Kaaviya Thalaivan is an upcoming Tamil traditional fiction movie written along with directed by simply Vasanthabalan. Occur early the twentieth century, the film is concerning the lifestyles of a couple of theatre artistes enjoyed by Siddharth along with Prithviraj along with the competition in which exists between them in a very small theatre troupe. The former may be the main cause whereas the particular latter is the antagonist inside the film. Nassar performs the role of your guru for you to these actors along with the role of actress Vedhicka can be inspired with the stage artist and singer K. N. Sundarambal. The first songs along with film score are comprised by A. R. Rahman. Your film was dubbed into Malayalam as Pradhi Nayagan.

The whole cast lists from the film are Siddharth, Prithiviraj, Vedhicka, Anaika Soti, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, Ponvannan, Babu Antony, Singampuli, Mansoor Ali Khan.

Through among the discussions involving director Vasanthabalan as well as script author Jeyamohan with regards to old crisis schools regarding Madurai, Jeyamohan unveiled Vasanthabalan to a book termed Enathu Naadaga Vazhkai, an autobiography regarding theatre doyen Avvai Shanmugham which helped them script the particular film. Vasanthabalan has been inspired because of the musical crisis based 1979 picture Sankarabharanam and also the 1983 picture Salangai Oli through director Kasinathuni Viswanath.

Kaaviya Thalaivan was announced in September 2012 as a venture with the production property Y NOT Studios teaming using Vasanthabalan and Siddharth, the latter because lead actor on the film. The particular team signed A. Third. Rahman for you to compose the particular music to the film in December 2012. Research work for the last script was completed for nearly per year wherein truth, references and whereabouts ended up collected through veteran cinema artists belonging to different cinema clubs active in Madurai, Dindigul, Karur and Pudukottai. For the reason that film shows the lifestyles of cinema artists, the cosmetic looks associated with characters were given prime importance for which make-up designer Pattanam Rasheed was signed. Perumal Selvam and Niranjani Agathiyan include designed the particular costumes to the characters. Throughout May 2013, convinced with the script, Prithviraj Sukumaran was signed for you to play a new parallel primary role along with Siddharth. In a press relieve of August 2013, the workforce revealed of which actresses Vedhicka and Anaika Soti ended up also included with the toss thereafter, since were assisting actors Nassar and Thambi Ramaiah. Lakshmi Rai was also connected to play a role in the particular film nevertheless her addition remained unconfirmed. Pre-production operates had commenced by May well 2013. Niranjani Agathiyan would additional make-up to the film.

Principal photography for the film started in early June 2013, wherein reports suggested that the film would be based on the based on the lives of yesteryear singers K. B. Sundarambal and S. G. Kittappa. However, only Vedhika's role is inspired by Sundarambal's life and the film is a musical drama of theatre artistes. Prithviraj revealed, "It is (Kaaviya Thalaivan) based on the popular theatre tradition that existed in Tamil Nadu during the 1920s and 1930s before movies took over." First and second filming schedules were completed in July and August 2013. In October 2013, the film entered its third schedule and shooting took place in Kothamangalam, Kerala. In December 2013, filming continued for an 18 day schedule in Chennai and 90% of the shooting was completed. Vasanthabalan stated there were hardly any technical challenges involved while filming, comparing the situation of cues to his previous outing Aravaan. In an interview to The Hindu, Vedhika said that each of the cast members had to sport 20-25 different looks in the film to get the feel of their characters. Jeyamohan also said the settings used for shooting the play sequences in the film provided ample space to explore the past. Vedhika prepared for her role by watching the 1966 Tamil fim Saraswathi Sabatham and drama videos. However, all the actors were asked to 'add their personal touch to their respective characters to make everything look authentic'. Being trained in Bharata Natyam, late choreographer Raghuram master choreographed her for the song "Thiruppugazh" sung by Vani Jairam. In May 2014, actor Siddharth confirmed that filming had been completed and the post-production had begun. Siddharth would reportedly be seen in 25 get-ups in the film.

The original songs and background score is composed by A. R. Rahman. Rahman underwent six months of research for the music of the film to relate it with the era of 1920s. The soundtrack has seven original songs and fourteen bit songs that form the score of the film. The track "Vanga Makka Vaanga" was released as a single on 11 July 2014 and the second single "Yaarumilla" was released exactly a month later. The second single made its debut on eight position on iTunes - India single tracks. The album was digitally released on 18 August 2014 to positive reviews. The album also released in Malayalam as Pradhi Nayagan on 26 October 2014

AZ India Marketing and ATMUS Activity acquired the actual film's theatrical submitting rights for USA. Dream Manufacturing plant was decided on to distribute the film far away, including India.

