GV Prakash Kumar has officially joined Vijay Sethupathi and director Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s upcoming film ‘Pocket Novel’ as its music composer, replacing legendary musician Ilaiyaraaja, who was initially associated with the project. The makers confirmed the development through a special announcement video, putting an end to speculation surrounding the change. The film marks the reunion of Vijay Sethupathi and Thiagarajan Kumararaja after their critically acclaimed collaboration ‘Super Deluxe’.

GV Prakash replaces Ilaiyaraaja as music composer for ‘Pocket Novel’

The possibility of GV Prakash coming on board had been doing the rounds for some time, but there was no official confirmation from the team until now. The makers shared a video featuring GV Prakash dancing to a song, accompanied by the message, “Not a rumour anymore, it’s official.”This project also marks GV Prakash’s first collaboration with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as a music composer. His inclusion has sparked curiosity among fans, particularly given the director’s distinctive storytelling style and the musical expectations surrounding the film.Official announcement video shared by the makers of ‘Pocket Novel’ and GV Prakash’s announcement post on X.

‘Pocket Novel’ cast, shooting and release details

Apart from Vijay Sethupathi, ‘Pocket Novel’ features Malavika Mohanan, Kishore and Kannada actor Raj B Shetty in important roles. The film’s shooting has been wrapped up, and the team is currently working on post-production.The makers recently offered another glimpse into the film’s progress by sharing a video of Vijay Sethupathi beginning his dubbing work. The project is expected to release in four languages, including Tamil and Kannada, making it a multilingual release.

GV Prakash’s entry raises expectations around ‘Pocket Novel’ music

With GV Prakash now officially handling the film’s music, attention has shifted to its soundtrack and upcoming song releases. His maiden collaboration with Thiagarajan Kumararaja is an interesting addition to the project, especially as audiences await the musical world the filmmaker has envisioned for the story.The makers have not yet announced the audio launch plans or the film’s theatrical release date. However, GV Prakash’s announcement has fuelled anticipation among fans, with many now looking forward to the first single from ‘Pocket Novel’.