Celebrated filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja has officially announced the title of his much-anticipated next project with Vijay Sethupathi, confirming it as Pocket Novel. This marks Kumararaja’s third feature film and brings the acclaimed director–actor duo together again after the critically lauded Super Deluxe (2019).
The makers also revealed that principal photography has commenced for the project under the joint production banners of Tyler Durden and Kino Fist, with Thiagarajan Kumararaja and SD Ezhilmathy producing. Veteran actors Raj B Shetty, Malavika Mohanan, and Kishore have been announced as part of the ensemble cast, adding further depth and diversity to the film’s roster.
Musical responsibilities for Pocket Novel have been entrusted to legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, marking a creative reunion with Thiagarajan Kumararaja after their collaboration on Modern Love: Chennai. Cinematography will be led by acclaimed lensman Nirav Shah, while editing duties fall to Sathyaraj Natarajan, who also serves as executive producer. The story and screenplay have been penned by writer Andrew Louis, with stunt sequences coordinated by Dhilip Subbarayan.
With shooting underway and the title now public, Pocket Novel has already generated excitement among audiences and industry observers alike. Fans are particularly enthusiastic about the reunion of Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi, whose previous collaboration garnered both critical acclaim and popular appreciation. Further updates regarding the film’s development and release plans are expected in the coming months.
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