Dragon (upcoming film) explained

Director:Ashwath Marimuthu
Story:Ashwath Marimuthu
Pradeep Ranganathan
Producer:Kalpathi S. Aghoram
Kalpathi S. Ganesh
Kalpathi S. Suresh
Cinematography:Niketh Bommireddy
Editing:Pradeep E. Ragav
Music:Leon James
Studio:AGS Entertainment
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Dragon is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film[1] directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, who co-wrote the script with Pradeep Ranganathan, and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film stars Pradeep in the titular role, alongside Anupama Parameswaran, George Maryan, Indumathy Manikandan, K. S. Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, VJ Siddhu, Harshath Khan and Kayadu Lohar.

The film was officially announced in April 2024 under the tentative title #PradeepAshwathCombo, as it is the first collaboration of Pradeep with Ashwath, and the official title was announced a few days later. Principal photography commenced the following month. The film has music composed by Leon James, cinematography handled by Niketh Bommi and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.

Production

Development

After the success of Oh My Kadavule in 2020, Silambarasan congratulated director Ashwath Marimuthu for the film's success, leading speculations that they would collaborate for the director's next directorial venture.[2] Reports of a potential collaboration persisted through January 2022,[3] [4] with AGS Entertainment reported as the project's funder.[5] Touted to be a romantic comedy, production was reportedly set to begin later that year.[6] However, for unspecified reasons, the project was eventually shelved.[7] Silambarasan moved on to STR 48, directed by Desingh Periyasamy, while Ashwath took on the Telugu remake of Oh My Kadavule.[8]

In December 2023, Pradeep Ranganathan, a long-time friend of Ashwath Marimuthu, was reported to collaborate with him for Pradeep's third acting film after Love Today (2022) and Love Insurance Kompany.[9] AGS Entertainment was confirmed to be the project's funder, marking its second collaboration with Pradeep after Love Today. The company made a public announcement on 10 April 2024, confirming the project, tentatively titled #PradeepAshwathCombo and #AGS26.[10] The team retained collaborators from their previous films, including composer Leon James, editor Pradeep E. Ragav, and publicity designer Kabilan Chelliah; S. M. Venkat Manickam was appointed as the executive producer by the production house, while cinematographer Niketh Bommireddy was chosen to handle the cinematography.[11] Ashwath clarified the script he narrated to Silambarasan was not the same, after reports claimed it to be.[12] The film's official title, Dragon, was announced on 5 May.[13]

Casting

Pradeep would be playing a student as a main character for the first time.[14] [15] Anupama Parameswaran would be pairing opposite Pradeep,[16] in her fourth Tamil film after Kodi (2016), Thalli Pogathey (2021) and Siren (2024).[17] [18] K. S. Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Mysskin were confirmed to be playing important roles, in their first collaboration with Pradeep and Ashwath.[19] [20] YouTubers VJ Siddhu and Harshath Khan would make their film acting sophomore after Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019),[21] whilst Kayadu Lohar would make her Tamil film debut with this film.[22] Shortly thereafter, George Maryan and Indumathy Manikandan were announced to play the title character's parents.[23]

Filming

Principal photography began with first schedule on 5 May 2024 with an inaugural puja at a film city in Chennai on the day before.[24] On 4 October, the director confirmed that the filming has entered into its last schedule.[25]

Music

The music and background score is composed by Leon James, in his first collaboration with Pradeep; and his third with Ashwath after Oh My Kadavulae and its Telugu remake Ori Devuda.[26]

