The music and preview launch of ‘Eleven’, a film directed by Lokesh Ajiles and starring Naveen Chandra and produced by A.R. Entertainment, was held in Chennai.
Directed by debutant director Lokesh Ajiles, ‘Eleven’ stars Naveen Chandra, Riya Hari, Abhirami, Thileepan, Rithvika, ‘Aadukalam’ Narain and others. Karthik Ashokan has handled the cinematography and D. Imman has composed the music for the film. Touted as a crime thriller, the film is co-produced by A.R. Entertainment and Ajmal Khan and Riya Hari.
The trailer of ‘Eleven’ was released by Kamal Haasan on social media.
The preview of ‘Eleven’ has received a great response within a few hours of its release. The Tamil Nadu release rights of the film are held by Sushma Cine Arts G N Alagarsamy, Telugu release rights by Ruchira Entertainments N Sudhakar Reddy, Malayalam rights by E4 Entertainment Mukesh R Mehta and Karnataka rights by Five Star K Senthil.
The film, which will be released in theatres worldwide from May 16, will be released in theaters worldwide and the music and preview launch will be attended by the film crew including director K Bhagyaraj, producers Kalaipuli S Thanu, D.G. Thiagarajan, D. Siva, co-producer Gopalakrishnan, directors Ameer, Selvaraghavan, Prabhu Solomon, A. L Vijay, distributors Five Star Senthil, Alagarsamy, Arulpathy, Sarigama Aishwarya, Sanjay Wadhwa, Mukesh Mehta, Meena Chapriya, Krishna Reddy, P. L. Thenappan, Kathiresan, Raj TV Ravi, Raghunandan, directors Vishal Venkat, Badri, Ramesh Krishnan and many other film industry celebrities participated as special guests.
Writer Selvendran welcomed everyone who came to this event. The music of the film was released by director K. Bhagyaraj and producer S Thanu, and received by director A.L. Vijay, producers Kathiresan, T. Siva, Thiagarajan, and P. L. Thenappan. Following this, the preview of the film was jointly released by directors Ameer – Selvaraghavan, and received by distributors Sanjay Wadhwa, Alagarsamy, Senthil, and Mukesh Mehta.
Speaking at the event, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu said, “Ajmal Khan, the heir of my friend Akbar, has produced the film. The scenes are thrilling enough to bring the audience to the edge of their seats. Iman’s music is an added speciality to the film. I wish this third film produced by this company a success,” he said.
Producer Thiagarajan said, ”After a long time, I am attending the music and preview release ceremony held at the art gallery in the Government Museum. The hero of this ceremony is music composer Iman. He has always been a friend of the producers. I listened to the songs of this film. They are excellent. The songs that have been mixed in Tamil and English are also good. The hero of the film, Naveen, is a very talented person. The Tamil film industry should utilize his talent. I sincerely praise the director of the film. His talent was immediately evident after watching some scenes in the preview. I wish this film a huge success,” he said. Producer Kathiresan said, “I have seen the movie Eleven. It is an interesting thriller. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the producers, the technicians who worked on it, and the actors and actresses who acted in it. Only when you watch the movie will you understand why the movie is named ‘Eleven’. I wish this movie success.
Fans buy tickets in theaters to watch movies starring leading stars in Tamil cinema. But for small-budget movies made with an investment of ten crore rupees, everyone should come together and discuss and reduce the ticket fee. Even if it is a good movie, there are many difficulties in bringing it to the people. The collection percentage of a good movie in Tamil Nadu is low compared to Andhra Pradesh. As far as cinema is concerned, the audience visits are highest on these three days – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Therefore, my request is that it would be good if the fee for movies made with small investment is fixed at 80 rupees to 100 rupees. “I request that this be tested on a trial basis for three or four months and that all the film fraternity members come together and hold discussions regarding this,” he said.
Actress Rithvika said, “I am happy to be a part of this film. I have also acted in the film ‘Sila Kyaukse Sil Manayant’ produced by this production house before. It was well received by the audience. I hope this film will get huge support,” she said.
