Amaran: Rajkumar Periasamy reveals real reason for casting Sivakarthikeyan and it's NOT because of his resemblance to Mukund Varadarajan!

Ahead of the highly anticipated Diwali release of Amaran, the cast and crew of the film have begun promotions, with the team currently busy with promotional activities in Malaysia. While the glimpses and posters led people to assume that Sivakarthikeyan was cast due to his resemblance to the late army officer Major Mukund Varadarajan, director Rajkumar Periasamy made another interesting revelation about the casting. 

'Sivakarthikeyan was the perfect choice for Amaran because...'

During a recent promotional interview, director Rajkumar Periasamy revealed the reason behind casting Sivakarthikeyan. He stated that he chose Sivakarthikeyan because he "represents the common man." The director explained that, although any actor could have taken on the role of Major Mukund Varadarajan, the martyred soldier was an everyday individual who accomplished remarkable feats. For this reason, he sought someone who not only had star power but also resonated with the audience as a relatable person. 

Sivakarthikeyan on the challenging role of Major Mukund Varadarajan

Sivakarthikeyan earlier mentioned that he initially found the role challenging. However, after spending three days with army personnel in Kashmir and observing their lives, he recognized that their struggles were far greater than the challenges he faced in portraying the character. He also revealed that he had lost sleep when he first heard the story and was determined to take on the project. 

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Amaran plot

Amaran is based on the real-life story and inspiring journey of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Ashok Chakra awardee who was martyred during the Qazipathri Operation in Shopian in 2014. The film is inspired by the non-fiction book India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes, according to reports. 

Amaran OTT platform

As announced earlier, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for the film, which will be available on the platform following its theatrical release. Produced under Kamal Haasan’s production banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, the film also features music composed by GV Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Ch. Sai, and editing by R. Kalaivanan. 

Amaran is slated to be released on October 31, 2024. 

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