Audio launch of 'Christina Kathirvelan' starring actor Kaushik Ram
The audio launch of 'Christina Kathirvelan', a film produced by Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Dream Factory, directed by S.J.N. Alex Pandian and starring Kaushik Sri Ram and Pradeepa, presented by Mr. Delta Creations, was held in Chennai. Directors S.R. Prabhakaran, Vijay Sri, Michael K. Raja, 'Bigg Boss' celebrities Vishnu and Sibi were present as special guests at the event.
Directed by debutant director S.J.N. Alex Pandian, 'Christina Kathirvelan' stars Kaushik Ram, Pradeepa, Singam Puli, Kanja Karuppu, Jayakumar, Arul T. Shankar, D.S.R, 'Chilmisham' Siva, Janani and many others. The cinematography of this film is done by Prahat Muniyasamy and the music is composed by N.R. Raghunandan. The film, which is set to be a village love story, is produced by Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Dream Factory. Karthik Veerappan is the co-producer under the banner of Mr. Delta Creations.
The film, which will be released in theaters worldwide on November 7th, was released as a special guest at the audio launch ceremony of the film, with directors S. R. Prabhakaran, Vijay Sri, and Michael K. Raja receiving the film's music from the film's crew.
Speaking at the event, producer Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi said, "The experience was new as the artists who worked on this film are new. They have created a quality work. I request everyone to visit the theater and support it."
Co-producer Karthik Veerappan said, "Recently, there have been few rural love stories in the Tamil film industry. We hope that Christina Kathirvelan will address that shortcoming. The story of this film will be like the normal events that happen in our homes. But it will be painfully realistic. The director has beautifully explained how this should be told to the next generation. I request everyone to visit the theater and watch this film and enjoy it."
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy said, "I worked on a short film directed by director Alex Pandian six years ago. For that, I received Rs. 1500 as salary from him for the first time. At that time, he promised that if I directed the film, you would be the cinematographer. After that, after two years, we traveled with him and visited many locations. This work continued for three years. We went there and discussed whether we could shoot these scenes in these places. We worked happily during the shoot. We were also emotional while shooting the climax scene. We hope the film has come out well. Music composer Raghunandan has done a wonderful job for this film," he said.
Director Michael K. Raja said, "More than eighty percent of the directors have succeeded in directing small films. As far as the song scenes and preview of the film are concerned, all the actors and actresses have acted naturally. Kaushik Ram, the hero of the film, looks smart in person. It seemed like how he could have played that character. But he has acted wonderfully on screen. He too has a great future. Congratulations. Heroine Pradeepa has also acted well. My congratulations to her too. The name of the director of the film is Alex Pandian. There is dignity in that name. We hope the film will be of the same level. All the songs are good. Especially Urumi.. the song created a good vibe. My congratulations to all the crew who worked on the film for making the film a success," he said.
Director Vijay Sri said, "I knew everything from the moment the work on Christina Kathirvelan began. The reason is that director Alex Pandian is my assistant. It was when he worked with me in the film 'Powder' that cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy was introduced. He worked as a cinematographer for the film 'Hara', which I directed. When we were looking for a newcomer as the hero for the film, Kaushik Ram, who had played a small role in the film 'Hara', was chosen.
There are many challenges while making a film. Director Alex faced them. A friend named Pandian helped him in this. He is the one who put Alex on this stage. So I sincerely wish both Alex and Pandian success,'' he said.
'Bigg Boss' fame actor Sibi said, "When I watch the songs and the preview of this film, I feel the same way I did when I watched the film 'Kaadhal' directed by Balaji Sakthivel. I don't know why, but I had a similar feeling when I watched that film. The music is a great strength of this film. Raghunandan has given wonderful songs. He has also given good background music. I wish this film a great success just as the film Kaadhal was a huge success," he said.
Actor Vishnu said, "They said this film is a small film. The director told this story to many producers, and they rejected it, and finally this producer agreed to produce it. So first of all, we should thank the producer. In that way, the producer has given the director an opportunity. This film is good. It seems that it will run well in the theaters. The entire crew is excited. I have seen the reels of Pratibha, the heroine of the film. In them, she would have danced with energy. She would have rapped as well. She is very talented. I was expecting her to act as an actress in the film. It has happened today. My best wishes to her too."
