Big B in a cameo: If Tamil movie lovers like to believe in rumours, then they should have a reason to be joyful. According to sources, Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan will be making a guest appearance in the upcoming Kollywood movie named Yaan. The movie is the directorial debut of Ravi K. Chandran, the cinematographer in the award winning Tamil film, KannathilMuthamittal and many famous Bollywood films like DilChahtaHai, Koi… Mil Gaya, Paheli, Fanaa, Black etc. If speculations of the industry are right, then Big B is to make a cameo in the movie by Ravi. Bachchan and Ravi worked together in the critically acclaimed Bollywood movie, Black, where Ravi was the cinematographer and Amitabh played the protagonist.They have been friends since then. If Amitabh really makes an appearance in the movie as a friendly gesture towards Ravi, this will definitely be the first ever Kollywood film for the iconic actor, though he did appear in a Tamil ad film before. Curiously enough, Amitabh was recently noted to express his desire to star in a Tamil movie, should he get a chance. And who better to start with than a friend? So, the million dollar question among fans and in the industry is, will Yaan be that movie? Or, is this all just a coincident rumour? Only time will tell. No official source has been able to confirm anything in this regard, but the hopeful fans are keeping their fingers crossed.
About Yaan: The moviefor which Ravi k. Chandran is stepping behind the camera for the first time is an action thriller and Tamil actor, Jiiva of Raam fame has been signed to play the male lead. He will be seen romancing Kadal star, Thulasi Nair, who is the younger daughter of Tamil actress Radha. Thulasi debuted in the film Kadal by Mani Ratnam, and has been roped in by Ravi to act in her second movie. The first look of the movie, which was released in April, 2013, showed a pulsating scene where Thulasi running away from a gang of goons chasing her down the streets of Mumbai.Sources close to the film’s unit are of the opinion that the first look definitely sets the mood for the movie quite perfectly. Jiiva is hopeful for the movie to strike a chord with the viewers. The 145 minutes film, produced by Elred Kumar and Jayaraman, and written by Ravi K. Chandran, will also have ManushNandan stepping into Ravi’s shoes as the cinematographer. The shooting lcations include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Andaman & Nicobar Islands in India. International locations will include Morocco and Iceland. Apart from Tamil, it will also be made in Hindi and Telegu. Oscar winning ResulPookutty is taking charge of sound mixing and Harris Jayaraj is the music composer. The movie has art by Sabu Cyril and its choreography will be done by Brindha. The movie’s cast also includes stars like Nassar, Prakash Raj and the like. Whether it includes Amitabh Bachchan is yet to be disclosed officially.