Chennai, February 20 – The shooting for 'Gods and Soldiers', the next installment from the acclaimed superhit franchise 'Goli Soda' by ace director and cinematographer Vijay Milton, has been completed, its makers have announced.
Rough Note Productions, the production house producing the film, made the announcement on its social media accounts. The production house released a video clip of the director stating that the film's shooting had been successfully completed, writing, "#GodsAndSoldiers shoot wrapped up! We're excited to bring you some big updates very soon… stay tuned!"
'Gods and Soldiers', which carries forward the intense and raw spirit of the 'Goli Soda' legacy, will feature a remarkable ensemble cast, including Raj Tarun, Sunil, Vedan, Bharath, Aari, Ammu Abhirami, Kishore, Jeffery, Bharath Sreeni, Paal Dabba, and actress Vijetha.
Interestingly, Vedan, in addition to acting, will also be seen singing in this film, showcasing his dual talent on screen and in the soundtracks.
A title teaser that the unit had released a few months ago highlighted the fact that even a kitten, when constantly provoked, with all doors closed and pushed into a corner, would turn into a tiger. "And this time, it's not just one, but a whole clowder of claws...", the voiceover in the teaser said.
The teaser also revealed that Raj Tarun, who is popular in Telugu cinema, will be playing the character of Bala in this film, while established Telugu star Sunil will be playing the character of Poongavanam.
Well-known Tamil star Bharath will play the character of Kalvettu in this film, while Aari will play Iris. Young actor Kishore will play Inbaraj, while actress Ammu Abhirami will play the character of Nandhini. Jeffri, who gained popularity with the Tamil TV reality show Bigg Boss, will be seen as Diki in the film.
Besides this, rapper and singer Paal Dabba will be making his acting debut in this bilingual film directed by Vijay Milton.
For those who are unaware, Anish, popularly known by his stage name Paal Dabba, is a multi-talented rapper, singer, songwriter, and choreographer hailing from Chennai. With hit tracks like 170CM, Kaathu Mela, and the viral Galatta (from Aavesham), Paal Dabba has carved a unique identity for himself in the independent music scene. His distinctive style, infectious energy, and unfiltered lyrical honesty have earned him a loyal fanbase and recognition across platforms.
The film has music by Sam CS, known for his evocative and hard-hitting soundscapes.
In a statement that the makers had issued earlier, they had said that 'Gods and Soldiers' promised to carry forward "the Goli Soda tradition of portraying struggles, resilience, and the human spirit with raw realism and emotional power – delivered through Vijay Milton’s unique storytelling."