Malayalam rapper Vedan to make Tamil debut in Vijay Milton’s upcoming movie

Malayalam rapper and songwriter Hirandas Murali, popularly generally known as Vedan, is ready to make his Tamil cinema debut in director Vijay Milton’s upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual, tentatively titled Manufacturing No. 5. The movie, produced by Tough Word Manufacturing, options Telugu actor Raj Tarun within the lead, marking his first musical look in Tamil cinema.

Vedan, recognized for his politically charged and socially acutely aware music, rose to prominence together with his debut monitor Voice of the Unvoiced in 2020. His work typically addresses problems with caste, class, and marginalisation, and he has develop into a notable voice in Malayalam unbiased music. In 2024, his tune Kuthanthram from Manjummel Boys introduced him mainstream recognition, accumulating over 50 million streams.

Following his success in Malayalam cinema with contributions to movies like Kondal, Checkmate, and Narivetta, Vedan’s Tamil debut marks a big milestone in his profession.

The yet-untitled movie, presently in its dubbing stage, stars Raj Tarun alongside Ammu Abhirami, Bharath, Sunil, and Aari Arjunan. Directed by Vijay Milton, recognized for Goli Soda, the undertaking additionally consists of Kishore DS, Paal Dabba, Vijetha, and Prasanna Balachandran in key roles.

Vedan’s current accolades embody receiving the primary Priyadarshini Award for his contributions to music and tradition.

The title for the movie is anticipated to be revealed later this week.