O Kadhal Kanmani

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O Kadhal Kanmani

Official poster

Directed by

Mani Ratnam

Produced by

Mani Ratnam

Written by

Mani Ratnam

Starring

Dulquer Salmaan
Nithya Menon

Music by

A. R. Rahman

Cinematography

P. C. Sreeram

Edited by

A. Sreekar Prasad

Production

Madras Talkies

company

Studio Green (Tamil)

Distributed by

Sri Venkateswara Creations (Telugu)

Release dates

17 April 2015

Running time

138 minutes

Country

India

Language

Tamil
Telugu

O Kadhal Kanmani (English: Oh Love, Apple of my Eye), also known as OK Kanmani,[1] is an upcoming Tamil romantic drama filmdirected by Mani Ratnam[2] and produced by
his home studio Madras Talkies. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menon in lead roles[3] and tells the story of a young couple cohabiting in India.[4] The soundtrack
album and film score are composed by A. R. Rahman. The film is scheduled for release on April 17, 2015. [5]
Contents
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1 Cast

2 Production

2.1 Development

2.2 Casting

2.3 Filming

3 Music

4 Release

4.1 Censoring

4.2 Distribution

4.3 Promotion

5 Notes

6 References

7 External links

Cast[edit]

Dulquer Salmaan as Aadi

Nithya Menon as Tara

Prakash Raj[6]

Leela Samson

Prabhu Lakshman

Ramya Subramaniam[7]

Kanika (cameo appearance)

B.V. Doshi (cameo appearance)[8]

Production[edit]
Development

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Mani Ratnam had discussions with Fahad Fazil, on a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam.[9] After the project failed to materialize, he had discussions with Chiranjeevi and his
sonRam Charan about other potential projects, before finalising to make a multi-starrer featuring Ram Charan and Allu Arjun in leading roles.[10][11] Apparently Ram Charan
expressed skepticism noting that it 'lacked the potential of being a commercial success.'[12] In August 2014, Dulquer Salmaan was signed on by Mani Ratnam for another project,
a romantic drama reportedly on the lines of Alaipayuthey (2000).[13][14] The film was titled OK Kanmani during the first schedule. [15] During the making, the cinematographer hinted
that the film has contents on the lines of Ratnam's Alaipayuthey (2000), that was also based on a real life incident.[16]Briefing about the film, Ratnam calls it an urban love story.
He noted that the film deals with the way one looks at life and relationships at this point in time. The story is set in Mumbai and deals with people away from home who become
independent of the rules and regulations of a family.[17]

Casting

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For leading female role, Alia Bhatt was considered but she rejected the offer.[18] Pooja Hegde was offered the role but was unable to accept it due to levied contractual obligations
until release of her debut Bollywood film Mohenjo Daro (2016).[19] The team subsequently held discussions with Nithya Menen for the role, while actress Parvathy was also
considered, before the former was finalised.[20][21][a]Actress Kanika shot for a day with the team and confirmed her part a cameo appearance. P. C. Sreeram was signed on to be
the film's cinematographer, collaborating with after fifteen years. [23] Eka Lakhani had designed the costumes for the main cast.[24] Bharatanatyam dancer Leela Samson made her
cinematic acting debut in the film. [25]

Filming

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Principal photography began from October 6, 2014 with scenes featuring Dulquer Salman and Nithya Menen being filmed. [26] Menen revealed that the film would be shot in a
short span of time and her portions would be completed by December 2014, while the team swiftly shot scenes at locations in and around Chennai, including near a bank
inParrys. The last leg of filming, started in Mumbai in November 2014 with the shooting lasting for a week.[27] The team shot scenes at Indian Institute of Management & CEPT
University both in Ahmedabad, the following month.[28][29] Filming was completed by December 2014 thus making it a quickest project by Mani Ratnam in his career.[28][30]

Music[edit]
Main article: O Kadhal Kanmani (soundtrack)
The original soundtrack and film score are composed by A. R. Rahman. Vairamuthu[31] has penned the lyrics for the Tamil version of the tracks, whereas Sirivennela
Sitaramasastri[32] has penned the lyrics for the Telugu dubbed version. The soundtrack album is 'youthful' with Carnatic themes.[33]Rahman's son, A. R. Ameen has sung the track
"Maula Wa Sallim" in Arabic. The preview of the single "Mental Manadhil" was released on March 15. [34]This male versioned single was released on March 17 to positive critical
response.[35]The soundtrack album was released by the record label Sony Music India on April 4, 2015.[36]

Release[edit]
Censoring

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On April 8, 2015, the film was awarded U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification. The makers then sent the film to the revising committee in an effort to acquire
Universal (U) Certificate but the status remained unchanged.[37]

Distribution

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The film will be distributed in 350[38] theatres in Tamil Nadu by Studio Green[39] whereas producer Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations distribute the Telugu dubbed version of
the film.[40] It was Dil Raju who suggested Mani to name the Telugu version as Ok Bangaram.[41]

Promotion

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The first poster of the Tamil and the dubbed Telugu version of the film were released on Valentine's Day 2015.[42] The teaser titled "OK Kanmani - A Glimpse" was released on
February 27.[8] The first trailer was released on March 1.[43]

Notes[edit]
1.

Jump up^ Dulquer Salman and Nithya Menen were earlier paired up in Malayalam films Ustad Hotel (2012) and 100
Days of Love (2015).[22]

1.

