Raghava Lawrence’s next Tamil film titled Rudhran was officially launched this morning (January 21) at Chennai with a special pooja in the presence of the film’s cast and crew. The pictures from the pooja event are now doing good rounds on social media and it has made the film buffs look forward to the project. The most happening and sensational heroine, Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the female lead and this film will be her first collaboration with Raghava Lawrence. It is going to be interesting and fresh to see the pairing of Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar for the first time. The film will be produced by S Kathiresan of 5 Star Creations LLP, known for bankrolling quality blockbuster movies like Polladhavan, Aadukalam, and Jigarthanda. Notably, the film will also mark his directorial debut.

Yes! Kathiresan will be wielding the megaphone for this action entertainer which will go on floors from today. The film’s story and screenplay are penned by KP Thiru Maaran. One of the most sought after composers in Tamil cinema, GV Prakash Kumar will be scoring the music for this film and he will be looking forward to continuing the Asuran and Soorarai Pottru form with this film, as well. Ace cinematographer RD Rajasekhar will take care of the film’s visuals. Apart from Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar, Rudhran will also feature Nassar and Poornima Bhagyaraj in supporting roles. It is indeed good to see a solid team coming together for making the film and we hope it shapes up well.

Raghava Lawrence was last seen in the horror comedy, Kanchana 3 which was a hit at the box office. It has been close to two years since the film’s release and it looks like Rudhran will only be his next release in Tamil cinema. Lawrence is also committed to doing the sequel of the blockbuster film, Chandramukhi, with director P Vasu, under the production of Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures. The film is planned to be shot on a grand scale with a huge budget and it is expected to focus on the story between Chandramukhi and Vettaiyan Raja. More details regarding the film are awaited. For now, check out the pictures from the pooja event of Raghava Lawrence - Priya Bhavani Shankar starrer, Rudhran here: