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Aghathiyaa

For the 1972 film, see Agathiyar. For the title character, see Agastya.

Aghathiyaa
Promotional poster
Directed byPa. Vijay
Written byPa. Vijay
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDeepak Kumar Padhy
Edited bySan Lokesh
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
Production
companies
  • Vels Film International
  • Wam India
Release date
  • 28 February 2025 (2025-02-28)
Running time
136 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Aghathiyaa is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language period horror thriller film written and directed Pa. Vijay. The film stars Jiiva, Arjun Sarja and Raashii Khanna, while Edward Sonnenblick, Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Redin Kingsley, Radha Ravi, Azhagam Perumal, Indraja Shankar, Matylda in supporting roles.[2] The film is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner and co-produced by Aneesh Arjun Dev under Wam India. The film music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography handled by Deepak Kumar Padhy, and film edited by San Lokesh.[3]

The project was announced on 2020, but eventually shelved by the production house due to multiple issues, later on 2023, the project was officially took over by Vels Film International. After 4 years delays, Aghathiyaa is scheduled to be released in theatres on 28 February 2025.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In mid-May 2020, lyricist-turned-director Pa. Vijay announced his third directorial venture titled Methavi with Jiiva, Arjun Sarja, Raashii Khanna in the lead roles.[4] The film was said to be of horror thriller genre and bankrolled by S. Raja of Makkal Arasan Pictures.[5] Although, Pa. Vijay had worked with Yuvan Shankar Raja, Methavi[6] marked the maiden collaboration of Pa. Vijay with Yuvan Shankar Raja in the former's direction.[7] But the project got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the death a Russian girl playing a crucial role.[8] In late-March 2023, it was announced that Vels Film International have taken up the project and are planning to release, but was eventually shelved.[9]

In late-March 2023, director Pa. Vijay confirmed that he is associating again, thereby retaining most of the cast and crew for a new untitled period drama film.[10] On 7 October 2024, Vels Film International through a first look poster, revealed the titled of the film Aghathiyaa[11] starring Jiiva and Raashii Khanna[12] in the lead roles alongside, Arjun Sarja and Edward Sonnenblick in prominent roles[13] alongside Yogi Babu, VTV Ganesh, Redin Kingsley and others in supporting roles.[14]

The film is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under his Vels Film International banner and co-produced by Aneesh Arjun Dev under Wam India.[15] The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Deepak Kumar Padhy,[16] editing by San Lokesh, stunt choreography by K Ganesh and dance choreography by Sridhar.[17]

Filming

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Principal photography was planned to be shot on a set in Ramoji Film City, in Hyderabad and some portions in Ooty and Kodaikanal.[8]

Music

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Aghathiyaa
Soundtrack album by
Yuvan Shankar Raja
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil / Telugu
LabelDivo Music
ProducerYuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology
Nesippaya
(2025) 		Aghathiyaa
(2025)
Singles from Aghathiyaa
  1. "Kaatrin Viral / Gaali Ooyalallo"
    Released: 6 January 2025
  2. "En Iniya Pon Nilave / Naa Hrudayamantha Neevay"
    Released: 10 January 2025
  3. "Semmannu Dhaane / Nelamma Thalle"
    Released: 24 January 2025

The soundtrack and background is scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja.[18] The first single, titled "Kaatrin Viral / Gaali Ooyalallo" was released on 5 January 2025.[19][20] The second single in Tamil "En Iniya Pon Nilave" from Balu Mahendra's Moodu Pani (1980) by the same name composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. J. Yesudas was remixed into a duet and released along with the Telugu version "Naa Hrudayamantha Neevay" on 10 January 2025.[21] The third single "Semmannu Dhaane / Nelamma Thalle" released on 24 January 2025.[22]

Tamil
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kaatrin Viral"Pa. VijayYuvan Shankar RajaYuvan Shankar Raja3:29
2."En Iniya Pon Nilave"Gangai AmaranIlaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar RajaVijay Yesudas, Priya Jearson4:22
3."Semmannu Dhaane"Pa. VijayYuvan Shankar RajaM. M. Manasi3:46
Telugu
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Gaali Ooyalallo"Shashank VennelakantiYuvan Shankar RajaSathyaprakash3:30
2."Naa Hrudayamantha Neevay"Shashank VennelakantiIlaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar RajaDeepesh Krishnamoorthy, Devu Mathew4:25
3."Nelamma Thalle"Shashank VennelakantiYuvan Shankar RajaDevu Mathew3:49

Release

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Theatrical

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Aghathiyaa is scheduled to be released in theatres on 28 February 2025 in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu languages.[23][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Aghathiyaa". Central Board of Film Certification.
  2. ^ "Aghathiyaa teaser out: Jiiva and Pa Vijay's fantasy drama has magnificent visuals with mysterious conflict". OTTPlay. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Jiiva's Aghathiyaa is battle between angels, devils". www.dtnext.in. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Jiiva and Arjun to co-star in 'Methavi'". The Hindu. 15 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Methavi: Arjun, Jiiva and Raashi Khanna join hands for Pa Vijay's horror-thriller". India Today. 16 May 2020. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Jiiva and Arjun's role in Pa Vijay's debut directorial 'Medhavi' revealed?". The Times of India. 22 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  7. ^ "For the first time this popular actor - lyricist to direct Jiiva... And it's an grandiose period drama with all-star cast!". The New Stuff. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Jiiva, Raashii Khanna & Arjun to star in Pa Vijay's period drama". The Times of India. 25 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Medhavi: THIS leading production house takes over Pa Vijay's film starring Jiiva, Arjun and Raashi Khanna". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Jiiva-Arjun-Raashii Khanna join hands for a period film". www.dtnext.in. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Jiiva's next with Pa Vijay titled 'Aghathiyaa'". The Times of India. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  12. ^ Raashii Khanna on Farzi, working with Sidharth Malhotra in Yodha and more | Samina Shaikh, 23 February 2023, archived from the original on 14 March 2023, retrieved 14 March 2023, Subject talks about her upcoming movie from 15:50 to 15:55
  13. ^ a b "Jiiva-Arjun join hands for Pa Vijay's Aghathiyaa". Cinema Express. 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Aghathiyaa first look poster: Jiiva and Pa Vijay join hands; Arjun Sarja, Raashii Khanna to co-star". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  15. ^ Kumar, Akshay (2 January 2025). "Jiiva's Aghathiyaa teaser to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Horror comedy is a very challenging genre to shoot, says Deepak Kumar Padhy". The Times of India. 9 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  17. ^ Kumar, Akshay (23 December 2024). "Pa Vijay-Jiiva's Aghathiyaa makers share an update". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  18. ^ Kumar, Akshay (3 January 2025). "Aghathiyaa Teaser: Jiiva on alert as history repeats". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  19. ^ தினத்தந்தி (5 January 2025). "ஜீவா நடித்த 'அகத்தியா' படத்தின் பர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள் அப்டேட்". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  20. ^ Features, C. E. (7 January 2025). "'Kaatrin Viral' song from Jiiva's Aghathiyaa is a romantic melody". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  21. ^ Kumar, Akshay (11 January 2025). "Yuvan gives a modern makeover to 'En Iniya Pon Nilave' for Aghathiyaa". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  22. ^ Kumar, Akshay (25 January 2025). "'Semmannu Thaane' from Aghathiyaa is a call to return to roots". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  23. ^ "Jiiva's Aghathiyaa to release on January 31". www.dtnext.in. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
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