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Looking at Gautham Menon's Nadunisai Naigal

Last updated on: September 27, 2010 12:10 IST

Image: Gautham Vasudev Menon (right) on the sets of Nadunisai Naigal

After the stupendous success of the romantic Tamil film Vinnaithandi Varuvaya and its Telugu remake Ye Maaya Chesave, Gautham Vasudev Menon is busy shooting a dark film, Nadunisai Naigal.

As the story unfolds at midnight, Menon shot the entire film in Chennai at night.The two-hour long Tamil film is said to be a psychological thriller.

Looking at Gautham Menon's Nadunisai Naigal

Image: A scene from Nadunisai Naigal

His long term assistant Veera plays the male protagonist in the film.

After impressing in Vaaranam Aayiram, Sameera Reddy will once again be seen in the lead role in this film.

Looking at Gautham Menon's Nadunisai Naigal

Image: A scene from Nadunisai Naigal

The project is a joint production between Menon's Photon Kathas and R S Infotainment.

Another interesting aspect about the film is that it has no songs or any background score.

Looking at Gautham Menon's Nadunisai Naigal

Image: A scene from Nadunisai Naigal

The crew consists of ace cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, costume designer Nalini Sriram, stunt director Selva, art director and editor Antony.

The film is currently in the post production stage and is expected to hit the big screen soon.

Looking at Gautham Menon's Nadunisai Naigal

Image: A scene from Nadunisai Naigal

As he was busy making Nadunisai Naigal, two of Menon's home productions -- Veppam directed by his associate Anjana and Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai directed by Suseenthran are also in various stages of filming.

Once the work on Nadunisai Naigal gets over, Gautham Menon will start the Hindi remake of Vinnaithandi Varuivaya with Prateik Babbar and Trisha in the lead roles.

It will be a joint production between Gautham's home Production and 20th Century Fox.