Unit of crime drama ‘Kuttram Kadithal 2’ completes first schedule ahead of deadline
The team of Kuttram Kadithal 2 has wrapped its first shooting schedule in Kodaikanal three days early. Director S K Jeeva praised J S K Sathish Kumar’s emotional performance and the cast’s dedication.
Chennai: The unit of director S K Jeeva’s upcoming crime drama Kuttram Kadithal 2, featuring producer and actor J S K Sathish Kumar in the lead, has announced that it has completed its first schedule much ahead of its deadline.
The team successfully wrapped up its first shooting schedule in Kodaikanal, three days earlier than the planned timeline.
Director S K Jeeva shared his excitement, saying, “We are delighted to have completed the first schedule of Kuttram Kadithal 2 in Kodaikanal well ahead of schedule, despite the challenging weather. This achievement was possible only through seamless teamwork and the unwavering support of our production unit.”
He added, “As both producer and performer, J S K Sathish Kumar sir has been remarkable. His portrayal of the protagonist has been filled with such sincerity that in one scene, he shed tears naturally without any aid, moving the entire crew to applause. Moments like these prove how commitment and collaboration elevate the art of filmmaking. I am also grateful to the entire cast, who have delivered truly commendable performances, and I look forward to sharing more beautiful experiences from the upcoming schedules.”
Kuttram Kadithal 2, a thriller-drama, will be filmed across various locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including Theni, Sirumalai, and surrounding locales.
It may be recalled that the makers had recently released a glimpse video to give audiences an idea of the film.
The video shows J S K Sathish Kumar, who plays a retired school teacher, arriving in town by bus. He alights and orders a sherbeth at a roadside shop. As he sips the cool drink, he witnesses a man being chased and hacked to death.
Sources say that the plot will revolve around the government school teacher. The dedicated teacher, who has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Teacher Award’ by the Central Government, finds what should have been a peaceful farewell to his career turning into an unexpected journey filled with challenges, revelations, and emotional reckonings. The story unfolds into a heartwarming tale of resilience, integrity, and redemption, culminating in a poignant climax.
Along with J S K Sathish Kumar, the film features Pandiyarajan, Appu Kutty, Balaji Murugadoss, Deepak, Paval, Padman, P L Thenappan, Chandini Tamilarasan, Keerthi Chawla, Viji Chandrasekar, Lovelyn, Jovita Livingston and Roshan, among others.
On the technical front, the film has music by D K and cinematography by Sathish G. Stunts are choreographed by Mahesh Mathew, while dances are directed by Manas.
Raja Gurusamy has been roped in as the lyricist, with VFX and DI by Varna Digital Studio.