Kombuseevi
| Kombuseevi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ponram |
| Produced by | Mukesh T. Chelliah |
| Written by | Ponram |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Cinematography | Balasubramaniem |
| Edited by | Dinesh Ponraj |
Production company | Star Cinemas |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Kombuseevi is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language gangster drama film directed and written by Ponram starring Shanmuga Pandian and R. Sarathkumar in the lead roles.[1] The film also stars debutant actor Tharnika as the female lead alongside Kaali Venkat, Kalki Raja and others in supporting roles. The film is produced by debutant producer Mukesh T. Chelliah under Star Cinemas banner.
Synopsis
The film is said to be based on true events that happened during 1996 in the areas around Vaigai Dam such as the Andipatti and Usilampatti villages.[2]
Cast
Production
Development
In late-March 2024, it was reported that director Ponram who had received negative reviews for his last venture DSP (2022) is in talks with late actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian to make a comeback.[4] Shanmuga Pandian, who is gearing up for his next release Padai Thalaivan (2025) would play the lead role opposite to R. Sarathkumar, who had earlier appeared with Shanmuga Pandian's father Vijayakanth in several films such as Pudhu Padagan, Pulan Visaranai, Sandhana Kaatru (all 1990), and Captain Prabhakaran (1991).[5][6] The film stars debutant actor Tharnika in the female lead role alongside Kaali Venkat, Kalki Raja and others in supporting roles.[7] The film was tentatively titled Production No.1 and is said to be bankrolled by Mukesh T Chelliah under the Star Cinemas banner making its maiden production.[8][9]
The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Balasubramaniem, costume designed by Meenakshi Narayanaswamy,[10] art direction by Saravana Abiraman, and editing by Dinesh Ponraj.[11]
Filming and post-production
Principal photography commenced on 25 August 2024, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Vijayakanth.[12] On 19 September, the filming began in Theni.[13] Shanmuga Pandian began dubbing for his portions on 20 May 2025.[14] On 14 June 2025, a day after the release of Padai Thalaivan, it was announced that the production had been wrapped.[15]
Music
The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja in his first collaboration[16] with Ponram with lyrics being penned by Yugabharathi and Snehan.[11]
Marketing
On 12 October 2024, through a first-look poster, the title of the film Kombuseevi was revealed simultaneously by R. Sarathkumar, Shanmuga Pandian and Premalatha Vijayakanth.[17] On 6 April 2025, coinciding with the lead actor's birthday a 39-second long glimpse was released.[18] The teaser was released on 11 October 2025.[19][20]
References
- ↑ "Shanmuga Pandian & Sarathkumar's film with Ponram titled 'Kombuseevi'". The Times of India. 2024-10-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mullappilly, Sreejith (2025-04-06). "KombuSeevi glimpse: Shanmuga Pandian-Ponram promise gritty actioner". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ↑ "Kombuseevi teaser: Sarath Kumar, Shanmuga Pandiyan turn bomb-makers to save their village". Cinema Express. 2025-10-12. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ↑ "Director Ponram In Talks With Vijayakanth's Son Shanmuga Pandian For His Next: Report". News18. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் விஜயகாந்த் மகன் சண்முக பாண்டியன்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "Vijayakant's son Shanmuga Pandian teams up with Sarathkumar for director Ponram's next". The Hindu. 2024-08-26. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ Kumar, Akshay (2025-07-14). "Sarathkumar's looks from Dude and Kombuseevi out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ↑ J.Durai. "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முக பாண்டியன் இணைந்து நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்!". tamil.webdunia.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ admin (2024-09-20). "ஸ்டார் சினிமாஸ் முகேஷ் டி. செல்லையா தயாரிப்பில் பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முகபாண்டியன் இணைந்து நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்". Tamil Info Booth. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "பொன்ராம் இயக்கத்தில் சரத்குமார், சண்முகபாண்டியன் நடிக்கும் புதிய திரைப்படம்!". Kamadenu. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Sarathkumar and Shanmuga Pandian begin shooting for their next with director Ponram". The Times of India. 2024-08-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ "'Kombuseevi': First look of Shanmuga Pandian - Sarathkumar's film with director Ponram out". The Hindu. 2024-10-12. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (2024-09-19). "Ponram-Shanmuga Pandian's next moves to Theni". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (2025-05-20). "Dubbing begins for Shanmuga Pandian-Sarathkumar's Kombuseevi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (2025-06-14). "KombuSeevi wraps production, Shanmuga Pandian fetes crew". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ R, Sonia (2024-09-23). "பொன்ராம், யுவன் ஷங்கர் ராஜா முதல் முறையாக இணையும் படம்!". Filmibeat. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ M, Narayani (2024-10-12). "Sarath Kumar-Shanmuga Pandian's film titled Kombuseevi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (2025-04-06). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் "கொம்புசீவி" கிளிம்ஸ் வீடியோ வெளியானது". www.dailythanthi.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ↑ சேவை, தினமணி செய்திச் (2025-10-11). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் கொம்புசீவி டீசர்!". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (2025-10-11). "சண்முக பாண்டியனின் "கொம்புசீவி" படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியீடு". www.dailythanthi.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2025-10-11.
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