Rio Raj begins 'Maddy' shoot with grand launch; Sivakarthikeyan kicks off filming with first clap

Actor Rio Raj has officially started shooting for his new film, 'Maddy.' The film launched with a pooja ceremony in Chennai, marking a fresh beginning for the project. After receiving applause for his latest films, Rio Raj is now entering another interesting project. Newcomer Karthikeyan helms the film, and the team plans to wrap the shoot in a single schedule. It is expected to be both a romantic and comic entertainer that will cater to the youth.

Sivakarthikeyan starts 'Maddy' shoot with first clap

The shoot kick-off was commemorated with Sivakarthikeyan giving the first clap, the host of the evening, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Cibi Chakravarthy were also special guest directors. It was a moment of joy and excitement for the team when the shoot of the prestigious project commenced with claps, blessings, and wishes like this.

'Maddy' - Cast and Crew

'Maddy' has a talented cast, including Saniya Iyappan, RJ Vijay, Singampuli, and Aju Varghese, among others. The film's music is by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, who has an innovative style. Cinematography is by Pradeep E. Raghav. The cast and crew of the film are quite impressive, and it seems promising. The expectations are high.

Rio Raj's ascent and the 'Maddy' anticipation

Having become a popular face on television serials, Rio Raj made a transition to film. After the recent success of his film 'Aan Paavam Pollathathu,' he has been getting better chances. Before 'Maddy,' he completed shooting for 'Ram in Leela.' Now, with Maddy, he aims to take his career to the next level. The film team is confident about the project and hopes to deliver a complete entertainer. The announcement of the shoot by Sivakarthikeyan has raised expectations for this film.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”