ZEE5 Presents Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Directorial “Paper Rocket” Series Trailer Launch

Paper Rocket, a feel-good series of heart-warming tale, directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi and produced by Sreenidhi Sagar of Rise East Production is premiering on ZEE5 from 29th July. The series revolves around the concept of living the moment and finding happiness within. It features Kalidas Jayaram & Tanya Ravichandran in the lead roles.  Due to the grand success of songs, the expectations had gradually spiked up for the release of Paper Rocket. With a week left for the premiere of this series, the trailer launch happened on July 21, 2022 in Chennai with the presence of eminent personalities from the industry alongside the cast and crew-members.

Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi said, “Paper Rocket is special and close to my heart. It has endowed me an enjoyable working experience. With the biggest names in the industry involved in the team, it has helped Paper Rocket find a phenomenal reach. Very often, Thriller genre based series remains the favourite pick of OTT platforms. I am happy that ZEE5 has shown interest on this series. I thank everyone from the ZEE5 team for making this happen. I must admit that Sreenidhi Sagar is the best producer I have worked till the date. The actors have elevated the show with their phenomenal performances. On the other hand, the technicians have beautified it with their best contributions. In particular, Sound Design has played a pivotal part in Paper Rocket. I thank Tapas Nayak sir for his wonderful work. I assure that Paper Rocket will be a good experience for the audiences.”
 
Actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Firstly, I would like to thank ZEE5. I am confident that Paper Rocket will achieve a huge success. I congratulate the entire team for the wonderful work. Despite facing many challenges in her personal space, Kiruthiga completed the entire series without any issues. I am in awe of her hard work and dedication towards this series.” He added a joking statement, “She is so obsessed with this project that she didn’t mind to pull out a fight over my decision to a release a movie in theaters for the same weekend. Although she knows OTT and theatrical releases are different, she wants to draw the attention of theater visitors as well.”

Actor Silambarasan TR said, “Firstly, I would like to thank Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin sir and Udhayanidhi anna for being great support when my father’s health was ill. Udhayanidhi is so easily accessible, and he never misses extending his help to everyone, who approaches him. It’s not just about helping during the need of medical emergency, but he makes sure to enquiring about the condition very often, which is something beyond the regular humanitarian grounds. I and Kiruthiga madam were supposed to work together on a movie. According to me, there’s no such classification in the movie industry as men and women filmmakers, but I doubted if she is happy and enjoying her profession as a filmmaker. However, I am glad and surprised to see her insatiable passion and earnest hard work, which is evident in this output. This series is awesome, and I wish everyone on the team a grand success.”

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India“After the success of the movie Veetla Vishesham, we are happy to add another gem  – ‘Paper Rocket’ to our content library within the month of July. With great music, the series is a heart-warming tale that encapsulates the ups and downs of life. At ZEE5, our aim is to expand the entertainment canvas by providing the audience with content in a wide variety of genres. We are sure that Paper Rocket is another series that audience will love.”    

Siju Prabhakaran, ZEE5, said, “The series on ZEE5 are consistently garnering a decorous response. This series, directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, speaks about realizing what life is all about. It’s a show about a journey. I am happy that it has come out very well. I request press-media, audiences to watch this series and extend their support.”

Kaushik, ZEE5 said, “This series will appeal to the interest of everyone in both emotional and narrative aspects. I am confident that everyone will like this series.”

Producer Pentela Sagar said, “I thank my technical crew of this movie for their earnest dedication to this project. As a producer, I am completely satisfied and happy with the way, Paper Rocket has shaped up. Both the actors and technicians are the main reason behind making this series achieve the fabulous output. I request everyone to watch this series and support it.”

Director Mysskin said, “There’s a whole lot of experience imbibed to this series. These days, many have started following the trend of placing good scenes alone in the trailer, which stops the audiences from watching the whole show. In contrast, Kiruthiga has done a neat job with this trailer. She is talented, and I have seen her many times. The show has shaped up very well. It would be nice if everyone starts making movies and shows that have simple, neat, and clear-cut narration, instead of going with a complex structure and confusing the audiences. The show looks amazing, and I wish the entire team grand success.”
 
Director Mari Selvaraj said, “Kiruthiga has a different perception about the films, and her way of approaching the stories is different. I feel envious watching this beautiful trailer. I am sure that the actors, who have been a part of this show would have earned a new experience. Web series always gives more scope for the actors, and I am confident that the proficiency of many actors in this series will be unveiled soon. I am a huge fan of the ZEE5 Original series ‘Vilangu’. I wish this crew to make a great impact with this series like Vilangu.”