The official Twitter handle with the film premiered on Feb. 23, 2014. The concept logo was launched a morning later although on Feb. 27, 2014, the 'first look' poster with the film was launched. Further, upon February twenty-eight separate posters; one offering actor Prithviraj as well as the other offering actor Siddharth were released. The film experienced its initial press satisfy at Resort Green Playground, Chennai upon February twenty-eight, 2014. Case marked the particular presence of composer A. R. Rahman in addition to lead acting professional Siddharth, Vedhicka and also actor Nasser. The director with the movie insured by their crew containing producer Sashikanth, lyricist Pennsylvania. Vijay, editor Praveen and also art movie director Santhanam were present for the event. The 1st teaser was launched on August 13, 2014. The theatrical truck is scheduled to produce on Oct 23, 2014 as well as the film can be slated to produce on December 14, 2014.

A. R. Rahman revealed that he backed out from the Hollywood fantasy film Seventh Son to compose for Kaaviya Thalaivan, because it gave him the scope to innovate with folk music like never before. He had done six months research for the music of the film, especially working on nuances of several ragas and folk music prior to recording actual compositions. From October 2012 to July 2013 Rahman finished composing 90% of the songs, prior to commencement of filming. The makers did not finish a schedule and waited for Rahman to give them another song. Initially, the makers were skeptical about A. R. Rahman's agreement to the project. One of the top priority of Vasanthabalan was to get Rahman onboard. After several conversations, Siddharth, having worked with Rahman on 3 films previously, he set a meeting with Rahman and Vasanthabalan. Within seven to ten days post disscussion with Rahman, he agreed to compose. For an undisclosed song in the album, Rahman composed the lyrical tuning to six different iterations. Rahman was well aware of singer Haricharan's strong foundation in classical music. Unlike usual recording routes, the composer and singer had an impromptu sort of jamming session. Haricharan was diffident on the over-dramatizing lyrical works but agreed later. At times, Rahman would mention rare ragam and ask him to sing a little-known variation of the same. As per The Hindu, he was quoted saying "It is a period movie about street theatre, I trained myself by listening to legendary singers such as S. G. Kittappa and M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar." Haricharan has sung for ten tracks (inclusive of bit songs) in the album.The complete album was supposed to be written by Vaali but his untimely demise, he wrote the track "Alli Arjuna" for the soundtrack, his last poetic contribution to Tamil music. For this conversational track, Haricharan sang for both the characters 'Krishna' and 'Arjuna' by bringing alterations in his voice. As per the producer, S. Sashikanth, "Every song in this movie has a concept behind it. With "Yaarumilla" - that particular idea was based on the romance between Kitappa and KB Sundarambal. There were letters that Sundarambal had sent to Kitappa which are supposed to be on par with Shakespearan love letters! So the song's inspiration comes from that."

In a interview with Deccan Chronicle he had been quoted indicating, "Being a period of time film as well as the subject being of a dramatic trouple, I had to type in the subject in certain depth. Seemingly, it had been done for folks to relate using the music of that era with immediate alleviate. " The actual film has 20 tad songs regarding varying plans that to some extent form this score. In the Economic Instances, Rahman known, "The limitation was this throw (performing upon stage requires high-pitched melodies with dynamism) of which the songs would have to be composed. inch In July 2013, performer Madhushree announced that the lady had conducted a duet entitled "Thamana" with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, however track eventually didn't feature within the soundtrack album. Seven original songs in all the plays tend to be featured within the film. Each of the compositions reflect the sound and musical technology preferences from the 1920s time. Director Vasanthabalan picked old passages of Madurakavi Bhaskaradas so as to tune these individuals for picked songs. Each of the songs have been recorded by means of early Might 2014. Vasanthabalan validated in early on September 2014 which Rahman was working on the history score from the film in his business in Chicago.

The state track listing premiered by Sony New music India with August 17, 2014.

Tracksongs are Vaanga Makka Vaanga, Aye Mr. Minor!, Yaarumilla, Sandi Kuthirai, Sollividu Sollividu, Thiruppugazh, Alli Arjuna.

The film was expected to release on november 28 2014.