Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam Reunite 35 Years After ‘Nayakan’ for ‘KH234’

Indian actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam are reuniting for a movie with the working title “KH234.”

The pair beforehand teamed on gangster epic “Nayakan” (1987). The movie was a watershed in each their careers. It was a field workplace blockbuster, received Haasan finest actor at India’s nationwide movie awards and was the nation’s entry to the 1988 Oscars.

The title of the brand new movie signifies that it’s Haasan’s 234th.

“KH234” will likely be produced by Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Movies Worldwide (RKFI) and Ratnam’s Madras Talkies with Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Purple Large Films as a presenter on the undertaking. Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy successful composer A.R. Rahman will present the music. Haasan, Ratnam, R. Mahendran and Siva Ananth will produce. The movie will launch in 2024. No additional particulars can be found at the moment.

Each Haasan and Ratnam are coming off the largest hits of their careers. Haasan’s motion thriller, the Tamil-language “Vikram,” produced by RKFI and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, launched in June and grossed $60 million. Ratnam’s Tamil-language historic epic “Ponniyin Selvan: 1,” produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions launched in September and in addition grossed $60 million. Each movies had been distributed in Tamil Nadu by Purple Large.

After the success of “Nayakan,” Ratnam and Haasan had been on account of make “Ponniyin Selvan,” tailored from Kalki Krishnamurthy’s basic novel, however the stars didn’t align at the moment.

“I used to be equally excited 35 years earlier than once I was about to begin work with Mr. Mani Ratnam. Collaborating with an identical mindset is stimulating. This stimulation consists of Mr. Rahman as nicely. Eagerly trying ahead to presenting this enterprise with Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin,” Haasan stated.

Ratnam stated: “Completely satisfied, honored and excited to collaborate with Kamal Haasan once more.”

Subsequent up for Haasan is “Indian 2,” S. Shankar’s sequel to his 1996 blockbuster “Indian.” Ratnam’s “Ponniyin Selvan: 2” is anticipated in April, 2023.