Dhanush as Isa: A glimpse into the rebel leader’s world

The trailer reveals the story of pre-independence India, depicting the era when the British dominated. Dhanush plays the role of Isa, a character who is considered a criminal, a dacoit. Isa emerges as a local rebel leader who strongly opposes the colonization of his village. A revealing dialogue hints at the complexities of his character, showing that his conduct is dependent on the actions of others. The narrative centers around a treasured property within the village of Isa, which is vigilantly guarded by the locals, but the British want to plunder it.

the film

Apart from Dhanush’s character, the supporting roles are also glimpsed in the trailer. The characters of Shiv, Priyanka, Sandeep and Vinoth are shown. The trailer gives enough information without giving away too much. The script of the film was written in 2018, but it was in 2020 that Dhanush said yes to this project. The film is set in the 1930s and its title is inspired by Tom Hanks’s Saving Private Ryan (1998).

the shoot

Captain Miller went through extensive pre-production before going on floors in 2022. Shooting was done in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and other places. The film team also ran into controversy when it was rumored that they shot in the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve without adequate permission. A petition was filed by the residents of Tenkasi against the team that detonated the explosives. Filming was eventually completed by November 2023.

Captain Miller’s star-studded supporting cast

Apart from Dhanush’s compelling character, the trailer also provides a glimpse of the supporting roles played by Shiv Rajkumar, Priyanka Mohan, Sandeep Kishan and Vinoth Kishan. The trailer skillfully strikes a balance in revealing enough information to keep the audience intrigued without revealing too much.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Captain Miller

Explore the behind-the-scenes journey of “Captain Miller” from its script inception in 2018 to Dhanush’s agreement to take over the project in 2020. Set in the 1930s, the film takes inspiration from Tom Hanks’ “Saving Private Ryan.” nineteen ninety eight). Music by GV Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Siddharth Nuni. Edited by Nagooran Ramachandran, the film promises a captivating audio-visual experience.