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Ashok Selvan’s ‘Anbil Avan’ to release in September
Ashok Selvan's 23rd film has been titled 'Anbil Avan', with a teaser released showing him and Preity Mukhundhan as a newly married couple. The romantic entertainer, blending action and romance, is directed…
The Story in Brief
Ashok Selvan's 23rd film has been titled 'Anbil Avan', with a teaser released showing him and Preity Mukhundhan as a newly married couple. The romantic entertainer, blending action and romance, is directed by debutant R Kaarthikeyan and co-written by the actor with Vignesh Raja and the director. Govind Vasantha composes the music. The film is scheduled for a September theatrical release.
Speaking at the teaser launch, Ashok Selvan explained his 2.5-year gap since 'Blue Star'. He told News 18 he did not want to push himself into a film just to stay visible. 'I don't believe I have to mark my attendance every Friday. A good story takes time,' he said, adding that audience trust in his script choices gives him confidence that 'Anbil Avan' will satisfy them.
The Indian Opinion
Ashok Selvan's refusal to 'mark attendance' every Friday is a rare stance in an industry that often rewards constant visibility. While his selective approach builds trust, it also risks fading from public memory. The real test: will 'Anbil Avan', co-written by the actor himself, deliver the box-office and critical success that validates his patience, or will the long gap hurt its momentum? That September release will settle the question.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, onlykollywood.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