Actor-Music Director Vijay Antony said, “Kiruthiga is a talented filmmaker, and this trailer strongly reaffirms it. I wish her to flourish as a successful filmmaker. My heartiest wishes to the entire team for great success.”  

Actor Kalidas Jayaram said, “I thank Kamal Hassan sir for revealing the trailer of Paper Rocket. I am overjoyed listening to his heartiest appreciation. I enjoyed myself a lot while acting in this series. Everyone should watch this series, as it will instill a feel-good experience in all.”

Actress Tanya Ravichandran said, “I felt really happy while working in this series. It was more like taking a meaningful and valuable trip. I thank everyone in the team for making my experience so good and elated.”

Director Balaji Tharaneetharan said, “I knew the story of Paper Rocket before it got materialized. It’s a feel-good story. It’s a great t to see that Kiruthiga has made the series exactly as in the script.  The series has lots of amusing moments, and I request audience not to miss it.”

Actor Mirchi Shiva said, “While making a web series isn’t an easy task, Kiruthiga has excelled by creating a wonderful piece of work. I wish great success to the actors and technicians, who have been a part of this series.”

Editor Lawrence Kishore said, “Paper Rocket was beautiful and amazing as a script itself. The show has very good characterizations and a heart-warming emotion as the centrepiece. I request everyone to watch and show their support.”  

Music director Simon K King, “Usually, I am approached to deliver music for thriller movies, and it was a new experience with Paper Rocket, as it deals with beauty and essence of life. I am happy with the final output of this series. I thank everyone for their support.”

Music director Dharan Kumar said, “Music plays a pivotal role in this series. I am very glad to be a part of this show. I thank lyricist Vivek for his heart-warming lyrics.”
 
Cinematographer Richard M Nathan said, “Since the show is about the journey, we enjoyed the complete process of shooting it. I feel that audiences will feel and experience the same happiness while watching this series.”

Art Director Sakthi Venkatraj said, “I got a lot of experiences based on a philosophy of life while working in this series. I got to know about the value and importance of money. This is going to be a special and unique series that will impress audiences from all walks of life.”

Music Director Ved Shankar said, “I have composed a couple of songs in this series. I am happy with the way, this show has come up, and I am excited to tell you that it will be liked by universal crowds. I request you all to watch this series and show your support.”

 Actor Kaali Venkat said, “Although I appear for only one episode in this series, It was a satisfying experience for me as that particular episode had lots of emotional and philosophical approaches. I am glad to be a part of this journey-based show and it has endowed me with a good new experience.”

 Actor Karunakaran said, “I am happy to be a part of a series, which has a new-fangled story. This 7-episode series will depict the beauty and joy of life, and it’s about the lives of 6 characters. I had a great experience working in this series.”

Actress Gouri Kishen said, “As an actor, I desperately wanted to do a web series. When I was narrated about the character I am going to play, I was happy, and it became something, so close to my heart. I thank Kiruthiga mam for giving more importance to the female characters in this series. Paper Rocket will offer a delightful experience to all the audiences.”

Actress Poornima Bhagyaraj said, “I had a long-run desire of acting in a web series and acting for a women filmmaker. Both these dreams have come true through this series. Kiruthiga has done a fantabulous job as a filmmaker. She had perfect clarity of what she wanted to shoot. A lot of big names in the industry are a part of this show’s technical crew. This series is going to be a sure-footed winner, and there’s no doubt about it.

Actor Chinni Jayanth said, “In my 38 years of the acting profession, this is the first time I am getting an opportunity to act in a series. Initially, when I was approached to play an important role in this series, I was asked if I am proficient in swimming, and my answer was ‘No’. However, most of my sequences were shot in the sea. It was a great experience to share the screen with Kalidas. I have acted with his father Jayaram and now I am elated to be working with him. This show will offer a unique and different experience for the audiences.”

Paper Rocket, premiering on ZEE5 from 29th July onwards has an ensemble star cast of Kalidas Jayaram, Tanya Ravichandran, Renuka, Karunakaran, Nirmal Palazhi, Gouri G. Kishan, Dheeraj, Chinni Jayanth, Kaali Venkat, Poornima Bhagyaraj, G.M.Kumar, Nagineedu. V, Abhishek Shankar, Priyadharshini Rajkumar, Sujatha, and many others.

Technical Crew:

Producer: Sreenidhi Sagar    Production House: Rise East Productions     Director: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Screenplay: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi    Writer: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi    Music: Simon K King, Ved Shankar, Dharan Kumar    Creator: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi      Editor: Lawrence Kishore    Cinematographer: Richard M Nathan & Gavemic U Ary