More than a month after Mari Selvaraj's next, Manjanathi, went on floors, the film wrapped its first schedule recently. The news was made public by one of the film's lead actors, Kayadu Lohar. who took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes still and pen a short note on her experience shooting for the film so far.
Priyanka Mohan and Kathir headline Manjanathi with Kayadu, which marks the filmmaker's sixth feature film. Actors Poornima Ravi, Vidhu, and Kaaka Muttai-fame J Vignesh are also a part of the film's cast. The film reunites Kathir with Mari Selvaraj, whose debut film Pariyerum Perumal (2018) was headlined by him.
Taking to Instagram, Kayadu wrote, "A different world. A different school. A different me. And a storyteller who made me see things a little differently. Schedule wrap for Manjanathi." In the black-and-white photo, she can be seen in a saree, treading an empty road with the filmmaker.
Previously, Kayadu Lohar explained why the film is special to her. "To be a part of a film that makes you confront something so deeply woven into the way we see, judge and control is an honour beyond words. And to experience this journey alongside some of the finest minds in our industry Mari Selvaraj sir and the greatest talents Ilaiyaraaja sir makes this phase all the more exciting and, honestly, feels like a blessing. Grateful. Excited. And deeply honoured to be a part of this one."
Mari Selvaraj is joining hands with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja for the first time for Manjanathi. The crew of the film also includes cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K, editor Selva RK, art director Ramu Thangaraj, and stunt choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan. More details about the film's extended cast, plot and genre, are awaited.
Mari Selvaraj and his wife, Divya Mari Selvaraj, are producing Manjanathi under their Navvi Studios banner, along with Sushant Prasad, who is producing under his Skanda Pictures banner. Also bankrolling the film is the Fortune banner. A release date for the film is yet to be announced.