My congratulations to Kaushik Rami, the hero of the story. He has acted well. The hero is white, so I was asked how he would have acted in this role. I also faced the same criticism. Is it our mistake to be born white? At the same time, some people will say that you are smart as soon as they see you. There is nothing wrong with being white. But we should only enjoy seeing how far he has acted in a way that does justice to the role he has taken on.
Music composer Raghunandan has an immense sense of humor. Those who have known him know this. His 'trademark' laugh is unique. He is a favorite composer for directors. He is talented enough to give whatever the directors ask for.
"I pray to God that this film gets more theaters and screenings," he said.
Music composer Raghunandan said, "All the films that come to me for music only come after the shooting is completed. They showed the film only after the shooting of Christina Kathirvelan was completed. There were many variations in the film. It starts in a village, travels to college, and then another couple is introduced in the screenplay. Since it was like this, I had told the director that the background music for this would be delayed. The director said that he could create the song first. He had filmed a lot of montage scenes. We first created a love song with that. In that way, we created the song 'Cellatti..'. I composed only one tune for that song. The director listened to it and said okay. He expressed his desire that all the songs should be energetic. He said that there should be no war anywhere. Similarly, he said okay for all the songs in one tune. The background music for the film was a challenge for me. Like the film 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru', I worked on this too as a challenge. The director's sense of humor, especially in the climax, was amazing. You will feel this when you watch the film. The director accepted many of my suggestions regarding the sound design of this film.
This film speaks volumes. It teaches good things to the younger generation. You will talk about it yourself after watching the climax. There is immense compassion in this film. I praised the film 'Ayoddhi' on this very platform. The media should also give great support to this.
"When I watch a film, I pay close attention to whether the actors have acted artificially anywhere. All the actors and actresses in this film acted very naturally. So my congratulations to them too," he said.
Actress Pradeepa said, "I am grateful to the director for choosing me for the role of Christina and giving me the opportunity. I have been a fan of music composer Raghunandan since the film 'Neerparavaisi'. It is an honor to work with him in this film."
It is a college love story set in a rural setting. This film will have an impact on the fans like the impact of 'Paruthi Veeran' and 'Myna'. The director has a point in the film. That is, everyone who watches this film will
"That question will also come up as a question for men. Only you know the answer to that. The film will be released in theaters on November 7th. Everyone should watch it and support it," he said.
Actor Kaushik Ram said, "Thank you to the director for giving me the opportunity to act in this film and to Nikhil Murugan for being the reason for it. The experience of working on this film was interesting. I stayed in Kumbakonam and got to know the people there before acting in this film. My hometown is Mayiladuthurai. But I have never traveled to Kumbakonam. The affection and love of the people there amazed me.
We have worked layer by layer in this film. This is a village love story. It is a one-sided love story. How a lover struggles to express his love and how he keeps it to himself. The director has depicted this in this film. The director has also told many things that are necessary for the society. So I hope everyone will like this film.
"This film has new young talents who have no film background. I see this as a big deal. I have been looking for opportunities since 2019. I have learned many things through this film," he said.
Director SJN Alex Pandian said, "The journey from the start of the film, with the title Christina Kathirvelan, to the present has been like sitting on the roof of an airplane. We have worked hard for this for two years. The producers are golden for all this."
Producer Prabhakar Sthapathi is a world-renowned Sthapathi. He has no connection with this industry. We have brought him to this industry. Every time we go to his house, his hospitality surprises us. He would celebrate us.
The producer would give me money and not even ask me what was going on. Similarly, whenever I went to him with a problem, co-producer Karthik Veerappan would also give me money and help me. However, it took me two years to make this film and bring it to this stage. Because that is the state of Tamil cinema today.
I chose Kaushik Ram, who is a newcomer. He also gave us full cooperation in every way.
When Pradeepa told them the story, they liked it very much. She asked a lot of questions. And the salary is not important to me. She agreed that the story is good and that she will act. She has a lot of talent. She will also become a great heroine in the future. I also wish her all the best.
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy was only 15 or 16 years old when I saw him. At that time, he had already done cinematography for 40 short films. I received training in directing and screenwriting at the Film Training Institute. My plan was to become a director later.
I showed twenty minutes of the film to my friend and co-producer Karthik Veerappan on my cell phone. He got emotional after watching it and has been supporting the film ever since. He organized a very successful promotional event for the film in Madurai. He also organized a grand promotional event at Nehru College. His hard work is beyond ordinary. I would like to express my gratitude to him at this moment.
