Gautham Ram Karthik’s upcoming film “ROOT – Running Out of Time” has officially wrapped up shooting after a three-month-long schedule.Directed by debutant Sooriyaprathap S, known for his work as an associate director on Rajinikanth’s “Kochadaiiyaan,” this sci-fi crime thriller promises a gripping cinematic experience. The film also marks the Tamil debut of Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana, who has been praised for his strong contribution to the project.”ROOT” features Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead role of a police officer, bringing depth and power to the character.
Actress Bhavya Trikha plays the female lead, while veteran actor Y Gee Mahendran plays a pivotal role. Director Sooriyaprathap described the film as a passion project combining a thrilling crime storyline within a sci-fi backdrop, but grounded with emotionally resonant characters.
He commended Gautham’s commitment and fearless approach to challenging roles, highlighting the promising collaboration on this film.The production is led by Dhanishtan Fernando, Rajarajan Gananasambandam, Sanjai Shankar, and Shaik Mujeeb under the Verus Productions banner. The technical team includes Arjun Raja as the cinematographer, John Abraham as the editor, Vithushanan composing the music, Bhavna Govardan in production design, and Miracle Michael handling action choreography. With post-production underway, the makers remain tight-lipped on the release date, but are optimistic about delivering a fresh and edge-of-the-seat thriller to Tamil cinema audiences soon.