Annapoorani (2023)

Interesting facts

Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Nilesh Krishnaa in his directorial debut and jointly produced by Jatin Sethi and R. Ravindran under Zee Studios, Naad Sstudios and Trident Arts. The film stars Nayanthara in title role, alongside Jai, Sathyaraj and Achyuth Kumar. It follows Annapoorani, who aspires to become a chef, but faces numerous obstacles while trying to fulfill her dream.

Production

On 12 July 2022, Zee Studios, Naad SStudios and Trident Arts announced their jointly produced film, with Nilesh Krishnaa in his directorial debut, and Nayanthara in the lead role. It was tentatively titled as Nayanthara 75. Krishnaa previously was a co-writer for Shankar, co-writing films such as 2.0 (2018) and Indian 2. The film marks Nayanthara's first film in the lead role after her wedding to Vignesh Shivan in June 2022.

On 8 April 2023, cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, music composer Thaman S, editor Praveen Anthony and art director Durairaj were announced being part of the crew. The same day, Redin Kingsley, Suresh Chakravarthy and Renuka were announced being part of the cast. Krishnaa revealed that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he narrated the script of the film during a phone call to Nayanthara. He further revealed that he wrote the script with her in mind.

Principal photography commenced on 9 April 2023, with the first schedule in Chennai. Filming began with the blessings from the actor Rajinikanth. Within three days, the schedule concluded. After a short break, the second schedule began by mid-April in Tiruchirappalli. Filming wrapped by 16 September.

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