Genie (upcoming film) explained
Genie is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by debutant Arjunan Jr. It is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under Vels Films International. The film stars Jayam Ravi in the titular role, alongside Krithi Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The film was officially announced in March 2023 under the tentative title JR32, as it is Ravi's 32nd film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced that July. Principal photography commenced the same month in Chennai. The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography handled by Mahesh Muthuswami and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Cast
Production
Development
On 22 March 2023, Ishari K. Ganesh, the header of Vels Films International, announced that they would fund Jayam Ravi's 32nd film as the lead actor, tentatively titled JR32. Production was confirmed to begin later that year, and A. R. Rahman was signed to score the music. Directed by debutant Arjunan Jr., a former associate of director Mysskin, Krithi Shetty was cast that April as the female lead.[5] The film's official title, Genie, was announced on 5 July 2023, with the stills from the muhurat puja held the same week. Wamiqa Gabbi and Kalyani Priyadarshan were announced the same day being part of the cast.
Filming
Principal photography began on 5 July 2023.[6] A grand set was erected in a film city in Chennai and is said to be a three-week filming schedule in the set.[7]
Music
The music and background scores are composed by A. R. Rahman in his maiden collaboration with Arjunan Jr. and fourth with Ravi after (2022) (2023) Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025).[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: 4 July 2023 . Jayam Ravi's 'Genie' to kick off tomorrow . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240912211841/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravis-genie-to-kick-off-tomorrow/articleshow/101478458.cms . 12 September 2024 . . 6 August 2023 .
- Web site: 24 March 2024 . Jayam Ravi releases his first-look from Genie: 'A movie close to my heart' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240325072119/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/jayam-ravi-releases-his-first-look-from-genie-a-movie-close-to-my-heart-101711282005027.html . 25 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . . en.
- News: 5 July 2023 . Jayam Ravi's next titled Genie: Krithi Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Wamiqa Gabbi roped in for the project . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230705164159/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/jayam-ravis-next-titled-genie-krithi-shetty-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-wamiqa-gabbi-roped-in-for-the-project-8761674/ . 5 July 2023 . 9 January 2024 . The Indian Express.
- Web site: 25 March 2024 . Genie second look – Jayam Ravi is almost unrecognisable in this poster with Krithi Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Wamiqa Gabbi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326023618/https://www.ottplay.com/news/genie-second-look-poster-jayam-ravi-recreates-arabian-nights-nostalgia-along-with-krithi-kalyani-and-wamiqa/64218e0ae8813 . 26 March 2024 . 19 April 2024 . OTTPlay.
- News: 2023-04-06 . Kriti Shetty roped in for 'JR 32'! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230415034723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kriti-shetty-roped-in-for-jr-32/articleshow/99299338.cms . 2023-04-15 . 2024-03-26 . The Times of India.
- News: 5 July 2023 . In pictures: Jayam Ravi's next 'Genie' starts with a muhurat puja . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230806192803/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/in-pictures-jayam-ravis-next-genie-starts-with-a-muhurat-puja/articleshow/101514988.cms?from=mdr . 6 August 2023 . 6 August 2023 . The Times of India.
- News: 22 July 2023 . Jayam Ravi begins the shooting for 'Genie' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230806191257/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravi-begins-the-shooting-for-genie/articleshow/102041044.cms?from=mdr . 6 August 2023 . 6 August 2023 . The Times of India.
- News: 22 March 2023 . AR Rahman to compose music for Jayam Ravi's next tentatively titled 'JR 32' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324112848/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-jayam-ravis-next-tentatively-titled-jr-32/articleshow/98915186.cms?from=mdr . 24 March 2023 . 6 August 2023 . The Times of India.
