Genie is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by debutant Bhuvanesh Arjunan. 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.
| Genie | |
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| Directed by | Bhuvanesh Arjunan |
| Written by | Bhuvanesh Arjunan |
| Produced by | Ishari K. Ganesh |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mahesh Muthuswami |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production company | Vels Films International |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹100 crore |
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 edit
- Jayam Ravi as the genie[1]
- Krithi Shetty
- Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Wamiqa Gabbi
- Devayani[2]
- Aajeedh Khalique[3]
Production edit
Development edit
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. The project would be made on a budget of ₹100 crore (US$13 million); highest for Ravi in his career, except for the Ponniyin Selvan film series. Production was confirmed to begin later that year, and A. R. Rahman was signed to score the music.[4] Directed by debutant Bhuvanesh Arjunan, 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.[6]
Filming edit
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 edit
The music and background scores are composed by A. R. Rahman in his maiden collaboration with Bhuvanesh and third with Ravi after Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).[4]
References edit
- ^ "Jayam Ravi releases his first-look from Genie: 'A movie close to my heart'". Hindustan Times. 24 March 2024. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi's next titled Genie: Krithi Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Wamiqa Gabbi roped in for the project". The Indian Express. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Genie second look – Jayam Ravi is almost unrecognisable in this poster with Krithi Shetty, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Wamiqa Gabbi". OTTPlay. 25 March 2024. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ a b "AR Rahman to compose music for Jayam Ravi's next tentatively titled 'JR 32'". The Times of India. 22 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Kriti Shetty roped in for 'JR 32'!". The Times of India. 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b "In pictures: Jayam Ravi's next 'Genie' starts with a muhurat puja". The Times of India. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi begins the shooting for 'Genie'". The Times of India. 22 July 2023. Archived from the original on 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
