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Mohanlal and Jackie Chan unite for Indo-Japanese project "Nairsan"
Mohanlal, one of India's greatest actors of all time, is joining hands
with martial arts superstar Jackie Chan in the Indo-Japanese period
cinema "Nairsan". The movie tells the story of freedom fighter Nairsan
(Mohanlal) who fought against British colonialism in Japan. Jackie Chan
will be seen fighting along side Nairsan in his war against
colonialism.
Director Albert who made the critically acclaimed Indian cinema "Kanne
Madanguka" will handle the story and direction. Actor Mohanlal is said
to be very much thrilled about his character.
Nairsan, whose real name is Ayyappan Pilla Madhavan Nair, was born to a
tamil Brahmin father and malayalee mother. He was born and bought up in
Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Even during school days, Nairsan and his
friends fought against the British rule in India. Later he was forced
to leave to Japan via Sri Lanka and continued the fight against British
rule from there.
"My parents have actually met Nairsan in person. He used to live in
Poojappura which is near my home", said a thrilled Mohanlal.
The movie will cover Nairsan's entire Japanese episode and will feature
his sincere attempts to overthrow the British government. The entire
screenplay in English is ready. Works on Japanese translation is
progressing fast.
Mohanlal has alloted a total of 125 days for the movie. Nairsan will
have a world-wide release. In Asia the movie will be in Japanese while
it will be dubbed in English for other parts of the world. Jackie Chan
will join for a 15 day shoot starting September 1st.
The action sequences featuring Jackie Chan and Mohanlal will be shot at
the Mongolian desert in the Russia-China border. The stunt choreography
is by Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Director Albert, who is leaving for Japan
next week, will meet JC Stunt team to discuss about the rehearsals and
other preparations needed for the fight scene.
The movie, which will be conceived in a historical fiction format,
will feature two Japanese and one Mongolian song. A R Rahman, one of
India's greatest composers of all time, will be handling the music
department. Though a period drama, the movie will be made keeping
the commercial aspects in mind. Production cost is estimated to cross
INR 60 crores ($15 million).
Director Albert Speaks:
How did Jackie Chan become part of the project?
I contacted Jackie Chan's office in Japan. They asked me to mail the
basic concept of the story. What really attracted me to the story was
the struggle the Asians under-went, in their attempt to get freed from
British colonial rule.
Did you meet Jackie Chan in person?
Yes I did. And he thanked me for making him part of such an ambitious
project. Jackie's role will be that of a saviour who helps Nairsan
during the fight in the Mongolian desert.
Mohanlal, one of India's greatest actors of all time, is joining hands
with martial arts superstar Jackie Chan in the Indo-Japanese period
cinema "Nairsan". The movie tells the story of freedom fighter Nairsan
(Mohanlal) who fought against British colonialism in Japan. Jackie Chan
will be seen fighting along side Nairsan in his war against
colonialism.
Director Albert who made the critically acclaimed Indian cinema "Kanne
Madanguka" will handle the story and direction. Actor Mohanlal is said
to be very much thrilled about his character.
Nairsan, whose real name is Ayyappan Pilla Madhavan Nair, was born to a
tamil Brahmin father and malayalee mother. He was born and bought up in
Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Even during school days, Nairsan and his
friends fought against the British rule in India. Later he was forced
to leave to Japan via Sri Lanka and continued the fight against British
rule from there.
"My parents have actually met Nairsan in person. He used to live in
Poojappura which is near my home", said a thrilled Mohanlal.
The movie will cover Nairsan's entire Japanese episode and will feature
his sincere attempts to overthrow the British government. The entire
screenplay in English is ready. Works on Japanese translation is
progressing fast.
Mohanlal has alloted a total of 125 days for the movie. Nairsan will
have a world-wide release. In Asia the movie will be in Japanese while
it will be dubbed in English for other parts of the world. Jackie Chan
will join for a 15 day shoot starting September 1st.
The action sequences featuring Jackie Chan and Mohanlal will be shot at
the Mongolian desert in the Russia-China border. The stunt choreography
is by Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Director Albert, who is leaving for Japan
next week, will meet JC Stunt team to discuss about the rehearsals and
other preparations needed for the fight scene.
The movie, which will be conceived in a historical fiction format,
will feature two Japanese and one Mongolian song. A R Rahman, one of
India's greatest composers of all time, will be handling the music
department. Though a period drama, the movie will be made keeping
the commercial aspects in mind. Production cost is estimated to cross
INR 60 crores ($15 million).
Director Albert Speaks:
How did Jackie Chan become part of the project?
I contacted Jackie Chan's office in Japan. They asked me to mail the
basic concept of the story. What really attracted me to the story was
the struggle the Asians under-went, in their attempt to get freed from
British colonial rule.
Did you meet Jackie Chan in person?
Yes I did. And he thanked me for making him part of such an ambitious
project. Jackie's role will be that of a saviour who helps Nairsan
during the fight in the Mongolian desert.