SK 21: Kamal Haasan’s Production with Sivakarthikeyan as a Soldier

SK 21 is the upcoming Tamil film starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, who made his debut with Rangoon (2017). The film is said to be an action drama set on the battlefield, with Sivakarthikeyan playing an army officer. The film’s title is rumored to be Porkonda Singam, which is derived from a song from Kamal Haasan’s Vikram (1986). The film’s first look is expected to be released soon, and the fans are excited about the title and the theme.

SK 21: The Announcement and the Expectations

SK 21 was officially announced in January 2022, with a poster featuring the logos of the production houses and the tentative title #SK21. The poster also had the tagline “A soldier’s story”, indicating the genre and the plot of the film. The film marks the first collaboration between Sivakarthikeyan and Kamal Haasan, who are both popular actors and producers in Tamil cinema. The film also marks the second collaboration between Sivakarthikeyan and Rajkumar Periyasamy, who were former colleagues in a private Tamil channel. The film is expected to be a big-budget venture, with high production values and technical standards.

The announcement of the film created a lot of buzz and curiosity among the fans and the media, as it is a different and challenging project for Sivakarthikeyan, who is known for his comedy and romantic roles. The fans are also eager to see how Kamal Haasan, who is one of the most versatile and respected actors in Indian cinema, will present Sivakarthikeyan in his production. The film is also expected to have a patriotic and emotional appeal, as it deals with the life and struggles of a soldier.

SK 21: The Cast and the Crew

SK 21 has a stellar cast and crew, with some of the best talents in the industry. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan as the lead actor, who is one of the most popular and successful stars in Tamil cinema. He has delivered several hits, such as Remo (2016), Velaikkaran (2017), Namma Veettu Pillai (2019), and Doctor (2021). He is also the producer of several films, such as Kanaa (2018), Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), and Vaazhl (2021).

The film also stars Sai Pallavi as the lead actress, who is one of the most talented and loved actresses in South Indian cinema. She has impressed the audience with her natural and expressive performances, in films such as Premam (2015), Fidaa (2017), Maari 2 (2018), and Paava Kadhaigal (2020). She is also a trained dancer, and has mesmerized the viewers with her graceful moves, in songs such as “Vachinde”, “Rowdy Baby”, and “Saranga Dariya”.

The film also features Rahul Bose as the main antagonist, who is one of the most acclaimed and versatile actors in Indian cinema. He has acted in several critically and commercially successful films, such as Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), 15 Park Avenue (2005), Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), and Vishwaroopam (2013). He is also a writer, director, and activist, who has made films such as Everybody Says I’m Fine! (2001), and Poorna (2017).

The film also has Lallu, Ajaey Naga Raaman, Mir Salman, and Gaurav Venkatesh in supporting roles, who are all newcomers or relatively new to the industry. The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, who made his debut with Rangoon, which was a crime thriller set in the backdrop of the Burma Bazaar in Chennai. The film received positive reviews from the critics and the audience, and was praised for its realistic and engaging narration.

The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who is one of the most popular and successful composers in Tamil cinema. He has composed music for several hit films, such as Veyil (2006), Aadukalam (2011), Raja Rani (2013), and Asuran (2019). He is also a singer and an actor, who has sung and acted in several films, such as Darling (2015), Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015), and Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019).

The film has cinematography by CH Sai, who is a newcomer to the industry. He has worked as an assistant to renowned cinematographers such as Ravi Varman and Santosh Sivan. The film has editing by R. Kalaivanan, who is an experienced and award-winning editor, who has worked in several films, such as Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), and Singam (2010). The film has production design by Rajeevan, who is one of the most sought-after and creative production designers in Tamil cinema. He has worked in several films, such as Anniyan (2005), Dasavathaaram (2008), and 2.0 (2018). The film has action direction by Stefan Richter, who is a German stunt coordinator and director, who has worked in several international and Indian films, such as Don 2 (2011), Bang Bang! (2014), and War (2019).

SK 21: The Shooting and the Release

SK 21 commenced its shooting in May 2023, with a pooja ceremony at the Raaj Kamal Films International office in Chennai. The shooting is currently underway, and is expected to be completed by March 2024. The shooting is taking place in various locations, such as Kashmir, Chennai, Pondicherry, and Puducherry. The film is being shot in a realistic and authentic manner, with the use of real weapons and military equipment. The film is also being shot in sync sound, to capture the natural and original sound of the actors and the environment.

The film is expected to release in mid-2024, and will be distributed by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India. The film will be released in Tamil, and will also be dubbed and released in other languages, such as Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. The film will also have a simultaneous release on OTT platforms, such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, as per the deal between the production houses and the streaming services.

The film’s first look poster is expected to be released soon, and will reveal the official title and the theme of the film. The film’s teaser, trailer, and songs will also be released in the coming months, and will create more hype and anticipation for the film. The film’s title is rumored to be Porkonda Singam, which is derived from a song from Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, which was also an action film with a patriotic theme. The fans are excited about the title, and are looking forward to seeing Sivakarthikeyan as a soldier, and Kamal Haasan as a producer.