Test (upcoming film)

Test
Film poster
Directed byS. Sashikanth
Written by
  • S. Sashikanth
  • Suman Kumar
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyViraj Singh Gohil
Edited byT. S. Suresh
Music byShakthisree Gopalan
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Test is an upcoming Tamil-language sports drama film directed by S. Sashikanth, who co-wrote the script with Suman Kumar and produced with Chakravarthy Ramachandra under YNOT Studios. The film stars R. Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara and Meera Jasmine. It marks Sashikanth's directorial debut and Meera Jasmine's return to Tamil cinema after a 10-year hiatus.

The film was announced in April 2023 with principal photography being commenced the same month and continued till January 2024, where it was predominantly shot in Chennai and Bengaluru. The film features music composed by Shakthisree Gopalan, cinematography handled by Viraj Singh Gohil and editing by T. S. Suresh.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In April 2023, it was reported that film producer S. Sashikanth would make his directorial debut with a sports drama film to be produced by his YNOT Studios banner.[1] Sashikanth had cast R. Madhavan and Siddharth in the lead roles, having previously worked with both the actors, and also cast Nayanthara as the female lead. The film would also mark Madhavan and Siddharth reuniting after Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) and Rang De Basanti (2006).[2][3] On 12 April, the film was officially announced under the title Test.[4] It was announced added that unlike other cricket-based films, the film would focus on test cricket and hence it was titled as such.[2]

The film will be based on an original story authored by Suman Kumar, who was known for writing The Family Man, and with whom Sashikanth would co-write the script.[5] Shortly after the announcement, Sashikanth revealed the preliminary crew members of the film, which included cinematographer Viraj Singh Gohil, editor T. S. Suresh, production designers Madhusudhan and Shweta Sabu Cyril, sports director Dhruv Panjani, action choreographer Dinesh Subbarayan, stylists Poornima Ramaswamy and Anu Vardhan.[5][6] Muthuramalingam was appointed as the executive producer of the film by the production house.[5][7]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced on 12 April, the same day as the film's announcement.[8][9] Filming for the first schedule began in Chennai, with the lead actors and Kaali Venkat being present.[10] On 9 May, the makers announced that Meera Jasmine would play an important role, marking her return to Tamil cinema after a 10-year hiatus.[11] She would be paired opposite Madhavan, after two decades since Run (2002) and Aayutha Ezhuthu.[12] By 17 June, Madhavan had completed filming his portions.[13] Filming for the second schedule began in Bengaluru, during late-September. On 8 January, Nayanthara had completed filming her portions,[14] as did Jasmine, who had completed filming her portions later.[15][16] Principal photography concluded on 31 January.[17][18]

Post-production

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The post-production process began on early February, shortly after filming wrapped.[16] OK Vijay serves as the visual effects supervisor, and sound design would be handled by Kunal Rajan and M. R. Rajakrishnan whereas Siddharth Sadashiv served as the sync sound recordist.[5]

Music

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The film's music is composed by playback singer Shakthisree Gopalan in her debut as music composer.[19]

Release

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The film is scheduled to have a direct-to-streaming release via Netflix.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayan's The Test to start this month". DT Next. 8 April 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b "'Aayutha Ezhuthu' duo Madhavan and Siddharth join Nayanthara for a sports drama". The Times of India. 9 April 2023. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth to star in Sashikanth's 'Test'". The New Indian Express. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Nayanthara, Madhavan and Siddharth team up for Sashikanth's directorial debut 'The Test'". The Hindu. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Movie makers announce the technical crew of 'Test'". The Times of India. 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Makers announce the Test crew". DT Next. 28 April 2023. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  7. ^ Sundar, Anusha (26 April 2023). "Makers of Test announce technical crew". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth starrer 'Test' goes on floors; Makers released the motion poster of the film". The Times of India. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Nayanthara, Madhavan and Siddharth team up for producer Sashikanth's debut directorial venture Test". The Indian Express. 12 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Kaali Venkat joins the cast of Madhavan & Siddharth's 'Test'". The Times of India. 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  11. ^ "'Test': Meera Jasmine joins Madhavan, Nayanthara for S Shashikanth's sports drama". The Hindu. 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Meera Jasmine to join hands with Madhavan after two decades for Test". The Indian Express. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  13. ^ "It's a wrap for R Madhavan's 'Test'". The Times of India. 17 June 2023. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  14. ^ "Pic: Nayanthara plays Kumudha in 'Test', gives a glimpse of her look". India Today. 8 January 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Meera Jasmine completes shooting for 'Test'". The Times of India. 26 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Madhavan, Nayanthara and Siddharth's 'The Test' concludes production". The Hindu. PTI. 31 January 2024. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  17. ^ "It's A Wrap For Nayanthara, R Madhavan And Siddharth's The Test". News18. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  18. ^ "Shoot completed for sports drama 'Test'". The New Indian Express. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Shakthisree Gopalan turns music director for Madhavan & Siddharth's 'Test'". The Times of India. 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  20. ^ Kumar, Akshay (3 February 2025). "Test Teaser: Siddharth, Nayanthara and Madhavan star in a game of endurance". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
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