We had previously reported that the production for Kuttram Kadithal 2, the sequel to the National Award winning film, Kuttram Kadithal, began in July. The makers have now announced that the film, starring JSK Satish Kumar in the lead, has completed its first schedule in Kodaikanal, three days ahead of the planned timeline.
Director SK Jeeva shared his excitement, saying, “We are delighted to have completed the first schedule of Kuttram Kadithal 2 in Kodaikanal well ahead of schedule, despite the challenging weather. This achievement was possible only through seamless teamwork and the unwavering support of our production unit."
He also heaped praise on JSK Sathish Kumar, saying, "His portrayal of the protagonist has been filled with such sincerity that in one scene, he shed tears naturally without any aid, moving the entire crew to applause. Moments like these prove how commitment and collaboration elevate the art of filmmaking. I am also grateful to the entire cast, who have delivered truly commendable performances, and I look forward to sharing more beautiful experiences from the upcoming schedules.”
A thriller-drama, Kuttram Kadithal 2 will be filmed across various locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including Theni, Sirumalai, and surrounding localities.
The story of the film follows a soon-to-be-retired government school teacher who, when about to be honoured by the Central Government, sees his life change as he is challenged, forced to confront with past secrets, and is forced with emotional reckonings.
The rest of the cast of the thriller includes Pandiyarajan, Appukutty, Balaji Murugadoss, Deepak, Pavel, Padman, PL Thenappan, Chandini Tamilarasan, Keerthi Chawla, Viji Chandrasekar, Lovelyn, Jovita Livingston, and Roshan, among others.
Alongside directing the film, SK Jeeva has also written the screenplay along with Satish. With music composed by DK, the rest of the technical crew includes Sathish G handling cinematography, CS Premkumar in charge of editing, and Mahesh Mathew handling stunts. P Arumugam is on board as the production executive.