RJ Balaji is set to star in the upcoming film Sorgavaasal, directed by debutant Sidharth Vishwanath. The first look of the film was released by renowned filmmaker Pa Ranjith on Saturday, showcasing Balaji's mug shot as he appears distressed, standing before a flight of stairs in a dilapidated prison.
According to the poster, the narrative is expected to unfold in Chennai in 1999. In the initial announcement of Sorgavaasal, Netflix, which has acquired the post-theatrical rights for the film, teased the storyline, stating, "No door can stop this jailbreak. RJ Balaji will break down heaven's doors to come to you." This suggests that Balaji will portray a criminal attempting to escape prison. However, the complete plot details remain under wraps.
The film's screenplay is co-written by Thamizh Praba, Ashwin Ravichandran, and director Sidharth Vishwanath, who previously worked as an assistant to Pa Ranjith. The production team has not yet disclosed additional cast members or a tentative release date.
On the technical side, Sorgavaasal features music composed by Christo Xavier, cinematography by Prince Anderson, editing by Selva RK, and art direction by S Jayachandran. The film is produced by Think Studios in collaboration with Swipe Right Studio.
RJ Balaji, last seen in director Gokul's Singapore Saloon, is also busy preparing for his upcoming directorial project with Suriya, tentatively titled Suriya 45. This action-adventure film, backed by Dream Warrior Pictures, will feature music by the acclaimed AR Rahman.
