Theni Eswar set to crank the camera for Vikram’s upcoming Chiyaan 62

Actor Vikram, who is fondly called Chiyaan Vikram, is currently expecting the release of his film with Pa Ranjith Thangalaan. The actor will be next seen collaborating with Chittha-fame director SU Arun Kumar for a film titled Chiyaan 62. The makers of the film recently announced that celebrated cinematographer Theni Eswar is set to crank the camera for the upcoming film.

Theni Eswar onboard Chiyaan 62

The makers of Chiyaan 62 have announced that cinematography of the film will be taken care by Theni Eswar. “The technical team of Director #SUArunkumar of @chiyaan 's #Chiyaan62 follows… We are glad to reveal our DOP @thenieswar the mastermind behind visually stunning films,” the team captioned the post welcoming the ace cinematographer.

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Theni Eswar is a prominent technician in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. The cinematographer has shot some of the critically acclaimed films like Karnan, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Peranbu, Taramani, to name a few. It will be interesting to know the type of visual language Theni Eswar will be bringing in for Chiyaan 62. He last shot Maamannan in Tamil and Abraham Ozler in Malayalam.

What do we know about Chiyaan 62?

Chiyaan 62 is directed by filmmaker SU Arun Kumar who helmed the critically acclaimed Chittha last year. The film made to the top favourites of movie goers and was hailed for its sensitive portrayal of child sexual abuse. With Chiyaan 62, the director will mark his first collaboration with Vikram.

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The upcoming film stars Vikram in the lead role. Besides him, the film will also feature two powerhouses of talent; actors SJ Suryah and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The latter, who has a celebrated body of work in Malayalam, will be making his Tamil debut with Chiyaan 62. 

The upcoming film is backed by the banner HR Pictures. Touted to be an action thriller, Chiyaan 62 will feature Vikram playing a middle-aged man. The film will have music scored by GV Prakash Kumar. Chiyaan 62 is expected to go on floors in April, with the script work completed.

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