Keerthy Suresh's Raghu Thatha to release in August

It is well known Keerthy Suresh is working on her upcoming film Raghu Thatha, helmed by Suman Kumar in his maiden directorial. The makers have now announced that the film is scheduled to hit theatres on August 15 this year, coinciding with the occasion of Independence day.

Sharing a new poster from the film, Keerthy wrote on her X handle, "Raghu Thatha, Kayalvizhi’s heart-warming adventure is coming to theatres near you. Get ready for a hilarious, emotional and empowering rollercoaster ride!"

Suman Kumar was one of the writers of the hit Prime Video series The Family Man. Along with Keerthy, MS Baaskar, Devadarshini, Ravindra Vijay, Anandsami, Jayakumar, Rajesh Balachandiran and Rajeev Ravindranathan are playing important roles in Raghu Thatha.

The supporting cast also includes Ismath Banu, Aadhira Pandilakshmi, Janaki, Chu Khoy Sheng, Mukesh, KS Mippu and Manoj Kumar Kalaivannan.

Raghu Thatha which is said to be a humourous and satirical take on the journey undertaken by a young woman Kayalvizhi (Keerthy Suresh) to 'protect the identity of her land and people'.

It has cinematography by Yamini Yagnamurthy, who also shot Keerthy's Saani Kaayidham (2022). Sean Roldan is composing music for the film while TS Suresh handles the editing. Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films is producing Raghu Thatha, marking their first production venture in Kollywood.