When I finished writing the screenplay for this film, the name of the first technical artist I wrote was N. R. Raghunandan. I saw the film 'Neerparavai'. After seeing the background score of that film, I decided that he should compose the music for my first film. His amazing talent can be seen in this film. His background score will definitely be talked about in the 25-minute climax. In that sense, this is not a small film. It is a big film. He has worked a lot for the sound system. He has also contributed to the business of this film.
My guru is Vijay Sri. Even though I trained at a film training institute, I got to know him during the break and worked with him as an assistant in the film Powder. I was with him during the release of both the films 'Powder' and 'Hara'. So I came to know about the process of theatrical coordination for releasing the film. So this film is releasing in a large number of good theatres in Tamil Nadu. It is also releasing in 20 theatres in Kerala. Talks are going on to release the film in Karnataka as well. NR Raghunandan created the opportunities for this. No small film would have such a reception. So this is not a small film but a big film. I request the media to also support this.
I would like to thank the actors, actresses, and technicians who worked on this film.
Director S. R. Prabhakaran said, "Christina Kathirvelan is a beautiful title. It reminded me of the film Idu Kathirvelan Kadhal, which I directed. My congratulations to the producer and the director who made the film and to everyone who worked on it."
The producer said, "The architect must have chosen a good story. So I believe this film will be a great one."
The songs featured in the films 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru', 'Neerparavai' and 'Sundarapandian', which were released under the music of composer N R Raghunandan, were all album hits. Recently, he also made the song 'Katru Oru Pattam Pola..' a hit in the film 'Ayodhi'. I heard this song recently. I immediately contacted him and talked to him about the song for an hour. Only people with great musical knowledge can create songs like this. He has a lot more to achieve with his talent. The festival song featured in this film is excellent.
When you look at the title of this film, it seems like a love story between a Christian girl and a Hindu boy. Usually, when a writer writes a story based on society, caste, or religion, he has to write with more responsibility than when writing a normal story.
When we write about love, we forget to write about the parents of the lovers. We write only where we get applause. At the same time, when writing a story based on society, religion, and caste, I hope that it should be equal like two sides of a coin. I hope that the story of this film will be like that. If there is a fair solution that everyone likes, it will definitely be a successful film. They spoke emotionally while talking about the climax of the film on this stage. I hope that it will affect the fans who watch the film and like it. Congratulations on this film becoming a big success,'' he said.
Directed by debutant director S.J.N. Alex Pandian, 'Christina Kathirvelan' stars Kaushik Ram, Pradeepa, Singam Puli, Kanja Karuppu, Jayakumar, Arul T. Shankar, D.S.R, 'Chilmisham' Siva, Janani and many others. The cinematography of this film is done by Prahat Muniyasamy and the music is composed by N.R. Raghunandan. The film, which is set to be a village love story, is produced by Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Dream Factory. Karthik Veerappan is the co-producer under the banner of Mr. Delta Creations.
The film, which will be released in theaters worldwide on November 7th, was released as a special guest at the audio launch ceremony of the film, with directors S. R. Prabhakaran, Vijay Sri, and Michael K. Raja receiving the film's music from the film's crew.
Speaking at the event, producer Dr. R. Prabhakar Sthapathi said, "The experience was new as the artists who worked on this film are new. They have created a quality work. I request everyone to visit the theater and support it."
Co-producer Karthik Veerappan said, "Recently, there have been few rural love stories in the Tamil film industry. We hope that Christina Kathirvelan will address that shortcoming. The story of this film will be like the normal events that happen in our homes. But it will be painfully realistic. The director has beautifully explained how this should be told to the next generation. I request everyone to visit the theater and watch this film and enjoy it."
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy said, "I worked on a short film directed by director Alex Pandian six years ago. For that, I received Rs. 1500 as salary from him for the first time. At that time, he promised that if I directed the film, you would be the cinematographer. After that, after two years, we traveled with him and visited many locations. This work continued for three years. We went there and discussed whether we could shoot these scenes in these places. We worked happily during the shoot. We were also emotional while shooting the climax scene. We hope the film has come out well. Music composer Raghunandan has done a wonderful job for this film," he said.
