The excitement is building as the highly anticipated pan-Indian film ‘Jigarthanda Double X,’ directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Stonebench Films, is all set to hit theaters worldwide this Diwali. With just a month left until the big release, the film’s first single launch and press meet took place at Satyam Cinemas in Chennai, offering a sneak peek into the much-awaited cinematic experience.The event saw the release of the film’s first song, ‘Maamadura,’ online, with the esteemed presence of music composer-turned-actor G V Prakash Kumar, alongside notable figures like SJ Suryah, Raghava Lawrence, producer Karthikeyan Santhanam, and music director Santhosh Narayanan, among others.
Producer Karthikeyan Santhanam of Stonebench Films expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to showcase ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ and emphasized the significant investment made in crafting this film. He thanked the entire crew, including Raghava Lawrence, SJ Suryah, Karthik Subbaraj, and others, and urged the audience to watch the movie in theaters and support their efforts.
Music composer Santhosh Narayanan, known for his unique compositions, spoke of the exceptional quality of the film’s music and urged everyone to experience the movie in theaters. He praised Karthik Subbaraj’s vision and revealed the special place the film holds in his list of favorite projects, expressing confidence in its success.
Actor and director SJ Suryah expressed his excitement about presenting ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ to the press and media, highlighting the film’s universal appeal. He praised Karthik Subbaraj’s ability to generate anticipation and acknowledged the exceptional performances of both SJ Suryah and Raghava Lawrence in the movie.
Raghava Lawrence, while expressing his gratitude to the journalists and fans, shared the story of how he missed the opportunity to act in the original ‘Jigarthanda’ due to prior commitments. He considered ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ as a god-given chance to make amends. He also paid tribute to his mentors, including Karthik Subbaraj, whom he now considers a guru, and praised the film’s collaborative and supportive team.
Director Karthik Subbaraj, who has a history of delivering unique and successful films, expressed his happiness at being a part of this project. He shared his hopes for ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ to be a blockbuster like ‘Petta’ and thanked everyone involved in the film. He encouraged the audience to discuss and appreciate the film’s story while thanking the journalists for their support.