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| | name = Deiva Thirumagan | |||
| | image = Deiva_Thirumagan.jpg | |||
| | caption = Theatrical poster | |||
| | director = ] | |||
| | producer = Mohan Natarajan | |||
| | writer = A. L. Vijay | |||
| | starring = {{ubl|]|]|]|]|]}} | |||
| | music = ] | |||
| | cinematography = ] | |||
| | editing = ] | |||
| | studio = Sri Rajakaliamman Medias | |||
| | distributor = | |||
| | released = {{Film date|df=y|2011|5|14}} | |||
| | runtime = | |||
| | country = {{Film India}} | |||
| | language = Tamil | |||
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| '''''Deiva Thirumagan''''' ({{lang-ta|தெய்வா திருமகன்}}, {{lang-en|Son of God}}) is a forthcoming 2010 Indian Tamil ] written and directed by ] and produced by Mohan Natarajan. The film features ] in the lead role as a mentally challenged adult with the mental maturity of a five-year-old boy, while ], ] and ] portray other pivotal roles. The film comprises of director Vijay's 'regular' technical crew with ] as music composer, ] as cinematographer and ] as editor. | |||
| The film completed its schedules at a brisk pace and only announced the title of the project at the first press conference in April 2011. The teaser trailer of the project was released at the conference and has won critical acclaim, whilst the film is expected to release on May 14, 2011.. | |||
| == Cast == | |||
| * ] as Krishnan | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] in a guest appearance | |||
| ==Production== | |||
| ===Development=== | |||
| The film had been widely reported to be inspired by the 2001 English film, '']'' starring ] although Vijay has since gone on to deny the claim, suggesting that the film is based on love and relationships.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-31/news-interviews/28379499_1_vijay-amala-paul-film</ref> | |||
| With ] and ] confirming their presence in the project, the producers failed in attempts to persuade ] to appear in the film.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-10-01/vikram-anushka-vijay-01-10-10.html</ref> In October 2010, ] agreed to appear in the lead female role in the film after agreeing terms.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-10-01/vikram-anushka-vijay-01-10-10.html</ref> Amala Paul, who appeared in the lead role in '']'', was signed on to play the daughter of a millionaire in November 2010.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-06/news-interviews/28366705_1_film-pandiraj-murugadoss</ref> She had signed on in place of ], who opted out of the film before production began.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-paul-to-play-vikram-s-wife-news-tamil-klil6Bjhehc.html</ref> Despite reports that ] joined the cast of the film in early 2011, Vijay refuted the claim as a rumour.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-31/news-interviews/28379499_1_vijay-amala-paul-film</ref> The film saw the collaboration of several technicians who had featured in Vijay's earlier film, the critically acclaimed period drama '']'', with ] as music composer, ] as cinematographer and ] as editor. Santhanam was appointed art director, whilst Deepali Noor took charge of costumes.<ref>http://www.supergoodmovies.com/15359/kollywood/Vikram-as-Deiva-Thirumagan-News-Details</ref> | |||
| The film proceeded without an official title until April 2011, with several possibilities announced during the production period. The film was tentatively titled ''Deiva Magan'' (Son of God), a title from a 1969 film featuring ]. However problems arose after ] claimed that they owned the rights of the title and expressed their interest on using the name for a future production featuring Sivaji's grandson, ].<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-debuts-in-deiva-magan-news-tamil-lcdqB6bejid.html</ref> The title ''Pitha'' (Father) also ran into trouble after a debutant team announced that they had registered the title, but subsequently the film was christened as ''Deiva Thirumagan'', also meaning Son of God'' in March 2011.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-is-deiva-thirumagan-news-tamil-ldsr0Qjfchd.html</ref><ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-19/news-interviews/29145537_1_vikram-deiva-magan-vijay</ref> | |||
| ===Filming=== | |||
| The film was predominantly shot across the hill country settings in ] throughout late 2010, with a chocolate factory being constructed as a set by art director Santhanam.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-09/news-interviews/28214368_1_vijay-anushka-ooty</ref> Scenes were also shot within ], with the Chennai High Courtroom being reproduced for a scene in the film.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/65510.html</ref> The team of the film returned to Ooty in February 2011 to complete the final schedule, after which the film was completed.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/deiva-magan-goes-back-to-ooty-news-tamil-lcbjOpgcacj.html</ref> | |||
| In order to perfect his portrayal of a mentally challenged adult with the maturity of a five year old boy, he visited Vidya Sagar, a school for children with special needs, to learn and study the behavior of such children.<ref>http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/news/chiyaan-returns-as-%E2%80%98deiva-thirumagan%E2%80%99/262307.html</ref> | |||
| ===Marketing=== | |||
| After completing the film with little publicity, the film met the press at Rain Tree Hotel in Chennai on April 3, 2011 to launch the title and logo, the teaser trailer and three twenty second promotional videos of the film.<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/%E2%80%98-turning-point-my-career%E2%80%99-694</ref> The event was attended by technicians and actors from the film, with the teaser trailer drawing acclaim and positive reviews from film critics.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-11-01/deiva-thirumagan-vikram-05-04-11.html</ref> The launch of the soundtrack of the film is scheduled to take place on April 14, 2011 at the Chennai Trade Centre.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-11-01/deiva-thirumagan-vikram-04-04-11.html</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
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