Star is an Indian Tamil-language 2024 romantic drama film written and directed by Elan, and produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad and Sreenidhi Sagar under Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Rise East Entertainment. The film stars Kavin in the titular role, alongside Lal, Aaditi Pohankar, Preity Mukhundhan and Geetha Kailasam. It follows a youngster and the obstacles he goes through when he tries to become a leading actor.
Initially, Harish Kalyan was cast to play the lead role, but he got subsequently replaced by Kavin. The film was announced in August 2023 under the tentative title Kavin’s Next, and the official title was announced a few days later. Principal photography commenced in June 2023. It was being predominantly shot in Chennai, and wrapped by mid-February 2024. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Star is scheduled to release worldwide on 10 May 2024 in theatres.
Synopsis
A youngster aspires to become an actor, but goes through obstacles before he becomes one.
Cast
- Kavin as Kalai
- Lal as Kalai’s father
- Aaditi Pohankar as Jimikky
- Preity Mukhudhan as Meera Malaikodi
- Geetha Kailasam as Kalai’s mother
Production
Development
In June 2019, Harish Kalyan, who had a successful collaboration with director Elan after Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018), was reported to collaborate with the latter for his next directorial. Amma Creations, headed by T. Siva, would reportedly produce the venture. On 5 December 2020, the project was confirmed by the director, during an interview. Yuvan Shankar Raja was revealed to have been brought on board to compose the score, in his second consecutive film with the director after Pyaar Prema Kaadhal. The venture’s production house, Screen Scene Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd, made a public announcement on 12 December. The official title, Star, was announced with a promotional poster that day. In July 2021, reports claimed that the venture was shelved, due to creative differences between Elan and Kalyan.
In August 2023, Kavin, who was praised for his performance in Dada (2023) and a long-time friend of the director, was reported to replace Kalyan for the lead role. On 27 August, B. V. S. N. Prasad, header of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra, who made his Tamil debut with Asvins (2023), and Rise East Entertainment announced that they would be jointly producing the film. On 10 September, Aaditi Pohankar and Preity Mukhundhan were announced both playing lead actress roles, with both pairing opposite Kavin, for the first time. The film marks as Aaditi’s second Tamil film after the 2017 film Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum. She was announced to play the role of Jimikky, the love interest of Kavin’s character, Kalai.
Filming
Principal photography began with the first schedule on 1 June 2023 in Chennai. Halfway of filming was completed by 30 January 2024. Principal photography wrapped by 17 February.
Music
The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, in his maiden collaboration with Kavin; second with Elan after Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018). The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music. The first single “College Superstars” was released on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s birthday (12 December 2023). “Vintage Love” and “Melody”, the second and third single, released on 4 and 20 April 2024, respectively.
Release
Star is scheduled to release on 10 May 2024 in theatres.
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