Producer D. Siva said, “Producer Akbar is brave. He continues to produce films. I wish this film he produced a success. The permission to shoot in this theatre was suspended. Now it has been granted again. I congratulate the film crew for this. I hope the film ‘Eleven’ will be a huge success like the film ‘Ratsasan’.
Actor Naveen Chandra is a huge talent. I hope this film will give him a big opportunity in Tamil. My congratulations to Iman, who has composed the music for the film. Fastest – Economic – Friendly – Lovely – This film should give a huge success to music director Iman,” she said.
Actress Riya Hari Speaking, “All the producers, directors and technicians in the film industry are on this stage. The reason for this is Akbar sir. Everyone has come here because of their love for him. I am also happy to be his partner.
I would like to thank all the actors and technicians who worked with me in this film. Today’s hero of the festival, Iman sir, is excited to see the music director. He always spreads positivity when I meet him. I have met him many times. But I have never spoken to him.
When the first song was composed by him, I said that this is my favorite song. When the second song was composed, I said that this song is the one I liked the most. After that, they said, ‘Wait, the songs are coming continuously, listen to all the songs.’ I like all the songs. The fans like all the songs. I would also like to thank Sarigama for this moment.
I first met Naveen during the photo shoot for the film. He broke my hesitation and got along well. He has taught me many small and subtle things on the set. He keeps the entire crew calm on the set. The moments I worked with him are unforgettable. I thank him once again for this.
There is a magic in this film. When you watch this film, you will feel the unconditional love within you. That immense love has performed a magic. Even though this film is a thriller, it is an emotional film. I request everyone to go to the theaters to watch, enjoy and support this film, which will be released on May 16,” he said. Director K. Bhagyaraj said, “I have no connection between directing and watching films. I really like crime action films. When I watch such films, my brain gets a little worked up. I am interested in what to do next. I have directed only two films in this genre, ‘Vidiyum Vari Kaathiru’ and ‘Oru Kaithiin Diary’. I became interested as soon as I heard that ‘Eleven’ is a crime thriller. I am eager to watch this film on the 16th itself. It will be well received by the fans. I extend my best wishes to the film crew,” he said.
Actress Abhirami said, “I am very happy. Thank you for including me in the inaugural journey of director Lokesh Ajils. I also thank music composer Iman for providing beautiful songs in this film. Working with producer Ajmal is a natural for all the stars. His care and love are immense. I would like to thank everyone who worked with me in this film,” he said.
Director Ameer said, “My congratulations to the hero of this film, Naveen Chandra, the hero of today’s festival, music composer Iman, and producer Ajmal. He has united the entire film industry on stage.
I am a fan of Purple Color Ribbon. That is the song that I hum at every moment. The distributor Madurai Alagar, who spoke on stage here, does not praise any film so easily. If he is distributing this film, it means that this film is really good. Also, if Prabhu Solomon- Iman Akbar – are together.. that film will be good. Akbar is an auditor but he loves cinema beyond measure. That is why he has produced the film. The preview and songs of this film were good. I hope this film will be as exciting as films like ‘War Industry’ and ‘Ratchasan’ kept the audience on the edge of their seats, and I wish it success,” he said.
Music composer D. Imman said, ”I am very happy. First of all, I would like to thank the producers Akbar – Ajmal Khan – Riya Hari. Despite working in the film industry for 23 years, I have not had the opportunity to compose music for films in the crime thriller genre. In that sense, ‘Eleven’ is the first crime thriller film to be released with my music. I express my gratitude to director Lokesh Ajils for this.
When I watch films on OTT, I like to watch many crime thriller films. I can watch them without losing interest until the climax.
I have worked with director Sundar C in eight films. His assistants will also be present at that time. They have also given me opportunities while directing the film. In that way, Lokesh met me and said that I am Sundar C’s assistant. When he asked me to tell you a story, I expected it to be a mass commercial entertainer. But when I heard the story, it was in the genre of a solid crime thriller. After listening to the story, I asked him how he first thought of me for this story. You have not composed music for this genre yet. He said that I hope it will be good if you compose music. I liked it a lot. Cinematographer Karthik Asokan’s contribution in this film was excellent. He will be talked about after the release of this film.
