After completing filming for Root - Running Out of Time last year, the Gautham Ram Karthik-starrer is currently in its post-production stages with the makers aiming to complete the project soon.
Billed as a sci-fi crime thriller, the upcoming film is penned and helmed by debutant Sooriyaprathap S, who has previously worked as an associate director on Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan.
In a meticulously planned post-production schedule, the Root's editing, sound design, music composition, VFX integration, and DI works progressing simultaneously at a brisk pace with the producers expressing confidence on the film's output.
Producer Shaik Mujeeb said, "We are extremely pleased with the output coming together in post-production. Every department is delivering beyond expectations — from the edit and background score to the VFX and sound design. Root is a technically demanding film, and the team’s dedication and precision are helping us achieve exactly the kind of quality we aimed for. The rushes and the current cuts look very promising, and we are confident audiences will experience something intense and fresh on screen."
Root also stars Hindi actor Aparshakti Khurana in his Tamil debut, Bhavya Trikha as the female lead, veteran actor Y Gee Mahendran, Pavni Reddy, Linga, and RJ Anandhi, among others.
The first look poster was revealed in January, featuring Gautham standing with his arms over a desk, as a sand clock in the background denotes time running out. Meanwhile, Aparshakti's poster had him dressed in a retro costume replete with a shawl and spectacles in a pre-independence era setting.
The film’s technical team comprises cinematography by Arjun Raja, editing by John Abraham, music by Vithushanan, production design by Bhavna Govardan, and action choreography by Miracle Michael.
Dhanishtan Fernando, Rajarajan Gananasambandam, Sanjai Shankar, and Shaik Mujeeb are producing the upcoming film under the Verus Productions banner.
While the lead actors have wrapped dubbing for their portions, plot details, along with a release date are yet to be announced by the makers.