South Indian film star Sivakarthikeyan is gearing up to commence the next major filming phase of his highly anticipated upcoming venture, Seyon. Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, the production has wrapped up all preparatory groundwork for an extensive on-location schedule. The actor will travel to Madurai to shoot continuously across various settings for an intensive stretch lasting approximately 25 to 30 days.
Extensive Third Phase in Madurai and Concurrent Commitments
This upcoming stint in Madurai marks the third official shooting schedule for Seyon. The production team has structured a tightly packed itinerary covering close to an entire month of continuous filming. Simultaneously, Sivakarthikeyan has been balancing commitments between multiple cinematic ventures. He is also actively filming an untitled feature helmed by director Ramkumar Balakrishnan, currently referred to by the working title SK27, which originally commenced its production earlier this year on September 25.
Cinematographer Replacement and Director Clarification on Reshoots
As preparations for the upcoming leg intensified, a key modification took place behind the lens. Cinematographer Vidu Ayyanna has taken over camera duties for the project. The film was initially being shot by cinematographer Vivek Vijaykumar, who ultimately had to step aside due to scheduling constraints. Following this transition, rumors began circulating regarding potential reshoots of previously recorded sequences, prompting director Sivakumar Murugesan to address the matter directly on social media platform X in response to an inquiry from a fan.
The filmmaker firmly dismissed any suggestions of reshooting existing footage, clarifying that the change was necessitated entirely by date overlapping since Vivek had already committed his dates to two other productions. Praising Vivek's skill, the director reaffirmed that the movie is shaping up exceptionally well. The incoming cinematographer, Vidu Ayyanna, shares an established working relationship with Sivakarthikeyan, having previously handled visual duties on the actor's feature film Maaveeran.
Production Timeline and Follow-Up to Recent Box Office Triumph
Looking back at the production schedule, the film's producers formally announced the wrap of the first filming block earlier this year on June 10. Seyon is being mounted jointly under the banners of Kamal Haasan's Raj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media, with actress Bhagyashri Borse featuring in the leading female role. This project marks a swift artistic reunion between Sivakarthikeyan and Raj Kamal Films International following the major commercial success and critical acclaim earned by their previous release, Amaran.
