The music and trailer launch of the film ‘Acoust’, produced by A.L. Udaya, Daya N. Panneerselvam and M. Thangavel under the banners of Jashan Studios Sachin Cinemas, Sreedayakaran Cine Production and MIY Studios, was held in Chennai.
Udaya, Ajmal and Yogi Babu have acted together for the first time in the film ‘Acoust’, which has been shot on a huge budget. The film has been directed by Prabhu Srinivas, who has directed successful films in the Kannada film industry. Popular Kannada actress Janvika has played the female lead.
Naren Balakumar has composed the music for the film, Marudhanayakam.I has handled the cinematography, K.L. Praveen has handled the editing, Anand Mani is responsible for the art direction, and Stunt Silva has directed the fight sequences. The ‘Acoust’ music launch event held in Chennai was attended by film industry leaders and the film crew.
Producer Daya N. Panneerselvam said, “I welcome the film industry leaders, media friends, and the film crew who have come to participate in the music and trailer launch of the film Acoust. Udaya is the main reason why this film has been completed well and today’s event is a success. The film has been made very well. Please support everyone, thank you,” he said.
Producer and director Keyar said, “Udaya’s father A.L. Alagappan and I are long-time friends. So I have known Udaya since childhood. He has been struggling in the film industry for a long time. I have seen the scenes of ‘Acoust’, and Udaya’s talent is shining. The songs have also come out well. This film will be a turning point in Udaya’s film journey. Congratulations to the film crew,” he said.
Pawan, Prabhakar, Oh Maria fame Dani, Subhadra and Deepa Bhaskar, who are acting in the film ‘Acoust’, expressed their happiness for their role in the film and said that ‘Acoust’ has been made very well with everyone’s cooperation. They said that the entire crew got along like a family.
Speaking on the occasion, Prabhu Srinivas, the director of ‘Acoust’, said, “The biggest legends of the film industry are here, thank you very much to everyone. Shortly after I gave the script of this film to Udaya, he read it in its entirety and said OK, and he put some of his other films on hold for this. Thank you to him for that. All the producers gave excellent cooperation.
From the first day of the film’s start to the completion of the shoot, Udaya’s cooperation was invaluable. With the cooperation of him and the entire team, we shot continuously without a break. The bus fight scene in the film is very much talked about. The entire film will captivate the audience, thank you,” he said. Following him, cinematographer Marudhanayakam.I and art director Anand Mani thanked everyone for saying that the film turned out well.
Music composer Naren Balakumar said, “Thank you very much to all the music and technical team who worked with my team. Everyone who is here has appreciated the song. The main reason for that is my team. We all worked hard for the film ‘Acoust’. So your welcome is a great joy. The producers are very simple, the director is friendly, and Udaya is very sweet. Thank you and greetings to the entire film crew,” he said.
Actor Yogi Babu, speaking on a video call, said, “I could not attend this event as I am shooting at night at another location. It was a great experience for me to work on this film. I thank the producer and director for giving me the opportunity. I pray to God that the film will be a success,” he said.
Lyricist Padmaja Sriram said, “Music composer Naren Balakumar will give me a lot of freedom. It was a great experience to work on this film. Thanks and best wishes to all the team, thank God,” he said.
Lyricist Hyde Karthi said, “Hello everyone. Naren Balakumar and I have been working together for a long time. I have written the song Sudachuda Biryani in the film, and I am grateful for the response it has received. I have also danced for this song. Just by watching the trailer, it seems that ‘Acoust’ will be a big hit. Journalists should support it,” he said.
Next, Producers’ Council Executive Committee member Alagan Tamilmani, Senthamarai Kannan, Jayaseelan, G.S. Murali, Ramachandran, Anbu, Suresh, Salai Sahathevan, Small Screen Directors Association President Mangai Arirajan and others congratulated the film crew.
Fight director Stunt Silva said, “I am a member of Udaya’s family. He, his father A.L. Alagappan sir, and brother Vijay are very close to me. I really like Udaya sir’s perseverance. All the fight scenes in the film have been excellent. The film has also been good. Therefore, I have no doubt that ‘Acoust’ will be a huge success,” he said.
Actress Janhvika said, “Thank you to the producers, director and Udaya sir for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Thank you to the music director for giving me great songs. I believe that Tamil fans who always support my talents are also my supporters. Thank you to everyone who worked on the film ‘Acoust’. I am lucky to have this opportunity. I am learning Tamil and will soon speak Tamil completely,” she said.
Actor Ajmal said, “Hello everyone. I really like my character in this film. There is good chemistry between me and Udaya on screen. You can learn a lot by watching him. Thank you to director Prabhu for making the film well. This is a film with good content. It is bound to win,” he said.
Director and actor Pandiarajan said, “Not everyone who has suffered has succeeded, but everyone who has succeeded has worked hard. If you work honestly and sincerely, you can definitely succeed. This is such a group, everyone is very talented. If they succeed, cinema will succeed even more. I wish ‘Acoust’ success,” he said.
Actor Anandbabu said, “Hello everyone. Congratulations to all the crew including Udaya. A.L. Alagappan is like my father. I will celebrate the success of Udaya’s 25th anniversary film ‘Acoust’, thank you,” he said.
Pepsi Chairman R.K. Selvamani said, “The invitation to the AQUEST film festival is great, Udaya’s hard work is evident in it. He has started a good time. If we are all here together, it is because of the love we have for Udaya and his father. No insult will affect Udaya, he will always be smiling. ‘AQUEST’ will be like ‘Sethu’ for Udaya. The trailer is intimidating, it is being prepared in a grand manner. I wish the film a huge success,” he said.
Producers’ Council Chairman Murali Ramasamy said, “I know how this film started and how it came to be. Kudos to brother Udaya who worked so hard to build it. As Selvamani sir said, a good time has come for Udaya, he should seize this. A talented team has come together for the film, the trailer and songs are great. I wish the film a huge success,” he said.
Producer A.L. Speaking, Alagappan said, “Although I support my sons’ efforts, I will not interfere in their decisions. Udaya shines like a jewel through his hard work. If his mother were here today, she would have been very happy, and I am also happy. Heartiest congratulations and thanks to the entire film crew,” he said.
Actor Udaya said, “My mother is my God and guides me. She is watching me from somewhere and blessing me. I have even thought of leaving the film industry, but today I am standing before you because of my self-confidence. Therefore, I request everyone to work with confidence.
‘Acoust’ is my most important film. It is my privilege to get such a film in my 25th year. I thank everyone who supported me for this film. I thank the producers very much. The director has made ‘Acoust’ wonderfully, I thank him. He is an excellent director. Naren Balakumar’s music is wonderful. I thank my co-stars and everyone who worked with me. They are all like my family members. I sincerely hope that ‘Acoust’, which has been made well by all of us, will be a success. I seek your blessings and support,” he said.