Director Michael K. Raja said, "More than eighty percent of the directors have succeeded in directing small films. As far as the song scenes and preview of the film are concerned, all the actors and actresses have acted naturally. Kaushik Ram, the hero of the film, looks smart in person. It seemed like how he could have played that character. But he has acted wonderfully on screen. He too has a great future. Congratulations. Heroine Pradeepa has also acted well. My congratulations to her too. The name of the director of the film is Alex Pandian. There is dignity in that name. We hope the film will be of the same level. All the songs are good. Especially Urumi.. the song created a good vibe. My congratulations to all the crew who worked on the film for making the film a success," he said.
Director Vijay Sri said, "I knew everything from the moment the work on Christina Kathirvelan began. The reason is that director Alex Pandian is my assistant. It was when he worked with me in the film 'Powder' that cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy was introduced. He worked as a cinematographer for the film 'Hara', which I directed. When we were looking for a newcomer as the hero for the film, Kaushik Ram, who had played a small role in the film 'Hara', was chosen.
There are many challenges while making a film. Director Alex faced them. A friend named Pandian helped him in this. He is the one who put Alex on this stage. So I sincerely wish both Alex and Pandian success,'' he said.
'Bigg Boss' fame actor Sibi said, "When I watch the songs and the preview of this film, I feel the same way I did when I watched the film 'Kaadhal' directed by Balaji Sakthivel. I don't know why, but I had a similar feeling when I watched that film. The music is a great strength of this film. Raghunandan has given wonderful songs. He has also given good background music. I wish this film a great success just as the film Kaadhal was a huge success," he said.
Actor Vishnu said, "They said this film is a small film. The director told this story to many producers, and they rejected it, and finally this producer agreed to produce it. So first of all, we should thank the producer. In that way, the producer has given the director an opportunity. This film is good. It seems that it will run well in the theaters. The entire crew is excited. I have seen the reels of Pratibha, the heroine of the film. In them, she would have danced with energy. She would have rapped as well. She is very talented. I was expecting her to act as an actress in the film. It has happened today. My best wishes to her too."
My congratulations to Kaushik Rami, the hero of the story. He has acted well. The hero is white, so I was asked how he would have acted in this role. I also faced the same criticism. Is it our mistake to be born white? At the same time, some people will say that you are smart as soon as they see you. There is nothing wrong with being white. But we should only enjoy seeing how far he has acted in a way that does justice to the role he has taken on.
Music composer Raghunandan has an immense sense of humor. Those who have known him know this. His 'trademark' laugh is unique. He is a favorite composer for directors. He is talented enough to give whatever the directors ask for.
"I pray to God that this film gets more theaters and screenings," he said.
Music composer Raghunandan said, "All the films that come to me for music only come after the shooting is completed. They showed the film only after the shooting of Christina Kathirvelan was completed. There were many variations in the film. It starts in a village, travels to college, and then another couple is introduced in the screenplay. Since it was like this, I had told the director that the background music for this would be delayed. The director said that he could create the song first. He had filmed a lot of montage scenes. We first created a love song with that. In that way, we created the song 'Cellatti..'. I composed only one tune for that song. The director listened to it and said okay. He expressed his desire that all the songs should be energetic. He said that there should be no war anywhere. Similarly, he said okay for all the songs in one tune. The background music for the film was a challenge for me. Like the film 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru', I worked on this too as a challenge. The director's sense of humor, especially in the climax, was amazing. You will feel this when you watch the film. The director accepted many of my suggestions regarding the sound design of this film.
This film speaks volumes. It teaches good things to the younger generation. You will talk about it yourself after watching the climax. There is immense compassion in this film. I praised the film 'Ayoddhi' on this very platform. The media should also give great support to this.
"When I watch a film, I pay close attention to whether the actors have acted artificially anywhere. All the actors and actresses in this film acted very naturally. So my congratulations to them too," he said.
Actress Pradeepa said, "I am grateful to the director for choosing me for the role of Christina and giving me the opportunity. I have been a fan of music composer Raghunandan since the film 'Neerparavaisi'. It is an honor to work with him in this film."
It is a college love story set in a rural setting. This film will have an impact on the fans like the impact of 'Paruthi Veeran' and 'Myna'. The director has a point in the film. That is, everyone who watches this film will
"That question will also come up as a question for men. Only you know the answer to that. The film will be released in theaters on November 7th. Everyone should watch it and support it," he said.
Actor Kaushik Ram said, "Thank you to the director for giving me the opportunity to act in this film and to Nikhil Murugan for being the reason for it. The experience of working on this film was interesting. I stayed in Kumbakonam and got to know the people there before acting in this film. My hometown is Mayiladuthurai. But I have never traveled to Kumbakonam. The affection and love of the people there amazed me.
