharrisjayaraj musical . Twitter. 6 July 2024. 6 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240706085918/https://x.com/thinkmusicindia/status/1809463170014277881?prefetchTimestamp=1720256083723. live.
  15. News: 2024-07-20 . 'Brother' first single 'Makkamishi' sets the vibe right for the Jayam Ravi starrer . 2024-07-20 . The Times of India . 21 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721010916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/brother-first-single-makkamishi-sets-the-vibe-right-for-the-jayam-ravi-starrer/articleshow/111880874.cms . live .
  16. Web site: 31 July 2024. Brother: The Jayam Ravi-starrer to hit the big screens in Diwali?. OTTplay. 2 August 2024. 2 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802083323/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/brother-jayam-ravi-diwali-theatrical-release/e04deb662e138. live.
  17. Web site: 18 September 2023.
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