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Anirudh and Sai Abhyankkar join for the first single for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Madharaasi'?

Anirudh and Sai Abhyankkar join for the first single for Sivakarthikeyan's 'Madharaasi'?

Time of India28-07-2025
After a five-year hiatus, AR Murugadoss returns with the high-octane action film Madharaasi starring Sivakarthikeyan. The first single promo launches July 29, with the movie releasing September 5 in multiple languages. Composer Sai Abhyankkar is linked to the film and other upcoming South Indian projects.
After a five-year break, AR Murugadoss is set to make his return to Tamil cinema with the action-packed film 'Madharaasi', featuring
Sivakarthikeyan
. Excitement for the movie has been steadily building as the release date approaches.
First Single Promo Announcement
After weeks of waiting, the filmmakers revealed that the first single promo of the movie will drop on Tuesday, July 29. The announcement came along with a poster featuring Anirudh, set against a backdrop filled with numerous TVs. Observant fans immediately caught multiple hidden references on the TV screens, showcasing various clips of Sivakarthikeyan that suggest an energetic dance sequence.
Additionally, a photo of Sai Abhyankkar appeared behind Anirudh, hinting at a possible partnership with the talented new composer.
Official confirmation, however, will come only when the promo is released.
High-Octane Cast and Storyline
'Madharaasi' is characterized as a high-octane action movie. The cast includes notable actors such as
Rukmini Vasanth
, Vikranth,
Vidyut Jammwal
, Shabeer Kallarakkal, and Biju Menon, each playing significant roles.
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Technical Crew and Multilingual Release
The film, produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies, boasts a talented technical team including cinematographer Sudeep Elamon and editor A Sreekar. Although the storyline remains a mystery, 'Madharaasi' is set to be released on September 5 in multiple languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Notably, the Hindi version will go by the name 'Dil Madharaasi'.
Sai Abhyankkar's Busy Project Lineup
Meanwhile, Sai Abhyankkar is gearing up with an impressive slate of projects featuring some of the biggest names in South Indian cinema. His upcoming work includes collaborations on 'Benz' with
Raghava Lawrence
, 'Karuppu' starring Suriya, 'STR 49' with Silambarasan, 'Dude' directed by
Pradeep Ranganathan
, 'AA22xA6' under Atlee's direction, 'Balti' featuring
Shane Nigam
, and 'Marshal' headlined by Karthi.
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