We have worked layer by layer in this film. This is a village love story. It is a one-sided love story. How a lover struggles to express his love and how he keeps it to himself. The director has depicted this in this film. The director has also told many things that are necessary for the society. So I hope everyone will like this film.
"This film has new young talents who have no film background. I see this as a big deal. I have been looking for opportunities since 2019. I have learned many things through this film," he said.
Director SJN Alex Pandian said, "The journey from the start of the film, with the title Christina Kathirvelan, to the present has been like sitting on the roof of an airplane. We have worked hard for this for two years. The producers are golden for all this."
Producer Prabhakar Sthapathi is a world-renowned Sthapathi. He has no connection with this industry. We have brought him to this industry. Every time we go to his house, his hospitality surprises us. He would celebrate us.
The producer would give me money and not even ask me what was going on. Similarly, whenever I went to him with a problem, co-producer Karthik Veerappan would also give me money and help me. However, it took me two years to make this film and bring it to this stage. Because that is the state of Tamil cinema today.
I chose Kaushik Ram, who is a newcomer. He also gave us full cooperation in every way.
When Pradeepa told them the story, they liked it very much. She asked a lot of questions. And the salary is not important to me. She agreed that the story is good and that she will act. She has a lot of talent. She will also become a great heroine in the future. I also wish her all the best.
Cinematographer Prahat Muniyasamy was only 15 or 16 years old when I saw him. At that time, he had already done cinematography for 40 short films. I received training in directing and screenwriting at the Film Training Institute. My plan was to become a director later.
I showed twenty minutes of the film to my friend and co-producer Karthik Veerappan on my cell phone. He got emotional after watching it and has been supporting the film ever since. He organized a very successful promotional event for the film in Madurai. He also organized a grand promotional event at Nehru College. His hard work is beyond ordinary. I would like to express my gratitude to him at this moment.
When I finished writing the screenplay for this film, the name of the first technical artist I wrote was N. R. Raghunandan. I saw the film 'Neerparavai'. After seeing the background score of that film, I decided that he should compose the music for my first film. His amazing talent can be seen in this film. His background score will definitely be talked about in the 25-minute climax. In that sense, this is not a small film. It is a big film. He has worked a lot for the sound system. He has also contributed to the business of this film.
My guru is Vijay Sri. Even though I trained at a film training institute, I got to know him during the break and worked with him as an assistant in the film Powder. I was with him during the release of both the films 'Powder' and 'Hara'. So I came to know about the process of theatrical coordination for releasing the film. So this film is releasing in a large number of good theatres in Tamil Nadu. It is also releasing in 20 theatres in Kerala. Talks are going on to release the film in Karnataka as well. NR Raghunandan created the opportunities for this. No small film would have such a reception. So this is not a small film but a big film. I request the media to also support this.
I would like to thank the actors, actresses, and technicians who worked on this film.
Director S. R. Prabhakaran said, "Christina Kathirvelan is a beautiful title. It reminded me of the film Idu Kathirvelan Kadhal, which I directed. My congratulations to the producer and the director who made the film and to everyone who worked on it."
The producer said, "The architect must have chosen a good story. So I believe this film will be a great one."
The songs featured in the films 'Thenmerku Paruvakatru', 'Neerparavai' and 'Sundarapandian', which were released under the music of composer N R Raghunandan, were all album hits. Recently, he also made the song 'Katru Oru Pattam Pola..' a hit in the film 'Ayodhi'. I heard this song recently. I immediately contacted him and talked to him about the song for an hour. Only people with great musical knowledge can create songs like this. He has a lot more to achieve with his talent. The festival song featured in this film is excellent.
When you look at the title of this film, it seems like a love story between a Christian girl and a Hindu boy. Usually, when a writer writes a story based on society, caste, or religion, he has to write with more responsibility than when writing a normal story.
When we write about love, we forget to write about the parents of the lovers. We write only where we get applause. At the same time, when writing a story based on society, religion, and caste, I hope that it should be equal like two sides of a coin. I hope that the story of this film will be like that. If there is a fair solution that everyone likes, it will definitely be a successful film. They spoke emotionally while talking about the climax of the film on this stage. I hope that it will affect the fans who watch the film and like it. Congratulations on this film becoming a big success,'' he said.
