Anirudh to compose for Shankar’s Indian 2 with Kamal Haasan
It is already known that Shankar and Kamal Haasan are reuniting after two decades for the sequel of their 1996 classic film, Indian. The project was announced officially on the Bigg Boss Tamil finale stage, which was hosted by Kamal. Leading Telugu producer Dil Raju of Sri Venkateswara Creations was initially supposed to fund this highly ambitious project but opted out citing heavy production cost. Lyca Productions have taken up the film which is currently in the initial stages.
Director Shankar and his team are busy finalizing the cast and crew. As per latest reports, the makers have signed young sensation Anirudh Ravichander to handle the music department in Indian 2. Bagging such a huge project is indeed a remarkable achievement for the 27-year-old Anirudh.
Except for Anniyan and Nanban, all of Shankar’s films have all had music by the maestro AR Rahman. Seems looks like the director is now trying to get some much needed freshness by roping in the highly talented Anirudh. The young composer has carved a niche for himself in the industry despite being around for just 6 years. He has already worked for big stars like Vijay, Ajith and Suriya.
Anirudh is now expanding his wings to Telugu film industry with two big projects coming up – Pawan Kalayan’s Agnyaathavaasi and Jr NTR’ next. He has previously worked with director Shankar for ‘I’, in which he lent his voice to the super hit track ‘Mersalayitten’, composed by AR Rahman.
Indian 2 will have Kamal Haasan reprising the role of vigilante Senapathi. Reportedly, the actor will be shedding weight for the upcoming movie. He will be working with a special trainer from the US to help him lose the extra pounds. Ace cinematographer Ravi Varman and art director T Muthuraj have been brought on board for Indian 2.
The movie is being planned to be made as a bilingual in Tamil and Telugu. Pre-production works will start in full swing once Shankar is free from his commitments for 2.0. Kamal is also expected to finish his works for the long delayed Vishwaroopam 2 and Sabaash Naidu.
