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Chikku Bhukku train scene |
Times have changed. But did not change the craze for romance fiction and travelogues. Mixing the two is Manikandan on celluloid, a former employee of late-filmmaker Cinematographer Jeeva.
His forthcoming venture Chikku Bhukku 'starring Arya and Shriya Saran in main roles, is a romantic entertainer shot on a train. The film is produced by Media One Global Entertainment Limited in association with Majestic Multimedia Limited.
Interestingly, Manikandan and Media One share a good relationship, even before the start of this company. Because it was Manikandan who completed a 'Dham Dhoom' after his director Jeeva's sudden death.
According to a press release, the duo now focus on even higher to connect with 'Chikku Bhukku. The release says. "The film stars Arya, who is a wonderful performance in 'Naan Kadavul' Shriya Saran has made an unprecedented performance in this film Debutante Preetika has a very important role and it is the younger sister of Bollywood star Amrita. Rao."
"Arya's previous performance in 'Varudu" has a mark for themselves in the Telugu audience created, while Shriya is a leading actress in tollywood. Given the nature of responses that lead actors to keep the film will release simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, "adds.
Most of the technicians who had worked with Jeeva are part of the team of 'Chikku Bhukku. Camera was handled by RB Gurudhev, dialogues were written by S Ramakrishnan, and lyrics were done by Valee, Pa Vijay and music by the Colonial Cousins Hari and Lesle, while Rekha Chinni Prakash and Dinesh did the choreography. The costumes were handled by Sai V and Deepali Noor.
Manikandan says, "The film is a romantic travel story, which starts in London and ends in Karaikudi. The shooting took place in and around trendy areas of London, picturesque locations of Mysore, Coonoor and traditional houses of Karaikudi.
The diversity between the spectacular locations in London, exotic rainforests around Western Ghats in Karnataka and monumental Karaikudi would give a new look and grandeur Chikku Bhukku. "
He adds: "I learned a lot of things from my mentor Jeeva." Think big and be confident about what you take, "he would say. I'm sure 'Chikku Bhukku' will work, with his script and lead players. "
On the storyline of the film, he says, "It's a romantic travelogue. As the title suggests, a train will be seen in the background in most parts of the film."
Overall 'Chikku Bhukku ", a nostalgic sound of a train, expected to make its viewers, a new romantic trip, which would be enjoyed by one and all to give.