Chennai, September 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Director Manoj NS’s upcoming Tamil film Moonwalk, starring Prabhudeva in the lead, is set to hit theatres during Deepavali this year, the makers announced on Wednesday.
The film has generated considerable interest among audiences as it marks Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman’s acting debut. Rahman, who has also composed the film’s music, is said to make a fun cameo appearance.
Announcing the Deepavali release, Behindwoods Productions said Moonwalk aims to offer audiences a festive cinematic experience filled with comedy, music, dance and family entertainment.
The film features an ensemble cast including Yogi Babu, Aju Varghese, Arjun Ashokan, Satz, Nishma, Sushmitha, Redin Kingsley, Mottai Rajendran, Lollu Sabha Swaminathan, Dr Santhosh Jacob, Deepa Shankar and Ramkumar Natarajan, among others.
Another highlight is Yogi Babu’s reported appearance in 16 different roles. The film is expected to blend comedy, music and dance into a colourful celebration designed for family audiences.
Director Manoj NS, who is also the CEO of Behindwoods, said the film was conceived around the spirit of Deepavali and the idea of bringing families together through happiness, laughter, music and dance.
Three songs from the film — Yethu, Tinga and Macarena — have already been released and have received a positive response from audiences worldwide. The fourth track, Mayile, featuring A.R. Rahman and Prabhudeva, is scheduled to be released soon.
The technical team includes cinematographer Anoop V. Shylaja, choreographers Sekhar VJ and Piyush Shazia, production designer Shanoo, and costume designers Divya George and Swetha Raju.
Produced by Manoj NS, Divya Manoj and Praveen Elak under the Behindwoods Productions banner, Moonwalk will release simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Romeo Pictures has acquired its worldwide distribution rights, while Lahari has secured the music rights.
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