Shaam's next outing, Asthram, directed by Aravind Rajagopal, now has a release date. Also starring model-turned-actor Niranjani, the film is all set to hit theatres on February 21.
Billed to be a crime-investigation thriller, the film has a story penned by Jegan M S. Nizhalgal Ravi, Aroul D Shankar, and Jeeva Ravi, and a newcomer, Ranjith DSM, rounds out the supporting cast of Asthram.
Aravind Rajagopal, who has a decade of experience making short films, is making his debut with Asthram. As per an earlier released press note, the director said, "During the pandemic, my team and I made a 30-minute pilot film. Recognising the exceptional quality of the story, we made the collective decision to transform it into a full-length feature. The talented story writer, Jagan, has masterfully crafted the narrative. As a result, the film has taken shape as an enthralling crime investigation thriller."
Shaam is all set to be seen as a cop in Asthram. The note further detailed how Aravind roped in Shaam to play the lead. "I reached out to actor Shaam through social media to narrate the plot of this film. Unaware of my identity, he placed trust in my words and graciously invited me to his office. Upon hearing the story, he promptly agreed to take on the role."
Sundaramoorthy, who is known for his work in Airaa, 8 Thottakkal, and Bommai Nayagi, is the music composer for Asthram. The film will feature cinematography by Kalyan and editing by Boopathy.
Asthramis backed by Dhana Shanmugamani of Best Movies. Five Star Company has acquired the theatrical distribution rights of the upcoming film.