The shooting for Suriya’s 24 officially commences today. The test shoot for the film was held on yesterday with a formal pooja in Mumbai. According to the reports, a lavish set worth 4 crore has been set up in Mumbai where many of the important scenes will be shot in the long first schedule of the film.
24 is directed by Vikram Kumar who is known for his interesting palette of films such as Yaavarum Nalam and Manam (Telugu). AR Rahman has already composed a song for this film which has come out very well. The film is produced under Suriya’s home banner, 2D Entertainments and has Samantha playing the female lead. Catherine Tresa is in contention for the other female lead. Kiran Deohan of Jodhaa Akbar is behind the lens and Pudi Prawin, a regular collaborator of Vikram Kumar, takes care of the editing.