Sawt Falasteen - Tamil Film 'Arivu' Selected for 57th International Film Festival of India

Director Sathya Siva’s Tamil-language film 'Arivu' has been selected for screening at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is scheduled to take place in Goa. The production will be showcased in the festival's Indian Panorama section under the 'New Horizons' category.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for the film, which stars Vijay Kumar, known for his role in the film 'Uriyadi,' and actress Kayal Anandhi in lead roles. The filmmakers expressed delight at securing a spot at the prestigious event prior to the movie's theatrical release.

'Arivu' is set to hit screens worldwide on December 11. The film addresses social issues, specifically focusing on education and women's rights. Director Sathya Siva, who wrote the story and screenplay, has previously established a reputation for conveying strong social themes through vibrant cinematic language.

The production team, led by producer Sai Vinod Jayakumar under the banner of Movietron Productions, recently announced that principal photography had been completed. Sathya Siva shared a making-of video on his X timeline to mark the wrap, captioning it: "#Arivu Shoot Wrapped. From vision to reality — here’s a glimpse of the making."

The film was shot in multiple locations, with the first phase taking place in Munnar and the second schedule held in Theni. During the Munnar shoot, the unit reportedly renovated a government school in Letchmi near Ottapaarai after discovering inadequate basic facilities for students. The renovation included structural repairs, painting, and the installation of drinking water facilities. Sources close to the unit stated that this gesture received praise from local students and residents.

The cast includes I M Vijayan, Deepa Shankar, and Singam Puli in pivotal roles. Technical credits for the film include music by D. Imman, cinematography by Dil Raju, editing by Vetri Krishnan, and art direction by S K Ramu.

Following its selection for IFFI, the makers have decided to submit 'Arivu' to several other international film festivals.

K.Hassan--SF-PST