‘Blackmail': GV Prakash Kumar's next, directed by Mu Maran, gets a release date
Tamil actor GV Prakash Kumar's upcoming film, Blackmail, will release in theatres on August 1, the makers announced on Sunday (June 29). The film is written and directed by Mu Maran (Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, Kannai Nambathey).
JDS Film Factory, the banner backing the film, announced the news on their X handle.
Featuring Teju Ashwini as the female lead, Blackmail has Srikanth, Bindu Madhavi, Ramesh Thilak, Redin Kingsley, and Hari Priya in pivotal roles.
With music scored by Sam CS, the film has cinematography by Gokul Benoy and editing by San Lokesh. SJ Ram has served as the art director. Blackmail is produced by A Deivakani under his JDS Film Factory banner.
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