Draft:Nesippaya
Nesippaya is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by XB Film Creators.[1] The film stars Akash Murali in his acting debut, alongside Aditi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu and Khushbu. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Cameron Eric Bryson and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.
| Nesippaya | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Vishnuvardhan |
| Written by | Vishnuvardhan Neelan Sekar |
| Produced by | Xavier Britto |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Cameron Eric Bryson |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | XB Film Creators |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
[edit]- Akash Murali as Arjun[2]
- Aditi Shankar as Diya[3]
- R. Sarathkumar
- Prabhu
- Khushbu
- Kalki Koechlin as Indira, Portugal-based lawyer[4]
- Shiv Panditt
- Raja
- George Kora
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film was officially announced in mid-April 2021 under the tentative title Production No: 2, as it is the second production venture of XB Film Creators, introducing Akash Murali, son of late actor Murali and the younger brother of Atharvaa.[2] Akash who recently got married to Sneha in August 2020 is the daughter of the film's producer Xavier Britto.[5] Aditi Shankar was announced as the lead actress making her third venture, while she was simultaneously shooting for Maaveeran.[3][6] In November 2023, Shiv Panditt who was last seen in Leelai (2012) was speculated to make his return to Tamil Cinema after 12 years for a special appearance along with Kalki Koechlin who previously worked together in Shaitan (2011).[7] The official title was revealed in June 2024.[1][8] In early July 2024 it was confirmed that Kalki Koechlin who was earlier seen in Nerkonda Paarvai and Paava Kadhaigal is seen to have portrayed a role of a Portugal based lawyer named Indira.[4]
Filming
[edit]Despite announcing in 2021, the principal photography commenced in March 2023 after a delay of two years. It was shot sporadically in several legs with filming locations including Portugal, Spain, and India, and wrapped by mid-February 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Nesippaya': First look of Vishnu Varadhan's film with Aditi Shankar, Akash Murali out". The Hindu. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Atharvaa's brother Akash Murali to debut in Vishnuvardhan's direction". Times of India. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Aditi Shankar will be Akash's love interest in his debut film with Vishnuvardhan". Times of India. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Kalki Koechlin joins the cast of Vishnuvardhan's 'Nesippaya'". Times of India. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Master producers to launch Akash Murali under Vishnuvardhan's direction". Cinema Express. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Vishnu Varadhan to helm debut film of Murali's son Akash; Aditi Shankar to play female lead". The Hindu. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "'Shaitan' co-stars Kalki Koechlin and Shiv Panditt reunite for THIS film - EXCLUSIVE!". 14 November 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "அப்பாவின் கடைசி தருணம்... தம்பி ஆகாஷின் முதல் பட விழாவில் எமோஷ்னலாக பேசி கலங்கிய அதர்வா முரளி!". Asianet News (in Tamil). 29 June 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Akash Murali & Aditi Shankar's film Vishnuvardhan to move abroad". Times of India. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.