R ARIVANANTHAM
Saala a lively film capturing two powerful groups warring for a popular bar in North Chennai, produced by People Media Factory TG Vishwa Prasad and directed by SD Manipaul, gears up for grand theatrical release on August 23.
People Media Factory, a leading production house in Telugu cinema, is releasing its third Tamil film titled ‘Saala’ after giving a blockbuster hit “Vadakkupatti Ramasamy” on a grand scale.
- People Media Factory, a leading production house in Telugu cinema, is releasing its third Tamil film after giving a blockbuster hit “Vadakkupatti Ramasamy” on a grand scale
- The movie is gearing up for theatrical release in Tamil on the 23rd of August 2024
- The setting of the famous Parvathi Bar in Royapuram, which has been shut down for 20 years due to gang wars, creates a rich backdrop for the story: Director Manipaul.
‘Saala’ stars Dheeran (Debut), Reshma Venkatesan (Debut), ‘Madras’ fame Charles Vinod, Aruldoss, Srinath, Sampath Ram, and IT Arasan in pivotal roles. The shoot of ‘Saala’ film has received U/A certificate from the Censor. The movie is gearing up for theatrical release in Tamil on the 23rd of Aug 2024
Speaking about the film, director Manipaul said, “The movie ‘Saala’ is an action-packed drama that explores the themes of power struggles, prestige, and social activism. The setting of the famous Parvathi Bar in Royapuram, which has been shut down for 20 years due to gang wars, creates a rich backdrop for the story.
The two gangs, eager to claim the tender and restore the bar to its former glory, are pitted against each other in a battle for control. Meanwhile, Punitha, a socially conscious school teacher, is determined to shut down the bar for good, adding a third dimension to the conflict. The triangular fight between the two gangs and Punitha sets the stage for a thrilling narrative, full of twists and turns.”
Manipaul, who had worked under director Prabhu Solomon, added: “North Chennai is my favorite place. I am very happy that my desire to record its people and their life in cinema has been fulfilled in my first film itself. Not only the people of North Chennai, but audience of all sections will appreciate ‘Saala’, I hope.”
Shree Natraj is the Creative Producer of the film, and Vijaya Rajesh is the Executive Producer. Ravindranath Guru has taken care of cinematography for ‘Saala’, while music has been composed by Theeson. Art direction is handled by Vairabalan, editing by Bhuvan, stunts by Mahesh Mathew and Rugger Ram, and choreography by Noble. Sound Mixing: Lakshmi Narayanan. Anthony Dasan and Saindhavi have crooned for the songs. Production Executive: V.K. Duraisamy.
