3 (2012 film)

3
Production poster
Directed by	Aishwarya Dhanush
Produced by	Kasthuri Raja
Starring	Dhanush Shruti Haasan
Music by	Anirudh
Cinematography	Velraj
Editing by	Kola Bhaskar
Release date(s)	14 January 2012 (2012-01-14)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

3 (Tamil: மூன்று) is an upcoming Tamil film directed by Aishwarya Dhanush, who makes her directorial debut with the film. It stars her husband Dhanush in the lead role, along with Shruti Haasan.^[1] The film which is produced by Dhanush's father Kasthuri Raja, features music scored by newcomer Anirudh while the cinematography is handled by Velraj. The film is currently in its production stage and is expected to release in January 2012.^[2]

Cast

• Dhanush
• Shruti Haasan
• Siva Karthikeyan^[3]
• Sunder Ramu

Production

Aishwarya revealed that the script was written with Shruti Haasan in mind to play the female lead role but the actress was unavailable to do the film. Subsequently, Aishwarya signed on Amala Paul, after being impressed by her work in Mynaa.^[4][5] Despite expectations that G. V. Prakash Kumar would be signed on as music composer, musician Anirudh was given a chance to make a debut as a music composer for a feature film.^[6][7]

This film’s press meet was held at the Star City Hotel on August 5, 2011 in Chennai with the director, the cinematographer and the lead pair, Dhanush and Amala Paul, in attendance.^[8]

The film was originally meant to begin its first schedule in October 2011 but in a turn of events, Dhanush had free dates in August and September 2011. However Amala Paul was unavailable to start the film early and left the project, with Shruti Haasan joining the team after her Telugu film was delayed.^[9][10]

Soundtrack

3
Soundtrack album to 3 by Anirudh
Released	16 November 2011 (Single)
Recorded	2011
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Language	Tamil
Label	Sony Music
Producer	Anirudh

The soundtrack and background score is composed by "Anirudh" Lyrics::Dhanush

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Why this Kolaveri Di"	Dhanush	Dhanush	4.15

Sound Track

Why this Kolaveri Kolaveri di? -

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References

1. ^ "Aishwarya Dhanush to debut as director with '3' - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2005-08-31. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69474.html. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
2. ^ "Selvaraghavan Does It For Kamal - Dhanush - Andrea - Selvaraghavan - Erandaam Ulagam - Yuvan Shankar Raj - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 2011-03-31. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-11-05/dhanush-andrea-31-03-11.html. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
3. ^ "பெரிய திரைக்குத் தாவும் சிவகார்த்திகேயன் ! - Vikatan.com". Cinema.vikatan.com. http://cinema.vikatan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1461&catid=903&Itemid=63. Retrieved 2011-11-21. 
4. ^ "Shruti Haasan rejects Rajinikanth's film - Entertainment - DNA". Dnaindia.com. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shruti-haasan-rejects-rajinikanth-s-film_1572474. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
5. ^ "Aishwarya’s Choice Is Amala Paul And Gv Prakash - Aishwarya - Dhanush - Gv Prakash - Amala Paul - Irandam Ulagam - Selvaraghavan - - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-01/aishwarya-dhanush-03-08-11.html. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
6. ^ "G V Prakash in Dhanush-Aishwarya film? - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2005-08-31. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69307.html. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
7. ^ "Dhanush Invites a Newcomer | News - General". Top 10 Cinema. http://www.top10cinema.com/news/12205/dhanush-invites-a-newcomer. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
8. ^ "When Will Aishwarya Direct Rajini? - Aishwarya - Rajini - Dhanush - Moonu - Velraj - Amala Paul - - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-01/aishwarya-rajini-05-08-11.html. Retrieved 2011-08-05. 
9. ^ "My dates could not be reworked: Amala Paul". Sify. 2011-08-17. http://www.sify.com/movies/my-dates-could-not-be-reworked-amala-paul-news-tamil-lirlXUabejc.html. Retrieved 2011-11-21. 
10. ^ "Shruti Haasan replaces Amala Paul!". Sify.com. http://www.sify.com/movies/shruti-haasan-replaces-amala-paul-news-tamil-liroCIhbfef.html. Retrieved 2011-10-09.