CHENNAI– Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has been officially roped in to score the music for Killer, the highly anticipated directorial comeback of renowned Tamil filmmaker and actor S.J. Suryah. The filmmaker announced the news on Monday with great excitement, calling Rahman’s involvement a major boost to the project.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Suryah shared photos with the legendary composer and wrote:
“Yah, it’s none other than our Isai Puyal (musical storm), the musical legend, Indian pride, our one and only @arrahman sir. Sirrrr welcome on board sir. Immensely happy joining you again sir. #Killer”
Killer marks S.J. Suryah’s return to the director’s chair after a successful stint as an actor in recent years. The announcement of his directorial return was made earlier on X, where he described the film as his dream project.
“Hi folks, your director S.J. Suryah is back with his dream project titled, yeah you know it — #KILLER. Feeling blessed and happy to collaborate with the prestigious @GokulamMovies and Gokulam Gopalan sir. Need your love and support as always. Love you all,” he posted.
Produced by Sree Gokulam Movies, a well-known production house from the Malayalam film industry, Killer will feature actress Preethi Asrani—acclaimed for her performance in the Tamil film Ayothya—in a lead role.
Industry insiders say Killer is a stylish action-drama centered on the life of a hitman, with a mix of action, comedy, and romance. The story was reportedly written by Suryah during the COVID-19 lockdown, adding a personal layer to the project.
While much of the film will be shot in India, some key sequences are planned to be filmed in Mexico, enhancing the film’s global appeal.
Planned as a pan-Indian release, Killer will be made in five languages to cater to diverse audiences across the country.
With A.R. Rahman on board, S.J. Suryah’s return to direction is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films on the Indian cinematic horizon. (Source: IANS)
