Vana Yuddham

Vana Yuddham
Directed by A. M. R. Ramesh
Produced by A. M. R. Ramesh
V. Srinivas
Jagadeesh
Written by A. M. R. Ramesh, A.S.ajayan bala
Starring Arjun
Kishore
Vijayalakshmi
Music by Sandeep Chowta
Cinematography S.D. Vijay Milton
Edited by Anthony
Production
company
Akshaya Creations
Sai Sri Cinemas
S Lad Entertainment
Distributed by Vendhar Movies
Release dates
  • 14 February 2013 (2013-02-14)
Country India
Language Tamil

Vana Yuddham (English: Forest war) is a 2013 Tamil biographical action film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh, based on the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. Kishore plays the role of Veerappan in the film, which also features Arjun and Vijayalakshmi in the lead. It is made as a bilingual, being simultaneously shot in Kannada as Attahasa. The movie was released on 14 February 2013 to positive reviews.[1][2][3][4]

Cast

Production

In March 2011, A. M. R. Ramesh confirmed that his next directorial would be based on Veerappan and that he had completed the scriptment,[5] while adding that Kishore had already agreed to play the lead role of Veerappan. Ramesh had been researching on Veerappan for 10 years and had spoken with several key people who were associated with him or involved in various incidents.[6] Ramesh clarified that he would just present the real happenings, without taking any sides.[7] Arjun secured the role of the chief Special Task Force officer Vijayakumar.[6] Initial reports claimed that Bollywood actress Rani Mukherji was considered for the role of Veerappan's wife, Muthulakshmi.[3] Sources in July 2011 reported that Priyamani and Jayachitra were signed on to portray Muthulakshmi and the role of Chief Minister Jayalalitha, respectively.[2] Priyamani denied being part of the project, adding that she was not offered the role.[8] Subsequently, Vijayalakshmi was finalized for the role.[7] Although Ramesh wanted Akkineni Nageswara Rao to play Kannada actor Rajkumar,[6] who was kidnapped by Veerappan, Suresh Oberoi was eventually roped in,[3] while Sulakshana would play his wife Parvathamma.[9] Divya Spandana was initially supposed to enact the role of a journalist,[10] however the actress too dismissed the reports,[11] following which Nikita Thukral was approached for the role.[12] Lakshmi Rai then confirmed that she was offered the role.[13] Bhavana Rao, known under her stage name Shikha in Tamil cinema, revealed that she was playing a character called Chandhini, who was considered as "Veerappan's right-hand".[14] Former Asst Director Nagappa Maradagi, who also was abducted by Veerappan, and Shivakumar Mugilan, who was part of Veerappan's gang, were involved in the making of the film.[3]

Vijay Milton and Anthony were confirmed as the cinematographer and editor, respectively,[6] while Sandeep Chowta was signed on to compose the film's score, although initial reports suggested that Yuvan Shankar Raja would be the music director.[6]

Release

The satellite rights of the film were secured by Sun TV. The film was given a "U" certificate by the Indian Censor Board.

Controversy

Mysore based writer T. Gururaj, who wrote a book on the late forest brigand Veerappan, titled Rudhra Narthana, has filed a complaint against filmmaker A.M.R. Ramesh, for using his content in the film without his permission.[15]

Veerapan's wife Muthulakshmi had filed a case against to ban the film as she feel that her husband has been portrayed in bad light.[16] The Supreme court of India asked the producers to pay Rs. 2.5 million to the widow. The film was then released during the course of the day.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Anasuya Menon (18 November 2011). "Life & Style / Metroplus : Moustache, his fortune". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Arjun, Priyamani In Vana Yuddham - Veerappan - Amr Ramesh - Priya Mani - Kishore - Vana Yuddham - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veerappan’s-attahasa-rings-out-loud-724
  4. ↑ "Veerappan Attahasa based on Dr. Rajkumar's kidnap". oneindia.com. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  5. ↑ "Ramesh to direct a film on Veerappan". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Event occurs at 12.03pm IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "It's all about Veerappan - Entertainment - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 12 April 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Arjun starts working for 'Vana Yudham' - Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  8. ↑ Prakash KL (30 July 2011). "Priyamani isn't Veerappan's wife". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  9. ↑ "Veerappan saga on screen". Sify.com. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  10. ↑ V Lakshmi (15 July 2011). "Veerappan comes to Life". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Event occurs at 01.36PM IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  11. ↑ Pratibha Joy (22 October 2011). "I'm not doing an item number: Divya Spandana". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Event occurs at 12.47PM IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  12. ↑ "Nikitha is in demand - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 15 September 2011. Event occurs at 11.48am IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  13. ↑ Sunayana Suresh (6 November 2011). "Miracle on the sets of Vanayuddham". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Event occurs at 06.28PM IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  14. ↑ Shankaran Malini (6 December 2011). "Shika: Back in K-Town". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Event occurs at 11.00AM IST. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "Attahasa controversy". Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  16. ↑ "Veerappan's wife demands a ban on 'Vanayudham'". Cinemahour.com. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
  17. ↑ Venkatesan, J. (15 February 2013). "SC asks film producer to pay Rs. 25 lakh to Veerappan's widow". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2013.

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