Sattendru Maaruthu Vaanilai
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada English Fear Is Foolishness is an upcoming Indian Tamil romantic thriller film written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Silambarasan in the lead role. The film features music composed by A. R. Rahman. Though principal photography commenced in November 2013, in June 2014, filming schedules were postponed until Menon completed his other project Yennai Arindhaal with Ajith Kumar. Filming recommenced onFebruary 2015. The film is simultaneously made in Telugu as Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo with Naga Chaitanya.
Gautham Menon announced in October 2013 that he would produce and direct a film featuring Silambarasan in the lead role. In an interview with Bangalore Mirror, Menon stated that the film was originally titled Sattendru Maarathu Vaanilai. He described the film as one which starts as a love story and then enters a violent action space. Silambarasan supported this statement, saying that it will be in a similar genre to Menons previous films Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu and Yennai Arindhaal. Menon treated the romance differently wherein the hero is not really sure if he is in love but he is in a friendship that opens up gradually. Menon outlined the storyline of the film, stating, This film is a feelgood love story and a story of friendship. It is the story of a happygolucky guy played by Silambarasan who is looking to do normal things in life but then, a situation is thrown at him and it changes everything. The film story is inspired by the scene in the film The Godfather where a bruised Michael Corleone plots revenge against the corrupt policeman McCluskey. Menon has portrayed cops as heroes but the cop is the antagonist. When he was writing the second half of the film, he ensured not to watch films in the other genre. After he saw the film Angadi Theru, he could not write his film script for two weeks.In December 2013, A. R. Rahman was officially confirmed to compose songs. Dhilip Subbarayan was signed on as stunt choreographer. Though previously Marc Koninckx was reported to handle cinematography, Dan Macarthur was confirmed. Baba Sehgal was chosen to portray a negative role as a cop. By end December 2013, reports stated that Pallavi Sharda had signed a two film contract with Photon Kathaas and would feature as the lead female in the film. However, Menon clarified that it was not Pallavi Sharda, but another actress Pallavi Subhash. He conducted a screen test, auditions and a tenday workshop before signing her for the film. However, Pall
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