Asuran (2019 film)

Asuran (English: Demon) is an upcoming Indian Tamil language action drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran. The film stars Dhanush in the main lead dual roles of father and son. The film marks the debut of Manju Warrier in Tamil. The film is produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under his production banner V Creations. GV Prakash Kumar has been signed to score music for the film. The film is adapted from novel called Vekkai.

Cast

 * Dhanush as Rajadevar and His Son Kaali ( Dual Role)
 * Manju Warrier as Manimekhalai
 * Balaji Sakthivel
 * Pasupathy
 * Aadukalam Naren
 * Ashutosh Rana
 * Pawan
 * Yogi Babu
 * Thalaivasal Vijay
 * Guru Somasundaram
 * Gokul

Production
The film was announced by Vetrimaaran and Dhanush in December 2018 post the success of their combo Vada Chennai which was released in the same year. The duo earlier revealed plans on making a sequel to Vada Chennai but agreed to do another film before shooting for the proposed Vada Chennai 2.

The first look poster was unveiled by Dhanush through his Twitter page on 21 December 2018. The film marks the fourth collaboration between the actor and director after Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011) and Vada Chennai (2018). The new look poster of the film was released on 10 January 2019. Principal photography began on 26 January 2019. Manju Warrier was selected as lead actress which marked her acting debut in Tamil. The Pollathavan and Aadukalam combo are back in music G. V. Prakash Kumar. Director Balaji Sakthivel and Pasupathy chosen to portray antagonists; former made his debut as actor with this film.