As reported previously, Chiyaan 61 (tentative title) actor Vikram's upcoming period drama with director Pa. Ranjith kickstarted with an official pooja ceremony today. KE Gnanavelraja's Studio Green and Pa. Ranjith's Neelam Productions are backing this movie and as reported by MovieCrow, GV Prakash is composing music for the movie.
We are elated to be joining hands with @StudioGreen2 - @kegvraja for #Chiyaan61 - Directed by our @beemji
— Neelam Productions (@officialneelam) July 16, 2022
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Chiyaan 61 - Pooja - Chiyaan Vikram | Pa Ranjith | Studio Green | Neelam Productions https://t.co/sJNpjknvl3
— Studio Green (@StudioGreen2) July 16, 2022
Chiyaan 61 is set against the backdrop of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka and it is about working class miners who discover gold in the 19th century. The movie will also showcase how Tamils contributed to the growth of KGF from the British era to modern times.
Shooting of Chiyaan 61 is expected to begin from mid-August, 2022.