Jump up^ "Presenting 'O Kadhal Kanmani', our official title". Madras Talkies on Twitter. Retrieved26 February 2015.

2.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam's next is Okay Bangaram". The Times of India. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.

3.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam begins work on new Tamil-Malayalam film: Will it be the hit he needs?".Firstpost. 10 October
2014.

References[edit]

4.

Jump up^ "Dil Raju suggested Ok Bangaram title to Mani Ratnam". The Indian Express. March 23, 2015.
Retrieved March 25, 2015.

5.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam's OK Kanmani on April 17th!". The Times of India. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.

6.

Jump up^ "Prakash Raj in Mani Ratnam film". The Times of India. October 7, 2014. Retrieved26 January 2015.

7.

Jump up^ "Ramya Subramanian moves to big screen". Sify. 29 November 2014. Retrieved8 February 2015.

8.

^ Jump up to:a b "Mani Ratnams Ok Kanmani trailer to be unveiled on Sunday (March 1)". The Indian Express. 28
February 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.

9.

Jump up^ "Malayalam actor Fahad Fazil in Mani Ratnam's next?". IBN Live. 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2015-02-19.

10.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam to direct Ram Charan". The Times of India.

11.

Jump up^ "Who will play the lead role in Mani Ratnam's next?".

12.

Jump up^ "Ram Charan explains why he rejected Maniratnam's offer".

13.

Jump up^ "Maniratnam keen to cast Dulquer on his next !". The Times of India.

14.

Jump up^ "Confirmed: Dulquer Salmaan Is Mani Ratnam's Next Hero". Filmibeat. 26 September 2014.

15.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam aka Maniratnam's next titled!".

16.

Jump up^ 'Okay Kanmani' will be like 'Alaipayuthey -2': PC Sreeram Sify Retrieved. 15 January 2015

17.

Jump up^ "One can experiment within mainstream cinema: Mani Ratnam". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2015-04-15.

18.

Jump up^ "Dulquer-Alia for Mani Ratnam`s new film?". Sify.

19.

Jump up^ "Did Pooja Hedge disrespect Mani Ratnam?". The Times of India.

20.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam's next kick starts on October 6". The Times of India.

21.

Jump up^ "Nithya Menen in Mani Ratnam film?". The Times of India.

22.

Jump up^ Krishnakumar, G. (March 21, 2015). "Loves in the air". The Hindu (in en-IN).ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 201504-15.

23.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam to begin his next. The date is set".

24.

Jump up^ "Prakash Raj joins Mani's new film". Retrieved 2015-04-05.

25.

Jump up^ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/meet-leela-samson-theactor/article7099630.ece

26.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam's next to roll out from Oct 6". The Times of India. 1 October 2014.

27.

Jump up^ Karthikeyan, Shruthi. "Dulquer takes a 10-day break during the shoot of Mani Ratnam film". The Times of
India. Retrieved 25 November 2014.

28.

^ Jump up to:a b "Manis return to romance". Bangalore Mirror. 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2015-02-19.

29.

Jump up^ "'Okay Kanmani' unit starts new schedule in Ahmedabad". Sify. 6 December 2014.

30.

Jump up^ http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/okay-kanmani-mani-ratnams-quickest-project/article6675674.ece

31.

Jump up^ "Mani Ratnam is calling the shots!!". Behindwoods.com. 13 October 2014.

32.

Jump up^ "Seetharamasastry to write lyrics for Mani Ratnam's film". The Times of India. Feb 24, 2015. Retrieved Feb
24, 2015.

33.

Jump up^ "Rahman Rocks Music Charts with OK Kanmani". Retrieved 2015-04-15.

34.

Jump up^ "Mental Manadhil song: A glimpse". The Times of India. 15 March 2015. Retrieved15 March 2015.

35.

Jump up^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (March 17, 2015). "Being Mental Manadhil about Rahmans music". The Hindu (in enIN). ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2015-04-15.

36.

Jump up^ "O Kadhal Kanmani audio release on April 4". Sify. Retrieved April 1, 2015.

37.

Jump up^ "No change in OK Kanmani's censor status !!". Behindwoods. April 9, 2015. RetrievedApril 9, 2015.

38.

Jump up^ "O Kadhal Kanmani (aka) OK Kanmani will release in around 350 theaters in Tamil Nadu. The movie's length is
138 minutes.". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2015-04-12.

39.

Jump up^ V.P., Nicy (2015-03-05). "After 'Komban', 'Masss', 'Baahubali', Studio Green Acquires Theatrical Rights of Mani
Ratnam Movie". International Business Times. Retrieved2015-03-05.

40.

Jump up^ "Dil Raju to release Mani Ratnams next". The Hindu. 19 February 2015. Retrieved19 February 2015.

41.

Jump up^ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/style-factor-in-jil-will-make-it-stand-out-directorwith-image/article7025337.ece

42.

Jump up^ "V-day treat from Dulquer Salman and Nithya Menon". Manorama Online. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 14
February 2015.

43.

Jump up^ "Watch: Mani Ratnam's take on modern romance in 'OK Kanmani' trailer". Zee News. March 1, 2015.
Retrieved March 1, 2015.

External links[edit]

O Kadhal Kanmani at the Internet Movie Database

Ok Bangaram Photos, News, Review and Rating at Tollywood Movie Database

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