Based on real-life incidents,‘USURAE is a rural love story that promises to strike an emotional chord with audiences. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 1 and brings to the screen a gripping tale inspired by true events, helmed by director Naveen D. Gopal. Starring T Jay Arunashalam and Janani Kunaseelan in lead roles, the film is produced by Mouli M. Radhakrishna under the Bakia Lakshmi Talkies banner and presented by Srikrishna Productions.
Veteran actress Raasi plays a key role in the film, and her performance has already begun to draw attention. Following the positive response to the recently released trailer, the film’s music launch event took place in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, director Naveen D. Gopal shared, “The producer never compromised on quality. I’m truly grateful for his trust in me. I even showed the trailer to legendary actor Kamal Haasan in Chennai—he appreciated it and wished us success. We shot the film in a village near Chittoor, and it has the feel of a pure Telugu film. Everything was done very naturally.”
Producer Mouli M. Radhakrishna added, “Director Naveen is my cousin. About 12 years ago, he told me he wanted to make a short film. Now, he’s brought this powerful real-life story to the big screen. The film addresses a burning issue in today’s society and presents a love story that will move every heart. Raasi has perfectly portrayed the role of the heroine’s mother, and her performance, especially as Anasuya, is powerful. The project was supported by well-known names like Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vijay Sethupathi, and Shruti Haasan. Despite being a new team, we’ve made no compromises in quality.”
Actress Raasi commented, “You’ve seen a glimpse of my character in the trailer. In this film, I hit the hero and the heroine too! In Preyasi Raave, I slapped hero Srikanth, and that film was a hit. By my sentiment,USURAE will also be a hit—because if I slap someone, their film usually becomes a success! This film is rooted in true events. The director had a clear vision, and the content is strong. The production values are rich, and Janani, who plays my daughter, has a bright future. The hero looks very natural, and the film has a major twist that will surprise everyone. I truly believe this film will bring me success as well.”
The launch event was attended by lead actors Janani and TJay Arunashalam, music director Kiran Jose, and other members of the team.
Cast: TJay Arunashalam, Janani Kunaseelan, Raasi, Aditya Kathir, Thangadurai, Paaval Navageethan, Crane Manohar, Senthil Kumari
Crew:
Director: Naveen D. Gopal
Producer: Mouli M. Radhakrishna
Cinematography: Markey Sai
Art Director: Soundar Nallasamy
Editor: Manimaran
Music Director: Kiran Jose
Costume Designer: Muthul Hafeez
Makeup: Shashikumar
Stunt Master: Ramkumar
Poster Designer: Shainu Mash
Dance Master: Bharati
Lyricist: Vengi
Poster Design
