Kollywood megastar Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth has joined hands with blockbuster production house Lyca Productions for her next directorial venture, titled Lal Salaam.
The film is going to be Aishwarya’s first film as a director after the 2012 romantic thriller “3”, 2015 black comedy film “Vai Raaja Vai,” and the 2017 documentary film “Cinema Veeran”. Lal Salaam is her most ambitious projects till date.
Lal Salaam Title & First Look Out
The film was announced by the Lyca Productions banner on November 5, 2022, with the title “Lal Salaam” and a poster that showcased a cricket helmet with so much chaos and riot-like situations in the background. The poster has raised the inquisitiveness of fans regarding the film, and it looks like a unique and intense sports drama.
#LalSalaam 🫡 to everyone out there!
We are extremely delighted to announce our next project, with the one & only Superstar 🌟 @rajinikanth in a special appearance!
Directed by @ash_rajinikanth 🎬
Starring @TheVishnuVishal & @vikranth_offl in the leads 🏏
Music by @arrahman 🎶 pic.twitter.com/aYlxiXHodZ
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) November 5, 2022
Lal Salaam Star Cast
Lal Salaam stars actors Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth Santhosh in the lead roles. While, Vishnu has recently announced his film Gatta Kusthi, Vikranth, who was last seen in 2019 film Bakrid, is currently filming for his upcoming film Deepawali Bonus.
Apart from the lead actor duo, Lal Salaam will also feature the iconic star Rajinikanth in an extended cameo and mark his first collaboration with his elder daughter Aishwarya. However, the veteran actor had earlier worked with his second daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth, in her 3D action film Kochadaiiyaan, released in 2014.
About the Film and its Release Date
Announced to be released in cinemas worldwide in 2023, the film revolves around the sport of cricket. Marking megastar Rajinikanth’s third collaboration with Lyca Productions after 2.0 and Darbar, the film features music maestro and National Award-winning musician A.R. Rahman to compose the music of the film.
The film’s technical team includes Lyca Productions’ Head of Operation G.K.M. Tami Kumaran, followed by Vishnu Rangasamy as cinematographer, B. Pravin Baaskar as editor, Ramu. Thangaraj as the in-charge of art direction, and Poornima Ramsamy as costume designer.
Superstar Rajinikanth unveils the poster on Pooja Day:
Stills 📸 from #LalSalaam 🫡 movie pooja 🌸 happened today at Chennai 📍@rajinikanth #Subaskaran @arrahman @ash_rajinikanth @TheVishnuVishal @vikranth_offl @gkmtamilkumaran @RIAZtheboss pic.twitter.com/MemPL0TXcn
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) November 5, 2022
