Chennai Story

Chennai Story
Directed by	Philip John
Screenplay by	Philip John Nimmi Harasgama Keshava
Based on	The Arrangements of Love by Timeri N. Murari
Produced by	Sunitha Tati
Starring	Viveik Kalra Shruti Haasan
Production companies	Guru Films Ripple World Pictures
Country	India
Languages	English Tamil

Chennai Story is an upcoming Indian romantic comedy film directed by Philip John and produced by Guru Films, in the company of Ripple World Pictures. The film stars Viveik Kalra and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. It is an adaptation of Timeri N. Murari's best-selling 2004 novel The Arrangements of Love. The film follows Anu, a bisexual Tamil detective, who helps a Welsh-Tamil man find his estranged father.

In November 2021, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was announced to play in the lead role in Philip John's Arrangements of Love. However, Shruti replaced the actress.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]} Principal photography began in April 2024.^[8] The film was sold at the EFM by Metro International.^[9]

Cast

• Viveik Kalra
• Shruti Haasan

References

1. "Samantha Ruth Prabhu signs up to play a bisexual detective in 'Arrangements of Love', Lakshmi Manchu showers her with love". The Times of India. 28 November 2021. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
2. "Shruti Haasan replaces Samantha Ruth Prabhu as a bisexual detective in Chennai Story". Hindustan Times. 24 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
3. "Samantha Ruth Prabhu is the ultimate glam queen in Kunal Rawal's outfit". The Daily Guardian. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
4. "Samantha joins English feature film 'Arrangements of Love', to portray a bisexual detective". The Hindu. 26 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
5. "Samantha Ruth Prabhu Birthday: Latest and Upcoming Projects". indiaherald.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
6. Wiseman, Andreas (16 February 2023). "'Blinded By The Light' Star Viveik Kalra Joins Samantha Ruth Prabhu In Rom-Com 'Chennai Story' — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
7. "British Indian Actor Viveik Kalra to Star Opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Cross-cultural Rom-com 'Chennai Story'". American Kahani. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
8. "Shruti Haasan starts shooting for 'Chennai Story'". The New Indian Express. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
9. "Samantha Ruth Prabhu Rom-Com 'Chennai Story' Launched For Sales By Metro International — AFM". ca.movies.yahoo.com. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.

External links

• Chennai Story at IMDb