'Vaanam Kottattum' is an upcoming film produced by Manirathinam's Madras Talkies who have produced many popular films like Alaipayuthey, Kaatru Veliyidai, Iruvar, Dil Se, Raavanan, and the recent multi-starrer hit film ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’.
Vikram Prabhu is playing the lead role in this film and this marks his first ever association with Mani Ratnam’s production house. Madonna Sebastian is playing the female lead in this film and Aishwarya Rajesh as Vikram Prabhu’s sister. The film also features Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Sarath Kumar and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj in crucial roles.
Mani Ratnam is writing the story and dialogues along with his long-time assistant Dhana, who is directing this film as well. He had already made his directorial debut with ‘Padai Veeran’. While Preetha (Abhiyum Naanum fame) is the cinematographer, Amaran is taking care of Art department and Eka Lakhani is designing costumes.
The shooting of the film had commenced in July 19 and is going on at brisk pace. While it was announced that the singing sensation, Sid Sriram will be turning as music composer for this flick, there is another interesting update on it. Popular filmmaker, Balaji Sakthivel, best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal and more, has been roped in to play an important role in Vaanam Kottattum.