Well-known film producer C V Kumar, who has had an impressive track record so far, is all set to begin work on his first film as director. Kumar, who has in the last three years delivered at least six hits as producer including Attakathi (2012), Pizza (2012), Soodhu Kavvum (2013),Thegidi (2014) and Mundasupatti (2014), will begin work on his yet-to-be-titled film on October 5.
A voracious reader, Kumar has been able to establish a reputation for being able to pick scripts that not only work at the box office, but also fetch praise from the critics.
Sources close to the producer say that the hero of the film will be Sundeep Kishen and that heroine has not been finalised. Says a source, “The director is on the lookout for a girl with a homely face for the lead role.”
While Ghibran has been roped in as music director for the film, Gopi Amarnath will cranking the camera. “The film will be an action-thriller. C V Kumar, like always, has a bound script in hand and is well prepared. The film is likely to be released during Pongal,” the source informs.
Kumar’s first film as director will be jointly produced by his concern Thirukumaran Entertainment, in association with Studio Green, a firm owned by Gnanavel Raja, who is his close friend.