Sivakarthikeyan is currently working on a biopic titled Amaran, which tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Kamal Haasan, the film features Sai Pallavi as the female lead. Set in 2014, the movie focuses on a search operation and terrorist attack in Shopian, Kashmir. Originally slated for a theatrical release on August 15, there has been an update on the shooting schedule suggesting a delay.

When will Amaran starring Sivakarthikeyan release in theatres?

As per social media buzz, the release date of Amaran has been moved to September 2024, as the climax scenes are yet to be filmed. An important sequence, currently being shot, will take approximately sometime to complete. Sivakarthikeyan stars as Major Mukund Varadarajan, with Sai Pallavi portraying his wife. The cast also includes Bhuvan Arora, Rahul Bose, Lallu, Hanun Bawra, among others, in significant roles. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music for the film.

In addition to Amaran, Sivakarthikeyan will appear in AR Murugadoss' film, tentatively titled SK 23, and he is also set for a cameo role in Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie. Meanwhile, Sai Pallavi will next be seen in Thandel alongside Naga Chaitanya, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, which is scheduled for release this year. She is also involved in the project Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor.

Rajkumar Periasamy reveals Sai Pallavi's first reaction to her character

During an interview, Rajkumar revealed that Sai Pallavi's role is challenging just like Sivakarthikeyan. He added that some crucial scenes between Pallavi and Siva are yet to be shot. Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan, who is producing the project, is happy with the current output and revealed how he approached the actress to cast her in the film.

“I know how she works, and she is very choosy. I didn't give her a script first, rather I gave her a synopsis. I know her for a long time now, but that does not mean she'll just accept it if I offer her a script," the director said.

He continued that Sai Pallavi looked for characters when she was approached with the film, so when she read the synopsis and the screenplay, the actress responded positively. She asked the director to meet her where she cleared her doubts and came on board.