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Junglee Pictures is set to back director TJ Gnanavel's Dosa King. Known for hits like Badhaai Do and Raazi, Junglee Pictures’ upcoming project is inspired by the rise and fall of the empire built by restaurant mogul P. Rajagopal and his epic clash with Jeevajothi.
The makers made the announcement on Tuesday. Touted to be a pan-India magnum opus, this will be TJ Gnanavel's next directorial after Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and Fahadh Faasil. Dosa King It would be jointly written by Gnanavel and Hemanth Rao. To translate the story onscreen, Junglee Pictures acquired exclusive rights of Jeevajothi Santhakumar’s life.
About Dosa King
As per the synopsis revealed by its team, Dosa King will trace the criminal cases of the restaurant mogul, who was popularly called by the title of the movie. The film will further dig deeper into the intense 18-year legal battle between P. Rajagopal and State of Tamil Nadu, alongide the rise and fall of the famous Saravana Bhavan. This makes the project, an intriguing and thrilling ride from his restaurant to a courtroom.
The makers' statement
Dosa King is expected to be mounted on a large scale, promising a cinematic experience. Speaking about the same, a spokesperson from Junglee Pictures said, “Dosa King is a thrilling narrative that demands a masterful blend of scale, drama, and entertainment. We’re beyond excited to team up with the meticulous Gnanavel to bring this monumental film to life. Hemanth and Gnanavel, through extensive research, have crafted a script with such powerful twists, turns, and nuances of each character, making it a high-octane commercial and cinematic experience. We’re thrilled to be taking it to top-tier talent soon, and we can’t wait to start filming soon.”
Director's word
TJ Gnanavel shared, "Dosa King' is a hard-hitting story that exposes how the system functions, with a focus on the crime and thriller aspects of the narrative. I want to explore the extreme situations of life and tell a deeper story with an untold perspective on the case. This film is my chance to share a story I witnessed firsthand 20 years ago, and I’m thrilled to partner with Junglee Pictures, a studio known for backing important stories that need to be told."
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On the other hand, Hemanth Rao is known for writing and directing projects likeGodhi Banna Saadharna Manushya, Kavaludaari and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A/Side B. He has also co-written Sriram Raghavan’s critically acclaimed Andhadhun.
The makers are yet to zero down on the cast and production schedule of Dosa King.