Chennai, February 16 – The highly anticipated fantasy comedy adventure, "Maragadha Naanayam 2," starring Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, went into production with a grand ceremony here on Monday.
Sources present at the ceremony said that actor Karthi initiated the filming by clapping for the first shot, while director Venkat Prabhu gave the command "action" and "cut" for the inaugural shot. Actor Arya also handed over the script to the team on the occasion.
Sources in the production unit revealed that:
As many know, the 2017 fantasy comedy film "Maragadha Naanayam" became a huge success, prompting its makers to announce a sequel. Earlier this year, Passion Studios, one of the production companies, released a visual glimpse of the sequel.
Producer Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios had said: "I am delighted to produce 'Maragadha Naanayam 2', a project close to my heart, as I am a huge fan of the original blockbuster. This is a prestigious project designed to draw large crowds to theaters with its magical entertainment. Like the first part, Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar play the lead roles. Filmed on a grander scale with an expanded star cast, we are committed to delivering the ultimate entertainer."
"Maragadha Naanayam 2," directed by ARK Saravan and produced by Sudhan Sundaram, Manish Singhal, Durgaram Choudhary, Dev & KV Durai under Passion Studios, Dangal TV, RDC Media, Axess Film Factory & Good Show, will feature Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles.
The film will also feature actors Sathyaraj, Nikki Galrani, Pinisetty, Munishkanth, Anandaraj, Danie, Arunraja Kamaraj, and Muruganandam in significant roles.
Dhibu Ninan Thomas will compose the music for the film, which will have cinematography by PV Shankar. NK Rahul will be the art director for the film and Thirumalai Rajan R will be its editor. Rajesh Kannan has written the dialogues for the fantasy adventure, which will have stunts choreographed by PC Stunts.