Meiyazhagan

Meiyazhagan is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. Prem Kumar. The film is produced by Jyothika and Suriya under 2D Entertainment. It stars Karthi in the titular role, alongside Arvind Swamy, Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Swathi Konde, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sriranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran and Saran Shakthi.

The film was officially announced in February 2024 under the tentative title Karthi 27, as it is the actor's 27th film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced the following May. Principal photography commenced in November 2023 and was predominantly shot in Chennai and Kodambakkam before wrapping by late-February 2024. The film has music composed by Govind Vasantha, cinematography handled by Mahendiran Jayaraju and editing by R. Govindraj.

Meiyazhagan is scheduled to release worldwide on 27 September 2024.

Development
Following five years since the release of  '96 in 2023, C. Prem Kumar was reported to collaborate with Karthi for his upcoming directorial. Production would reportedly begin after the actor completed filming for Japan (2023) and 2D Entertainment, headed by Suriya and Jyothika, were reported to produce the venture. That July, cinematographer P. C. Sreeram confirmed the project. Including his inclusion, he also announced the inclusion of Govind Vasantha and Arvind Swamy. However, on 24 May 2024, Sreeram was revealed to have been replaced by Mahendiran Jayaraju due to reasons unknown. In addition to Mahendiran, editor R. Govindraj, production designer Rajeevan, art director S. Ayyappan and costume designer Subhashree Kaarthik Vijay were revealed. The film's official title, Meiyazhagan, was announced the same day.

Filming
Principal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony on 9 November 2023 in Chennai, while the first schedule commenced on 17 November 2023 in Kodambakkam. Filming was wrapped by 24 February 2024.

Music
The music and background score is composed by Govind Vasantha, in his second collaboration with Prem Kumar and Karthi after  '96 and Thambi (2019) respectively.

Theatrical
Meiyazhagan is scheduled to release worldwide on 27 September 2024.