Nenjam Marappathillai is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language horror film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, and produced by GLO Studios and co-produced by James. The film features S. J. Surya, Regina Cassandra and Nandita Swetha in the lead roles. Music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Arvind Krishna, Nenjam Marappathillai began production in January 2016 and wrapped by that June, but remained unreleased for more than 4 years. As of May 2020 due to Covid-19 situations it is said to be planned for an internet release.
Cast
S. J. Surya as Ramsay
Regina Cassandra as Maria
Nandita Swetha as Shwetha Ramsay
Bobby Simha as Detective Srinivasan
Premgi Amaren as Ramsay's friend, Prem Wilson
Production
In late December 2015, Gautham Menon announced that he would be producing a musicalcomedy horror film project to be directed by Selvaraghavan, which would feature S. J. Surya in the lead role. cinematographer Arvind Krishna joined the team during January 2016, while Regina Cassandra was announced as the film's lead actress. The project was officially launched on 28 January 2016 in Chennai, with Nandita Swetha added to the cast. Music ComposerSanthosh Narayanan was replaced by Yuvan Shankar Raja during April 2016 thus collaborating after a long time with Selvaraghavan. Principal photography wrapped on 30 June 2016.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with Selvaraghavan writing the lyrics.
Release
Nenjam Marappathillai was scheduled to release on 30 June 2017, but was postponed indefinitely due to the introduction of GST by Indian government. Also Tamil Nadustate government had not clarified on the application of state entertainment tax. While co-producer Siddharth Rao blamed Gautham Menon for the delay in the film's release, Menon released a press statement in March 2018 saying he was in no way involved with the film "but for listening to the idea and pointing out the script and the film to escape artiste Madan. I'm not producer, neither am I a shareholder. Madan wanted my name on the posters and the film but I'm not on it anymore. It was my initiative, that's all it was and that didn't deserve a name on the poster." More than a year later, in December 2019, Yuvan Shankar Raja said the film would be releasing soon and unveiled a new poster, but no release date was announced. As of July 2020, the film remains unreleased.
