AR Rahman turns producer, debut film '99 songs' to release in April
Music maestro A R Rahman on Thursday announced that his first production "99 Songs" will arrive in theatres on April 16.
Mumbai: Music maestro A R Rahman on Thursday announced that his first production "99 Songs" will arrive in theatres on April 16.
The musical drama movie, directed by debutant Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, is a story about art and self-discovery of a struggling singer who wants to be a successful music composer.
It stars newcomers Ehan Bhat, Edilsy Varghese and Tenzin Dalha, an Indian actor of Tibetan origin, in lead roles.
Rahman, who has also co-written the movie, took to social media to announce that the film will be releasing in theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
"Happy to share that #99Songs will release on April 16, 2021, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Directed by @vishweshk and featuring the talented actors @itsEhanBhat & #EdilsyVargas @jiostudios @YM_Movies @idealentinc @JioCinema,” he wrote on Twitter.
The news was also shared by the official handle of production house Jio Studios on Twitter.
"Jio Studios & @arrahman announce the theatrical release of #99Songs, a musical romance, on 16th April, 2021 in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu," read the tweet alongside a picture of the leading man Bhat.
Actors Lisa Ray, Manisha Koirala, Aditya Seal, composer-drummer Ranjit Barot, and Indian Ocean's Rahul Ram will be seen in supporting roles.