(This article is authored by Alar)

In a momentous achievement for Tamil cinema, Director Ram's magnum opus, 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai,' has secured an official selection in the highly esteemed Big Screen Competition category at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam. The festival is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 4, 2024, marking a significant recognition for the film even before its theatrical debut.

Suresh Kamatchi, the film's producer from V House Productions, expressed his profound emotions in a statement that is now making waves across social media. He conveyed his excitement about the acknowledgement of their work on an international platform, emphasizing the pride they feel in competing with a diverse array of global films for the prestigious Big Screen Award.

Kamatchi expressed hope that the media industry and cinema enthusiasts, known for their unwavering support of quality works, would extend their encouragement to 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai.' The announcement comes as a fitting conclusion to the year, and Kamatchi conveyed his gratitude to Director Ram for placing their production on the global stage, earning a special award nomination internationally for the first time.

Produced by Suresh Kamatchi of V House Productions, the film has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and also stars Soori. The cinematography of the film is handled by NK Ekhambaram, while Mathi S serves as the editor.  ‘Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai’, which translates to seven seas and seven hills, is rumored to be an epic love story between a fisherman and a woman.

The film marks Nivin Pauly’s third outing in Tamil after ‘Neram’ and ‘Richie’. Anjali plays his love interest, while Soori plays a key role. The earlierly released motion poster video has a slight theme of never-ending love while also combining suspense. The shooting of the project took place in Dhanushkodi and in Chennai.  Stunt Silva directed the stunt, Sandy Master did the choreography, and Umesh J. Kumar took care of production design/art.

Director Ram’s unparalleled creation #YezhuKadalYezhuMalai is officially selected at the International Film Festival Rotterdam under the Big Screen Competition category. @IFFR.#DirectorRAM @sooriofficial@yoursanjali @thisisysr @sureshkamatchi @VHouseProd_Offl@eka_dop pic.twitter.com/uDY1cGSF7O

— Rustic Roots (@askrusticroots) December 18, 2023

Director Ram’s upcoming movie #YezhuKadalYezhuMalai is officially selected at the esteemed International Film Festival Rotterdam under the Big Screen Competition category. The World Premiere is @IFFR ❤️#NivinPauly pic.twitter.com/ynUx6rO4A5

— 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮_𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 (@ihsanivin_07) December 18, 2023

உலக அரங்கில் ஒரு படம் திரையிடப்படுவது அதற்கான அங்கீகாரத்தை உலகம் முழுக்க நிலைநிறுத்தும். அப்படியொரு பெருமைமிகு நிகழ்வை ஏற்படுத்தி தந்திருக்கிறது #ஏழுகடல்ஏழுமலை. உண்மையாகவே பெருமையான தருணம். ஏற்படுத்தித் தந்த இயக்குநர் ராமிற்கும்...அனைத்து நடிகர்கள் தொழில் நுட்பக் கலைஞர்கள்...… pic.twitter.com/7aziR3dsbx

— sureshkamatchi (@sureshkamatchi) December 18, 2023