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Ajith Kumar’s ‘Daredevil’ launched in Chennai with pooja ceremony
The Story in Brief
Ajith Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Daredevil’, directed by Adhik Ravichandran, was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony in Chennai on Monday, 2 November 2026. Producer Shalini Ajith Kumar, director Adhik, and cast members including Sreeleela, Unni Mukundan, Sunil, Prabhu, Redin Kingsley and Parthiban attended. Music composer Anirudh Ravichander was also present. Parthiban, reuniting with Ajith after nearly 27 years, posted on X: ‘Amazing Kushi to share the screen with the great AK.’
The film is produced by Shalini under Brave Hearts Production, marking her debut as a producer. Anirudh is scoring the music, with cinematography by Abhinandhan Ramanujam and editing by Vijay Velukutty. Adhik’s prior collaboration with Ajith, ‘Good Bad Ugly’, was released in 2025 and grossed ₹248.25 crore worldwide. A major portion of ‘Daredevil’ is expected to be shot in Hyderabad, with some schedules possibly at international locations.
Update, 2 November 2026: Hindustan Times on Monday (2 November) confirmed that Ajith did not attend the pooja ceremony, and reported that Unni Mukundan’s role was initially written for Mohanlal. All three outlets confirm the same cast, crew and production details. A major portion of filming is expected in Hyderabad.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three outlets provide neutral, wire-style coverage of the pooja ceremony and cast announcements. Cinéma Express focused on Parthiban’s social media post and the full technical crew, including stunt and dance choreographers. Times of India led with the pooja and cast attendance, adding a reader poll. Hindustan Times added that Ajith did not attend the ceremony and reported Unni Mukundan’s role was initially penned for Mohanlal. No source challenges another’s facts, the differences are in detail selection. The next concrete item is the Hyderabad shooting schedule, which all three note.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): cinemaexpress.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), hindustantimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
