Actor Dhruv Vikram has given fans a festive update about his upcoming film ‘Jackie’, announcing that the project has officially begun its shooting schedule.
Taking to social media on Deepavali, Dhruv shared a photograph with the film’s director, debutant Karan Arvind Kumar, and revealed that the cameras would start rolling the following day.
Alongside the picture, the actor extended his festival wishes to fans and followers, hoping that everyone would enjoy a safe and memorable Deepavali. He also confirmed that production on ‘Jackie’ was set to commence immediately.
The film was initially announced in September, with its first promotional glimpse introducing Dhruv in the role of a stunt performer. The unusual character introduction generated interest among fans eager to see the actor in a different avatar.
Karan Arvind Kumar, who is making his directorial debut with the project, has also been associated with the writing team of ‘Karuppu’.
The supporting cast includes Sai Dheena, known for his performances in ‘Vada Chennai’ and ‘Bigil’, Prudhvi Raj, who has appeared in ‘Pudhupettai’ and ‘Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2’, and Arunachaleshwaran Pa of ‘Lover’ fame.
National Award-winning composer Santhosh Narayanan is handling the film’s music. Interestingly, Dhruv will also contribute lyrics alongside Asal Kolaar and Paal Dabba.
The technical team features cinematographer Viki, editor Jayasuriya S, production designer GM Sekhar and stunt choreographer Vikram Mor. Mythri Movie Makers, represented by producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar, is backing the project.
With filming now underway, further details about the storyline, characterisations and release plans are expected to emerge in the coming months.
