Jawan: Action Directors Behind Mad Max Fury Road, Avengers, Fast & Furious Come Together For Shah Rukh Khan Film
Prevue of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ raised the expectations from the film, and to make sure the action sequences are a visual spectacle, the makers brought onboard six action directors.
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ is one of the most anticipated films of the year, and the superstar’s fans are waiting eagerly for the film. The film’s action-packed prevue raised the expectations from the film, and to make sure the action sequences are a visual spectacle, the makers brought on board six action directors from across the world - Spiro Razatos, Yannick Ben, Craig Macrae, Kecha Khamphakdee, Sunil Rodrigues, and Anal Arasu. The film is the first of its kind film in Indian cinema to have six different action directors.
According to a source close to the project, "Jawan's action has been choreographed by 6 of the biggest action directors, Spiro Razatos, Yannick Ben, Craig Macrae, Kecha Khamphakdee, Sunil Rodrigues and Anal Arasu. They have choreographed the action for some of the best films globally. Jawan incorporates a wide range of action formats, encompassing hand-to-hand combat, exhilarating bike sequences, heart-pounding truck and car chases, and more. These meticulously designed action sequences are integral to the film's narrative, adding depth and realism to the cinematic experience. With the combined talents of these six exceptional action directors, Jawan is poised to be out an out-action entertainer.”
Spiro Razatos is known for his work in Hollywood cinema, such as 'The Fast and the Furious', 'Captain America',' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and more, bringing his mastery of high-octane action to the film.
Yannick Ben, recognised as a seasoned Parkour tutor, has choreographed action for films across Hollywood, as well as Telugu and Hindi movies. Known for 'Transporter 3', 'Dunkirk,' and 'Inception,' along with popular Telugu and Hindi movies such as 'Raees' and 'Tiger Zinda Hai', 'Attarintiki,' 'Daredi', 'Nenokkadine' and more. His diverse skill set adds a unique dimension to the film's action sequences.
Craig Macrae is known for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', lends his expertise to 'Jawan'.
Kecha Khamphakdee is an English stunt director who has done prominent work in Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, English, and Telugu film Industries. Known for his action in blockbusters like, 'Thuppakki', 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' and 'Baaghi 2'.
Sunil Rodrigues specialises in the creation, technical design, direction, and production of action sequences. He is known for directing some marvelous action sequences in superhits like, 'Shershaah', 'Sooryavanshi' and 'Pathaan'.
Anal Arasu is an Indian fight master/action choreographer who works in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi film industries. He is popularly known for directing action in 'Sultan', 'Kaththi' and 'Kick'.
The film, directed by Atlee, also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, and Deepika Padukone in a guest appearance.
The film will release worldwide in theatres on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
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