Ace (film)

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Ace
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Film poster
Directed byArumuga Kumar
Written byArumuga Kumar
Produced byArumuga Kumar
Starring
Cinematography Karan B. Rawat
Edited byR. Govindraj
Music by Justin Prabhakaran
Production
company
7Cs Entertainment
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ace is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language romantic crime comedy film [1] written, produced and directed by Arumuga Kumar under 7Cs Entertainment. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth, with Yogi Babu, P. S. Avinash and Babloo Prithiveeraj in supporting roles.

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The film was officially announced in May 2023 under the tentative title Vijay Sethupathi 51, as it is the actor's 51st film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced a year later. Principal photography commenced in May 2023 and wrapped by that November, taking place predominantly in Malaysia. The film's music was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography handled by Karan B. Rawat and editing by R. Govindaraj.

Cast

Production

On 19 May 2023, 7Cs Entertainment officially announced that they would collaborate with director Aarumuga Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi. [5] Both the director and actor previously collaborated for Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2017). [6] [7] Tentatively titled Vijay Sethupathi 51, Rukmini Vasanth was cast as the female lead, in her Tamil debut. Yogi Babu was also cast in a prominent role. [8] Principal photography began the same month, [9] and wrapped by 30 November. It was predominantly shot in Malaysia. [10] [11] The film's official title, Ace, was announced on 17 May 2024. [12] Cinematographer Karan B. Rawat, editor R. Govindaraj and production designer A. K. Muthu were revealed to be a part of the technical crew. [13]

Soundtrack

The music is composed by Justin Prabhakaran. [13]

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