Tamil Film 'Arivu' Selected for International Film Festival of India

Exciting News for 'Arivu'

Chennai, Nov 14: The highly anticipated Tamil film 'Arivu', directed by Sathya Siva and starring Vijay Kumar, known for 'Uriyadi', alongside actress Kayal Anandhi, has been officially selected for the 57th International Film Festival of India, set to take place in Goa.

This film will be showcased in the 'New Horizons' section of the Indian Panorama at the festival. The filmmakers are thrilled about this recognition prior to the film's release and are planning to submit it to various other international film festivals.

'Arivu' addresses critical themes such as education and women's rights and is scheduled to be released globally on December 11.

The production team had announced the completion of filming on May 1 of this year.

Director Sathya Siva took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes video, stating, "#Arivu Shoot Wrapped. From vision to reality — here’s a glimpse of the making."

The video highlighted the filming in scenic mountainous areas, emphasizing the film's focus on education and women's rights.

Recently, the film's crew made headlines for their initiative to renovate a government school in Munnar, which was well-received by the local community.

Sources revealed that some scenes were filmed at a government school in Letchmi, near Ottapaarai in Munnar. During their visit, the crew observed the lack of basic facilities for students and decided to take action.

Producer Sai Vinod Jayakumar spearheaded the renovation efforts, which included painting the school and improving drinking water facilities. This act of kindness has garnered appreciation from both students and locals.

The first segment of filming took place in Munnar, followed by the second phase in Theni.

'Arivu' promises a compelling narrative centered on women's rights, featuring a talented cast that includes I M Vijayan, Deepa Shankar, and Singam Puli in significant roles.

Sathya Siva, who crafted the story and screenplay, is recognized for his ability to convey powerful social messages through engaging cinema. The film is produced by Sai Vinod Jayakumar under the Movietron Productions banner.

On the technical side, the film's music is composed by D. Imman, with cinematography by Dil Raju and editing by Vetri Krishnan. Art direction is handled by S K Ramu.