Verus Productions has announced the successful completion of the first shooting schedule for its upcoming sci-fi crime thriller ROOT – Running Out of Time.Directed by Sooriyaprathap S, the film stars Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead, alongside Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana, making his Tamil cinema debut. The initial schedule in Chennai featured key sequences between the two leads, setting the tone for the high-stakes thriller that blends emotional drama with a ticking-clock sci-fi premise.
Actress Bhavya Trikha plays the female lead, while veteran actor Y. Gee. Mahendran joins the cast in a crucial role.
Produced by Dhanishtan Fernando, Rajarajan Gananasambandam, Sanjai Shankar, and Shaik Mujeeb, the project promises an intense mix of suspense, action, and emotional storytelling.
“Completing the first schedule has been an invigorating experience,” said director Sooriyaprathap S. “The energy between Gautham and Aparshakti on screen is electric, and the Chennai backdrop has added a unique texture to the film.”
The technical team includes cinematographer Arjun Raja, editor John Abraham, music composer Vithushanan, and action choreographer Miracle Michael. The film is set to continue production in the coming months, aiming to bring a fresh edge to Tamil genre cinema.