Abbas Set To Return To Tamil Cinema After 12 Years With GV Prakash's Happy Raj

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Abbas who is known for films such as Padayappa and Kandukondain Kandukondain is all set to make his big Tamil film comeback with GV Prakash's next film. The makers took to social media to announce that this project has been titled Happy Raj, and it will see GV Prakash in the lead role. With it, three posters of the film were also shared.

GV Prakash, Abbas's Film Titled Happy Raj

Directed by debut director Maria Raja Elanchezian, the film marks Abbas' return to Tamil film industry after 12 years. Sri Gouri Priya of Lover fame plays the female lead. Other cast members include George Mariyam, Prarthna, Adhirchi Arun, Madurai Muthu and Sofa Boy Rasool.

Explaining the reason for naming the film Happy Raj, director Maria Elanchezian said in a statement, “It emerges from a simple yet profound ambition, to create a high-spirited celebration of joy in cinema. We have witnessed audiences erupt with energy for adrenaline-filled, mass entertainers. But in today’s world, one overwhelmed by social media, unfiltered negativity, and the tragic rise of real-life despair, I felt an earnest need to craft a film that stands as an antidote to the gloom. In fact, you may hear the word ‘Happy’ echoed throughout the film more than a hundred times, not as mere repetition, but as a rhythmic mantra of optimism," he added.The director, has previously worked as an assistant to Pradeep Ranganathan.

Produced by Jayavardhanan and co-produced by Jaikanth Suresh, the fun film will have music by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography by Madhan Christopher, editing by Selva RK and art by Kumar Gangappan.Apart from Happy Raj, GV Prakash will also be seen in Mental Manadhil, directed by Selvaraghavan which also has him composing music. Further, he will be seen in Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions which has Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi and Telugu actor Sunil in pivotal roles.