Chennai, March 6 – Director Aishwarya Rajinikanth's upcoming film, 'Texla', will feature Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tamil actor Jai in the lead roles.
The film's production began with a grand pooja ceremony held at the Leela Palace in the city on Friday. The launch event was attended by the entire cast and crew, along with several film celebrities, including actors and director Seeman and Samuthirakani.
Posters displayed at the launch event revealed that the film would star critically acclaimed Malayalam star Suraj Venjaramoodu and Tamil actor Jai in the lead roles.
Sources close to the unit revealed that Suraj Venjaramoodu will be playing the role of Jai's father in the film. George Maryan, who was praised for his impactful performance in the blockbuster film 'Dragon', will also have a significant role in the film.
It may be recalled that the project was tentatively referred to as #KRG09 before the title was announced.
It may also be recalled that Kannan Ravi Group, the production house producing the film, had announced the title of the film on its social media timelines a few days ago. The production house announced the title through a title teaser.
It had then stated, "Happiness in every small moment. Ready to relive the nostalgia and recreate the magic. Presenting the Tamil title teaser of @krgoffl's #Production9 - #Texla. An @aishwaryarajini Film. @kannanravikrg @deepakravi @itsyuvan @u1recordsoffl @srinathviswanathan @sathish_pro @s2mediaoffl @decoffl #KRG09."
The title teaser opened with a group of poor children sitting in a thatched hut, anxiously waiting for something to happen. Meanwhile, a man, seen standing at the entrance to the hut, keeps looking at the overcast sky with rain clouds. He tells the boys inside, "It doesn't seem like it will happen today either."
As all the boys make their way out, one of them, with a sad expression, asks, "Not possible today either, elder brother?" The man replies, "What can I do? I can't control it." Eventually, as the boys walk a few yards, the man calls out to them, asking them to return. They return joyfully as the sun comes out from behind the rain clouds. Using a piece of glass to reflect the sunlight onto a film plate, the name 'Texla' is flashed on the cloth screen, much to the delight of the boys, who start cheering.
The makers have already announced that ace music director Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music for this film.
It may be recalled that the production house had, through a statement, announced its decision to have Aishwarya Rajinikanth direct their next film. It had stated, "We are a production house that firmly believes that cinema thrives on meaningful collaborations, as filmmaking is truly a collective art built on shared vision, passion, and trust."
"With immense pride and excitement, Kanna Ravi Group is delighted to announce our collaboration with Ms. Aishwarya Rajinikanth for KRG Group's Production No. 9," the production house had said.
Stating that the ambitious project had been planned as a grand multi-lingual release, the production house said that the film would be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, reaching audiences across the nation.
"Conceived as a wholesome and sure-shot entertainer, the film promises to deliver a powerful and engaging cinematic experience for viewers of all backgrounds," the group said and added that they felt honoured to present the prestigious venture and that they looked forward to creating something truly memorable for audiences everywhere.
For the unaware, producer Kannan Ravi, who produced the Jiiva-starrer 'Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil', is an Indian businessman based out of Dubai.
