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Directed by | M. Muthaiah |
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Written by | M. Muthaiah |
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Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Cinematography | Velraj |
Edited by | Praveen K. L. |
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Distributed by | Dream Factory |
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136 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Soundtrack album by G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||||
Released | 5 March 2015 | |||
Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
Length | 22:56 | |||
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Producer | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
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Komban (Tamil: கொம்பன்) is a 2015 Tamil action-drama film directed by M. Muthaiah and produced by Studio Green. The film stars Karthi and Lakshmi Menon with G. V. Prakash Kumar composing the film's music. The film released on 1 April 2015 to mixed reviews.
Studio Green announced that their next production would start from June 2014 with M. Muthaiah of Kutti Puli (2013) fame taking charge of the direction and that the film would feature Karthi in a rural based role for the second time following his debut film Paruthiveeran (2007).Yuvan Shankar Raja was initially reported to be composing the film's score and soundtrack, but he was replaced with G. V. Prakash Kumar in July 2014.Velraj handled the film's cinematography.Praveen K. L. was selected to be the film's editor.Sri Divya was first reported to be the female lead, but the role went to Lakshmi Menon, who also was the maker's first choice, while Rajkiran was selected to play a pivotal role. Stunt choreographer Super Subbarayan was cast for an antagonistic role. Malayalam actor and former footballer I. M. Vijayan was chosen to portray another villain in the film. Comedian Karunas and character artist Thambi Ramaiah were added to the cast as well.
The team announced that the film would be a start-to-finish affair and the film's shoots would be wrapped up in 70 days' time.Principal photography took place on 18 June 2014. Karthi's father, actor Sivakumar attended the event. Karthi was reported to have grown a handlebar moustache and beard for his character. He also put on weight for the role. Most of the scenes were also shot at Mudukulathur. 50% of the film was completed by early October 2014.