Notes and References

  1. News: 10 June 2024 . THIS actress to play the female lead in Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240905035251/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-actress-to-play-the-female-lead-in-pradeep-ranganathans-dragon/articleshow/110876688.cms . 5 September 2024 . 14 October 2024 . The Times of India.
  2. Web site: 12 March 2020 . Simbu lauds Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh's Oh My Kadavule . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200523233158/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/simbu-lauds-ashok-selvan-and-ritika-singh-s-oh-my-kadavule-1654682-2020-03-12 . 23 May 2020 . 10 April 2024 . . en.
  3. News: 20 January 2022 . Has Simbu signed his next with director Ashwath Marimuthu? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230117072619/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/has-simbu-signed-his-next-with-director-ashwath-marimuthu/articleshow/89017864.cms . 17 January 2023 . 5 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: 21 January 2022 . Simbu to Act in Director Ashwath Marimuthu's Next . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240418011637/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/simbu-to-act-in-director-ashwath-marimuthus-next-4682345.html . 18 April 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . en.
  5. Web site: sharpana . 19 January 2022 . 'ஓ மை கடவுளே' பட இயக்குநர் அஷ்வத் மாரிமுத்துவுடன் இணையும் சிம்பு . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241121115756/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/cinema/actor-simbu-next-film-will-be-directed-by-ashwath-marimuthu . 21 November 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . ta.
  6. Web site: Menon . Thinkal . 19 January 2022 . Silambarasan, Ashwath Marimuthu to team up for a project for AGS Productions . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240505123251/https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasan-ashwath-marimuthu-to-team-up-for-a-project-for-ags-productions/2d07c39ff6827 . 5 May 2024 . 5 May 2024 . . en.
  7. News: 12 April 2024 . Director Ashwath Marimuthu on his film with Silambarasan: We'll go ahead when he is ready . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240425014341/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-ashwath-marimuthu-on-his-film-with-silambarasan-well-go-ahead-when-he-is-ready/articleshow/109244378.cms . 25 April 2024 . 5 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  8. Web site: Manu . Hridyambika A . 19 December 2023 . Is Pradeep Ranganathan teaming up with THIS director for his next? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417234052/https://www.ottplay.com/news/is-pradeep-ranganathan-teaming-up-with-this-director-for-his-next/778e630aa9599 . 17 April 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . en.
  9. Web site: 21 December 2023 . Pradeep Ranganathan Set To Join Hands With Oh My Kadavulae Director Ashwath Marimuthu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241121120329/https://www.news18.com/movies/pradeep-ranganathan-set-to-join-hands-with-oh-my-kadavulae-director-ashwath-marimuthu-8712736.html . 21 November 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . en.
  10. 1778055720782737552 . Ags_production . Thrilled to bring to you yet another blockbuster combo for our next production! #KalpathiSAghoram #KalpathiSGanesh #KalpathiSSuresh proudly announce #AGS26 #PradeepAshwathCombo . AGS Entertainment . AGS Entertainment . 9 October 2024 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/K1fvd . 21 November 2024 . live.
  11. Web site: 10 April 2024 . Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled announcement video unveiled . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241121120646/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/pradeep-ranganathans-next-untitled-annoucement-video-unveiled-778929 . 21 November 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . en.
  12. Web site: Sundar . Anusha . 12 April 2024 . 'Silambarasan sir appreciated Oh My Kadavule for 1.5 hours,' says Ashwath Marimuthu, who adds he has a different script for the actor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240520090947/https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasan-sir-appreciated-oh-my-kadavule-for-15-hours-ashwath-marimuthu-as-he-clarifies-he-has-a-different-script-for-the-actor/adc7a998e8304 . 20 May 2024 . 5 May 2024 . . en.
  13. News: 12 October 2024 . 'Dragon': First look of Pradeep Ranganathan - 'Oh My Kadavule' director's next out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241110110658/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dragon-first-look-of-pradeep-ranganathan-oh-my-kadavule-directors-next-out/article68745355.ece/amp/ . 10 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  14. Web site: M . Narayani . 12 October 2024 . First look of Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112213444/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Oct/12/first-look-of-pradeep-ranganathans-dragon-out . 12 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  15. News: 12 October 2024 . Pradeep Ranganathan turns a worstu student for Ashwath Marimuthu's 'Dragon'; first look revealed . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241121121111/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pradeep-ranganathan-turns-a-worstu-student-for-ashwath-marimuthus-dragon-first-look-revealed/articleshow/114166693.cms . 21 November 2024 . 11 November 2024 . The Times of India.
  16. Web site: 12 October 2024 . Anupama Parameswaran onboard Dragon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113003847/https://www.dtnext.in/amp/entertainment/cinema/anupama-parameswaran-onboard-dragon-807206 . 13 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  17. Web site: Sundar . Anusha . 30 June 2024 . Dragon: Anupama Parameswaran cast opposite Pradeep Ranganathan in Ashwath Marimuthu film Deets inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241110113958/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/dragon-anupama-parameswaran-cast-opposite-pradeep-ranganathan-in-ashwath-marimuthu-film/6c3bf2748a737 . 10 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . OTTPlay.
  18. Web site: 30 June 2024 . Dragon: Anupama Parameswaran to romance Pradeep Ranganathan? Here's the latest update . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240630112119/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/amp/trending/dragon-anupama-parameswaran-to-romance-pradeep-ranganathan-heres-the-latest-update/68d76abb97774/ . 30 June 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  19. News: 10 November 2024 . THESE three directors-turned-actors join Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dragon' . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241121121131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/these-three-directors-turned-actors-join-pradeep-ranganathans-dragon/articleshow/115136743.cms . 21 November 2024 . 11 November 2024 . The Times of India.
  20. Web site: Mullappilly . Sreejith . 9 November 2024 . Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and KS Ravikumar join Dragon cast . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113063507/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Nov/09/mysskin-gautham-vasudev-menon-and-ks-ravikumar-join-dragon-cast . 13 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  21. Web site: M . Narayani . 9 November 2024 . VJ Siddhu and Harshath Khan join Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112214758/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Nov/09/vj-siddhu-and-harshath-khan-join-pradeep-ranganathans-dragon . 12 November 2024 . 10 November 2024 . . en.
  22. News: 7 November 2024 . Kayadu Lohar joins Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241121121151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kayadu-lohar-joins-pradeep-ranganathans-dragon/articleshow/115060371.cms . 21 November 2024 . 11 November 2024 . The Times of India.
  23. Web site: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 11 November 2024 . George Maryan and Indumathi Manikandan onboard Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/RStWu . 23 November 2024 . 23 November 2024 . . en.
  24. Web site: 5 May 2024 . Dragon - Ashwath Marimuthu and Pradeep Ranganathan's film title revealed; shooting begins Deets inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804093705/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/dragon-ashwath-marimuthu-and-pradeep-ranganathans-film-title-revealed-shooting-begins-deets-inside/aeba7c57fc408/ . 4 August 2024 . 11 November 2024 . . en.
  25. Web site: 4 October 2024 . Ashwath Marimuthu reveals Pradeep Ranganathan starrer Dragon update . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241007193958/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/04/ashwath-marimuthu-reveals-pradeep-ranganathan-starrer-dragon-update . 7 October 2024 . 4 October 2024 . Cinema Express.
  26. Web site: 10 April 2024 . Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled announcement video unveiled . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241121120646/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/pradeep-ranganathans-next-untitled-annoucement-video-unveiled-778929 . 21 November 2024 . 10 April 2024 . . en.

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