Black (upcoming Tamil film)

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Promotional poster
Directed byKG Balasubramani
Written byKG Balasubramani
Produced by
  • S. R. Prakash Babu
  • S. R. Prabhu
  • P Gopinath
  • Thanga Prabaharan R
Starring
CinematographyGokul Benoy
Edited by Philomin Raj
Music by Sam C. S.
Production
company
Potential Studios LLP
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Black is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language sci-fi thriller film written and directed by KG Balasubramani. [1] The film stars Jiiva and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles. Vivek Prasanna, Yog Japee, Sha Ra and Swayam Siddha appear in supporting roles. The film is produced by S. R. Prakash Babu and S. R. Prabhu of Potential Studios LLP. [2] The film has music composed by Sam C. S., cinematography handled by Gokul Benoy and editing by Philomin Raj. [3]

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Cast

Production

On 29 August 2024, Potential Studios announced their next thriller project titled Black through a first-look poster starring Jiiva and Priya Bhavani Shankar. [5] The film marks the second collaboration of the lead actors together after Kalathil Santhippom (2021). [6] The first look revealed the film to release in September [4] having Jiiva who was last seen in his romantic comedy-drama film Varalaru Mukkiyam (2022) making his comeback after two years. [7] [8] The films also features Sha Ra, [6] Vivek Prasanna, [9] Yog Japee and Swayam Siddha in supporting roles. [10] Principal photography took place in Chennai. [9] [11]

Music composer Sam C.S, editor Philomin Raj, cinematographer Gokul Benoy, art director Sathees Kumar, and stunt choreographer Metro Mahesh were chosen for the technical crew. [2] [3] Lyrics were handled by Madhan Karky and Chandru while Sherif handled the choreography. [1] [12]

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