The makers of director Vetrimaaran’s highly anticipated action entertainer ‘Arasan’, featuring actor Silambarasan, also known as Simbu, have unveiled a Behind The Scenes (BTS) video titled ‘Behind the Rise of Arasan’. This release has excited fans and film enthusiasts alike.
Simbu is currently filming in Kovilpatti, and the shooting schedule is projected to continue until the end of the month.
Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, whose V Creations is behind the film, shared on his X timeline, “The rise begins! Behind The Rise of #Arasan is out now!” along with a link to the BTS clip.
BTS Insights
The BTS video provides a sneak peek into Simbu’s transformation for his character. It also showcases how director Vetrimaaran navigates his work on set, featuring moments like Simbu chatting with actor Samuthirakani. Many clips seem to have been captured while the team was working on a promo that was later released.
High Expectations
The film has generated significant buzz for several reasons:
- It marks the first collaboration between Simbu and acclaimed director Vetrimaaran.
- Produced by top Tamil cinema producer Kalaipuli S Thanu.
- The recent announcement of Vijay Sethupathi joining the project has further fueled excitement.
Earlier this year, a promo was released that starts on a light note with director Nelson appearing as himself. In the clip, Simbu tells Nelson that everything he is about to share is true, mentioning that the killers, victims, names, and places involved are real. However, he expresses the need for a disclaimer, warning that many cases are still under trial. He states that revealing certain information could put “innocents” like him, as well as lawyers, politicdigihunt, police officers, and judges, in jeopardy.
As Simbu shares his concerns, the makers of ‘Arasan’ include a disclaimer in the promo.
Simbu says to a visibly anxious Nelson, “If you put out a disclaimer, even if the incidents shown in the film are true, no one can question you.” He adds that his own case is approaching trial and he will return to explain in detail.
As he heads to the courtroom, he receives guidance from his lawyer. Upon taking the stand, the judge informs him that he is charged with three murders in one night and asks for his plea. Simbu firmly responds that he is not responsible for the murders. However, subsequent scenes suggest otherwise, revealing that he was indeed involved in the brutal crimes.
The promo indicates that ‘Arasan’ will tell an untold story from the world of ‘Vada Chennai’. Recently, the filmmakers announced the title of the film as ‘Arasan’, clarifying that while it is not ‘Vada Chennai 2’, the storyline will be set in the same universe.
Vetrimaaran’s film will also star Andrea Jeremiah, Vijay Sethupathi, Samuthirakani, and Kishore in significant roles, with music composed by Anirudh.
Vetrimaaran recently addressed speculation regarding a sequel to his much-anticipated film ‘Vada Chennai’, confirming that while ‘Arasan’ features Simbu as the lead, it will not be a continuation of ‘Vada Chennai’, though it will connect to that narrative world.