Director Lokesh Ajils’ writing was excellent. He has made the film beautifully. After watching the film, I praised him on the phone. Even the silence in this film will be liked by the fans.
Singer Mano has sung a song in this film. Although I have composed music for many songs so far, Mano has never sung in my music. It is happening in this film. I am happy about this. This film will be released on May 16th. I hope that this film will be like ‘Bor Agar’ and ‘Ratsasan’. I request you to watch the film in the theater and give your love and support,” he said.
Speaking, director Prabhu Solomon said, “I have been traveling with producer Akbar continuously. I liked the story of this film when I heard it. We started looking for actors suitable for the story. At that moment, Naveen Chandra, who has amazing acting skills, came into this story. After watching the film, you will all say that actor Naveen Chandra is talented in portraying the character perfectly on screen. After that, one by one they came into the film.
What made this film feel close to me was Karthik Asokan’s cinematography. The lighting environment is important for such films. He has a great future in cinema.
I am confident that the audience will give recognition to it when the film is released in theaters on May 16,” he said.
Actor Naveen Chandra said, ”Nine years ago, I acted in a Tamil film called ‘Sarapam’. After that, I have acted as the hero of the story in the Tamil film ‘Eleven’.
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who came to this event.
This is a very emotional moment. After hearing this story, I had expectations of how it would be to act in it. Producer Akbar, director Lokesh, and cinematographer Karthik together created the pre-production work for the film beautifully. So they were able to make this film easily.
We shot this film as two films instead of one. During this, the actors and technicians worked together. This film has come out very well. It will be released on May 16 in Tamil and Telugu. I am waiting with great interest.
I am a big fan of Iman. All the songs in the film are good. I thank him for this.
I am amazed by Abhirami’s performance in the film ‘Virumandi’. I was waiting for the days when I would act with her on the set, we became friends. I was amazed by her talent when acting in scenes. The experience of working with her was unforgettable.
Riya Hari gave me confidence on the set. The experience of working with her was also unforgettable. She will become a great actress in the future. I congratulate her for that, and I welcome her on behalf of the Telugu film industry.
The film ‘Eleven’ has been well made, we were waiting for the film to be released at a good time. “We have decided to give the fans a good film and the film will be released on May 16th. I request everyone to come to the theater and support it,” he said. Director Lokesh Ajiles said, “I would like to thank all the special guests who have come here. They say that if a film has a cast, half of its success is assured, and I am lucky in that way. I would like to thank Naveen, Dileep, Riya, Abhirami, and Rithvika for joining this film. I am a fan of Abhirami in Middle Class Madhavan.
My first film was directed in both Tamil and Telugu, and I was a bit nervous in the beginning when I had to shoot as planned. But the reason for its successful completion is the actors, actresses, and technicians who worked with me. It was because of their full cooperation that I completed the film as planned. For that, I would like to thank everyone at this moment.
Karthik and I are friends. We have been friends since the beginning of our journey, when I worked as an assistant director and he as an assistant cinematographer. He is the backbone of this film. Even I feel tired at times while the shooting is going on. But Karthik keeps working tirelessly. After the teaser of this film was released, he signed on to do cinematography for another film.
Iman sir is a great fortune for me. He has worked hard on the songs and background music in the film. Especially the background music he provides during the intermission will definitely be talked about. We can see the 2.0 version of Iman sir in this film.
Producer Akbar – Not only did he finance the film, but he also worked as hard as we worked for the film. He was never a producer, he did all the work for the film. I feel a little jealous when I see him. Because he is such a strong person. This film will be a big success because of him, it should be successful. I believe that a film will be successful only if a producer is successful. In that way, I hope this film will be a big success.
Actor Naveen, when he gets into a character, stays that character. When writing a character, we don’t think about how it will appear on screen. But we would like it to be good if it were like this. Just as everyone who saw the film unanimously said that the film is good, everyone also praised Naveen Chandra’s performance. This film will earn Naveen Chandra a good name in the Tamil film industry. I hope he will get many opportunities.
A wonderful cinema experience awaits the fans who watch the film ‘Eleven’ on May 16. Come to the cinema to see it,” he said.
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