Gemini Films procures Mani Ratnam's Kadal for a record price

Mani Ratnam's much-talked Kadal has been in the news for one or the other reasons from the day it hit the floors. The latest to hear about the film is that Gemini Films has procured the theatrical rights of the upcoming Tamil movie for a record price.

If reports are to be believed, Gemini Films has acquired the rights for mammoth Rs 25 crore on a first copy basis. As the bosses of distribution felt that the film would generate the revenue, they decided to pay the whopping amount for the rights, adds a report.

Kadal features actor Karthik's son Gautham and hot and happening Samantha. Arjun Sarja, Arvind Swamy and Lakshmi Manchu are also playing important roles in the forthcoming Tamil movie. Mani Ratnam's trusted men AR Rahman and Rajeev Menon are handling the music and cinematography department, respectively.